CBS News: U.S. Army Prepares for Possible Military Operation in Cuba

The US military is exploring opportunities and conducting logistical preparations for potential operations in Cuba. This conclusion was reached by CBS News journalists who read a closed letter from the command of the US Army Reserve. This conclusion was also confirmed by several US officials on condition of anonymity.

In a letter sent to various reserve commands, the staff clarifies whether it is possible to provide a military police brigade, a medical brigade and an advanced surgical detachment, a logistics battalion, an engineering battalion and other auxiliary forces to the Southern Command of the US Armed Forces. According to the report, units “may be needed in 90-120 days.” Southern Command is responsible for military operations and security cooperation in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The letter does not mention Cuba, CBS News journalists themselves made such an assumption and received confirmation from their sources. The document also does not indicate how many people may be needed, where they may be sent, and does not say that any units

Alena Miklashevskaya