Despite the meticulous planning of OPLAN 90-2, a number of external factors disrupted the overall timeline and sequence of events. The plan was to attack and seize the Omar Torrijos International Airport after the last commercial passenger flight was scheduled to arrive at 11 p.m. However, the arrival of flights was delayed by two hours. The plan was to give passengers enough time to collect their luggage and leave the airport before the assault. Weather conditions also became a problem for the departing forces. Soldiers traveling in convoy from Fort Ord to Travis Air Force Base battled heavy fog, coupled with Christmas traffic, making the 150-mile journey very difficult. Upon arrival at the base, not all of the planes were configured the same, which was not surprising since most of the planes had been pulled from different bases across the country on short notice. Equipment had to be repacked and the aircraft had to be reconfigured while changing flight manifests to accommodate all troops and equipment. Due to bad weather at Fort Bragg, the arrival of the paratroopers was also postponed. These delays were not taken into account during the planning period, ultimately delaying departure. The media was alerted to the troop movement in Panama and Fort Bragg and told the public that the troops were likely heading to Panama. Although this OPSEC was practiced and enforced by the unit, the command could not force or control the families of deployed members from worrying about their rapid departure. The PDF was informed of the impending invasion. American communications were also intercepted. "The commander of the 8th Infantry Company at Fort Espinar was informed that the ball game...... middle of paper ......h rapid planning and execution while quickly adapting to changes, this operation would not have been a success. The integrity of the mission was maintained: take control of the country, neutralize the PDF, capture their leader Manuel Noriega, while damage to personal property and deaths of Panamanians were sustained. kept to a minimum This type of decisive leadership, operational surprise and joint effort has proven that the Army can deliver a long-range precision strike capability, providing an excellent example of how Soldiers can plan and execute. Future Missions. United States Army Center for Military History (2006). from http://www.history.army.mil/brochures/Just%20Cause/JustCause.htm Grant, Rebecca. (1992). Operation Just Cause and the American political process.