by EricRJ
Also, you play in the Headline phase even if you are under the effect of Bear Trap or Quagmire.Remember, the cards are played simultaneously, but the higher-value card goes first, with the US going first on a tie. This means that if you play Olympics (2) and your opponent plays a higher-valued card that reduces DEFCON to 2, you lose.
And, an event that gives OPS can be especially valuable. You can Coup a battleground with it and reduce DEFCON to protect a region.