NSW was responsible for disabling which form of transportation to prevent Noriega's escape?

The correct response is grounded in the operational tactics used by Naval Special Warfare (NSW) forces during the intervention in Panama to capture Manuel Noriega. Engaging boats with explosives was a strategic decision aimed at controlling waterways, which were critical for Noriega's escape. The use of explosive charges allowed NSW to effectively neutralize this mode of transportation, thereby impeding any potential exit routes via watercraft that Noriega could exploit.

Disabling boats with explosives was a decisive method to eliminate not just the vessels themselves but also any chance of a successful escape, ensuring that the area was secure. This action aligns with the overarching objectives of NSW operations which focused on precision and preventing the adversary from regrouping or fleeing.

Other forms of transportation, such as aircraft or military trucks, may have been monitored or engaged, but they did not play as direct a role in this particular operation concerning Noriega’s escape route as the explosive measures taken against boats did, making this the most accurate choice in the context of the situation.