Multiple meanings; there's also 'Red October' that refers to the Bolshevik coup.  The 'Hunt for Red October' reference.  I'm sure there's more. As for this being the timing point of 'red october' it seems that way, even if the significance of it may not be obvious to most of us.  The destruction of ISIS may be that, or at least in line with the various possible meanings. Until I really see evidence to suggest otherwise, I am treating it just as a marker; that October has/d significant happenings behind the scenes that will become more public in coming months.