Inspired by this thread, what do you think the impending war on Iraq will be called? In U.S. military speak, that is, i.e. Operation <fill in the blank>.
1991: Desert shield, Desert Storm
2002: Enduring Freedom (I think)
2003: Operation __________________.
Winner gets nothing, 'cept maybe a visit from Homeland Security goons asking you how come you spilled the beans.
Apparently, the UK’s contribution to this … whatever you care to call it … is known as Operation Telic. “Telic” not being a word in most squaddies’ vocabulary, it’s rumoured that this is an acronym for Tell Everyone Leave Is Cancelled, or Tinpot Evangelist Leads Islamic Crusade. (Source: Private Eye)