Part 2/7:
Understanding Operation Amalgam Virgo
The conversation centers around the awareness—or lack thereof—regarding simulated scenarios that had been planned prior to the September 11 attacks. A participant notes that the military was in the early stages of planning an exercise that would simulate the simultaneous hijacking of multiple planes, possibly reflecting an anticipation of complex threat scenarios.
In the exchange, Col. Scott expresses his uncertainty about the specifics of the planned exercises, indicating that he was not present during the lead-up to the attacks. This sense of unawareness among operational personnel raises critical discussions about command communication and operational readiness in the face of imminent threats.