The occupation of Kuwait did not begin until 2 Aug 90. Is it remotely plausible that an extremely classified US asset would risk exposure just 2 days later? The West had have plenty of ways of gathering intelligence via the usual methods. The Gulf War had not even been thought of.
Exercise TEAMWORK 90 did not take place until 6-23 September 1990. The only carrier involvement I can find is HMS Ark Royal. A USN carrier would not pitch up in early August for something not starting for another month. The landing forces were marines from the UK and the Netherlands, no mention of USMC that I can find.
Last edited by Ninthace; 10th Feb 2022 at 18:30.