7th Infantry Division (Light)

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The 7th Infantry Division (Light) was a U.S. Army light infantry division known for its rapid-deployment capabilities and participation in late–20th century operations, including the invasion of Panama.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Army formation
infantry division
allegiance United States
branch United States Army
conflict Operation Just Cause
country United States of America
doctrine airmobile operations
rapid power projection
engagement air assault operations in Panama
urban combat in Panama
equipment light infantry weapons
era late 20th century
garrison Fort Ord
motto Hourglass Division motto lineage (7th Infantry Division)
nickname Bayonet Division
notableFor participation in Operation Just Cause
rapid-deployment capabilities
participatedIn United States invasion of Panama
partOf U.S. Army I Corps
role light infantry operations
rapid deployment
size division
specialization light infantry warfare
subordinateTo United States Army Forces Command
theater Central America
type light infantry

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Operation Just Cause
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