The two US infantry battalions named Task Force Rakkasan would be airlifted in along the eastern valley perimeter to block the enemy from escaping through the mountain passes into Pakistan. They’d be supported by eight Apache helicopters. Since 1975, the AH-64 Apache has been called the world’s deadliest attack helicopter. Its speed and maneuverability plus sophisticated sensors and targeting systems deliver pinpoint accuracy from the 30mm chain gun, Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rockets against ground troops and armored vehicles.
