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Operation Desert Storm: Apache Helicopter Fratricide Incident

OSI-93-4 Published: Jun 30, 1993. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO investigated the February 17, 1991, friendly fire incident during the Persian Gulf War, focusing on: (1) events and factors that contributed to the incident; (2) the Army's investigation of the incident and the Apaches' performance; and (3) whether the Army improperly released information identifying the gunner.

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AccidentsAir warfareAirborne operationsArmy personnelFratricideHelicoptersInformation disclosureMilitary aircraftMilitary operationsMissilesWeapons systemsIraq War (1991)