Black Hawk Down - The task and the seriousness of the mission. Formulation of the problem

A high-stakes military briefing outlines a mission to capture two top advisors of a Somali warlord in the heart of Mogadishu. The operation targets Omar Salad and Abdi Hassan Awali during a suspected cabinet meeting near the Bacara Market. The tactical plan involves a coordinated assault by Delta Force and Army Rangers, utilizing Black Hawks and Little Birds for air cover while a ground convoy handles prisoner extraction. Despite the objective's precision, the mission faces significant constraints, including the denial of heavy armor and AC-130 Spectre gunships by Washington. Commanders emphasize a strict 30-minute timeline and rules of engagement that permit firing only when fired upon. Soldiers express concern over the daylight timing and the unforgiving nature of the hostile district, highlighting the disconnect between high-level aerial coordination and the brutal reality of urban combat on the ground.