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American Response to the Hostage Crisis in Iran

SEASPRAY was a covert air unit initiated in 1981 as a joint effort between the CIA and US Army. The purpose of the unit was to provide clandestine air power to the US Army and support the CIA's objectives.

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  • July 7, 2023
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Oscar Martinez, of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, briefs U.S. personnel on the walking route to the Iraq-Iran point of entry outside of Contingency Operating Base Minden, Iraq
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Casteel Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq)
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SEASPRAY was a covert air unit initiated in 1981 as a joint effort between the CIA and US Army. The purpose of the unit was to provide clandestine air power to the US Army and support the CIA’s objectives. However, its existence was kept largely under wraps by the US government for many decades. This secretive practice calls into question the issue of public accountability in military and executive actions.
  

Key points: 

  1. SEASPRAY was developed in the aftermath of the failed Operation Eagle Claw in 1979, during the Iran Hostage Crisis, which highlighted the need for a dedicated team of aviators for executing covert operations.
  2. The SEASPRAY unit, later absorbed by Delta Force, provided clandestine air power and served the CIA’s objectives, using highly maneuverable helicopters like the modified Hughes OH-6 Cayuse, designated as the MH-6 and AH-6, also known as the “Little Bird”.
  3. The secrecy around SEASPRAY raises concerns about the need for public oversight and accountability of military actions. Without this scrutiny, there is a risk of reckless behavior or illegal activities which could potentially compromise national security.
  4. The US Army and the CIA’s involvement in covert activities like SEASPRAY are relevant topics during election years, as foreign policy and military actions are usually key election issues.
  5. Despite the lack of records and difficulty in tracing SEASPRAY’s history due to its covert nature, its existence and activities reveal an intricate world of shadow covert activity beyond popular media representations.

 

Source: https://greydynamics.com/seaspray-clandestine-air-operations-and-covert-activity/ 

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