The US Army Reserve is examining whether it could provide military police, medical personnel and other support units to US Southern Command within the next four months as part of continued planning focused on Cuba, media reports said on Friday.
An internal Army message reviewed by the network does not mention Cuba, but multiple US officials said the request relates to military planning concerning the island, according to CBS News.
The document does not indicate that any units have received deployment orders, and officials did not say that a decision had been made to conduct an operation.
According to the report, Army Reserve headquarters requested information from subordinate commands on the potential availability of six types of formations that could fall under Southern Command and "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days."
The requested capabilities include military police, medical, engineering and logistics units, as well as a surgical detachment capable of providing emergency surgery and trauma care near US forces.
US Southern Command declined to discuss potential deployments, citing operational security.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of a military operation against Cuba, stating that he only wants to "open" the island to its people.
ReplyDeleteThe leader made these remarks as he left the White House on Saturday, heading to Knoxville, Tennessee.
I would say that Cuba and we will reach an agreement. I don't think we need to resort to the military option," the president told the press. "We want to help Cuba. We want to open Cuba to our people," he added.