Operation Jaguar (Oman)

Operation Jaguar
Part of Dhofar Rebellion
DateOctober 1971
LocationOman
Result British/Omani victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom SAS G Squadron
Oman Royal Air Force of Oman
Adoo guerillas
Commanders and leaders
John Watts[1]
Richard Duke Pirie
Strength
G Squadron SAS
B Squadron SAS
5 Firquats

Operation Jaguar was a military operation that took place in the Dhofar Rebellion. It involved a combined force of British SAS and the Sultan's Armed forces to get back control of mountains and establish a permanent base.

References

External links

Dhofar War Documentary featuring interviews with officers from Operation Jaguar

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