What is gwot army

Overview

The Global War on Terror (GWOT) was a broad military and political campaign launched by the United States government following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. President George W. Bush declared the campaign, which became a defining feature of American foreign and military policy for over a decade.

Origins and Declaration

Following the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. military launched Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan to eliminate Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban regime from power. This operation marked the beginning of GWOT, a campaign that expanded to multiple theaters of military engagement across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Major Operations

Key military operations under GWOT included:

• Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan (2001-2014)
• Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq (2003-2011)
• Military operations and training missions in Yemen, Philippines, Somalia, and Pakistan
• Counterterrorism operations in Syria and other regions

Military Structure

GWOT operations involved coordination between military branches, intelligence agencies, and international partners. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) served as the primary military command overseeing operations. NATO and numerous allied nations contributed troops and support to various GWOT operations.

Conclusion of GWOT

The formal designation of GWOT was discontinued around 2013 under the Obama administration, replaced by more specific counterterrorism strategies. However, military operations targeting terrorist organizations continue under different operational names and frameworks today.