It sounds like the USA is taking a lesson from Israel. Following the bad guys around and knowing where they are at all times.
Then, when something bad happens to us, we can link them to the event and quickly retaliate.
Sounds like it.
No need to race to make plans after the fact. Just decide which targets to take out then use one of the preplanned operations to take out the desired target.
Beats the hell out of Barry Soeteroes groveling and pallets of cash.