They countered the Iraqi supporting attacks by conducting artillery raids into Kuwait as the first ground offensive actions of the war. Task force Taro was instrumental in the recapture of Khafji, was the first unit to advance into Kuwait, conducted the only heliborne assault of the war and secured the Marine Corps' final objective of the war, Kuwait International Airport.
In response to Iraqi supporting attacks, U.S. forces launched artillery strikes into Kuwait as the first ground military actions of the conflict. Task force Taro was instrumental in the liberation of Khafji, led the initial advance into Kuwait, executed a unique airborne operation and secured the Marine Corps' final goal of the war, Kuwait International Airport.