These missions led to the initial strikes against Saddam Hussein and his Generals. Although the strike against Saddam was unsuccessful in killing him, it was successful in effectively ending his ability to command and control his forces. Other strikes against his Generals were successful and significantly degraded the command's ability to react to, and maneuver against the U.S. led invasion force.[1][8] SAD operations officers were also successful in convincing key Iraqi Army officers into surrendering their units once the fighting started.[3]