Pentagon might propose sending ground troops to Syria

[CPUd]

Pentagon might propose sending ground troops to Syria


Washington (CNN)The Defense Department might propose that the US send conventional ground combat forces into northern Syria for the first time to speed up the fight against ISIS, CNN has learned.

"It's possible that you may see conventional forces hit the ground in Syria for some period of time," one defense official told CNN.

But the official emphasized that any decision is ultimately up to President Donald Trump, who has ordered his defense secretary to come up with a proposal to combat ISIS before the end of the month.

The move would significantly alter US military operations in Syria if approved and could put troops on the ground within weeks.

Until now, only small teams made up largely of Special Operations forces have operated in Syria, providing training and assistance to anti-ISIS opposition groups on the ground.

Conventional units operate in larger numbers and would require a more significant footprint of security protection both on the ground and in the air.

US officials are characterizing the concept of deploying ground troops as a point of discussion, stopping short of saying it's a formal proposal.

What their exact mission would be is not yet clear, but one goal of their their presence would be to help reassure Turkey that Kurdish forces are not posing a threat to Ankara's interests. It's possible some troops would deploy first to Kuwait and then move into Syria.

The Obama administration never embraced the idea of ground combat troops because of the inherent risks involved. If the idea is approved, it would signal a fundamental change in the Trump administration's willingness to accept such risk.

For one thing, it would be a sign of an increased willingness by Defense Secretary James Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford to accept more risk for US troops in hope of gaining ground on ISIS.

At his confirmation hearing, Mattis was not asked about putting more troops into Syria, but he did explain how he would seek to change US military efforts in Iraq and Syria from Obama administration.

"I think it's getting there as rapidly as possible, where it would be a more accelerated campaign," Mattis said.

Sending troops to Syria is just one of several ideas that may be presented to the President, the official said.

Discussions are also underway on fundamentally changing how troops are deployed to Iraq.

The Obama administration established limits on how many troops could be in Iraq at any one time. As a result, troops have largely been deployed on an individual basis depending on how many trainers and advisers are needed.

Right now, no more than 5,262 troops are allowed in Iraq, with 5,155 there currently. There are hundreds more temporarily assigned that are not counted under the ceiling.

Trump may be asked to do away with all the limits so complete units can be sent and temporary deployments will also be counted. Commanders say this will give them more flexibility in operations, but it also will increase the number of troops there, something the Iraqi government would have to agree to.

Also under discussion is increased cooperation with the Russians and the arming of Kurdish groups in northern Syria supported by the US -- at the risk of angering Turkey.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/politics/pentagon-considering-recommending-combat-troops-in-syria/

 

[jllundqu]

Trump will follow the constitution! I'm tellin ya! He wouldn't DARE illegally and unconstitutionally send ground troops into a sovereign nation without appropriate authorization and declarations!

/sarc

 

[juleswin]

Yea, but Hillary would have been way worse. We definitely dodged that bullet, it hit us in the right eye instead of the left eye and you know how important your right eye is over the left eye

 

[CaptUSA]

CNN...

Is this really a story? Something about what the Pentagon might recommend? As one of the options the Administration might select?

I'm no Trump supporter, but this is ridiculous. Someone is just floating an idea to see what the reaction looks like.

 

[FSP-Rebel]

In other words: Fake News.

 

[CPUd]

CNN...

Is this really a story? Something about what the Pentagon might recommend? As one of the options the Administration might select?

I'm no Trump supporter, but this is ridiculous. Someone is just floating an idea to see what the reaction looks like.

The Pentagon are preparing the public. We already know the President Donald is up to the task

 

[juleswin]

The Pentagon are preparing the public. We already know the President Donald is up to the task

Fake news people, that guy on the screen is a body double. This is hollywood trying to undermine Trump. Anyone notice how he did not mention Russia or working with Russia or recognizing Russia in any way.

This is the man people looked at and said he is pro Russia.

Trump - He(Pence) is entitled to make a mistake every once in a while

Leslie Sttall - But she(Hillary) is not

 

[goldenequity]

I'm cynical.
Yes.. troops could be sent, but NOT to fight International Terrorism as pre-election Trump implied...
but to help divide Syria, steal resources, steal land.

Where:
Raqqah and Deir Ezzor and Hasakah aka E. Syria/Iraq border using the 'Kurdistan' gambit.
That was the 'pre-Russia' design w/ 'promises' made to Turkey, SA & Qatar.
Erdo still thinks he can unilaterally keep the 5,000 sq. km. masquerading as a 'police action'.

SOUTHERN SYRIA

(US troops could come out of 'hiding' in Jordan and/or US paratroops could 'suddenly' appear on the OIL RICH Golan.)



Locate: Daraa (Jordan border) and Al Quneitra / Golan (Israel border)

CURRENT ACTION


Now that the SAA has freed up thousands of battle hardened loyal troops
by liberating most of Damascus and Ghouta and surrounding suburbs...
the immediate action currently
is to push the Sovereign campaign secure the Southern Syrian Borders with:

JORDAN
Daraa
US/UK State sponsored, supplied and trained 'rebel proxiis' FROM JORDANIAN TRAINING CAMPS
are being driven OUT of Daraa and BACK against a 'closed' Jordan border (like a 'check valve' the 'border' only operates one-way.)
The UN is 'predictably' outcrying about all the Daraa civilians once again FLEEING and/or being held hostage by the western backed terror.

24 Resistance Axis
#SyAAF Penetrated #Jordanian Airspace during Bombardment of Terrorists Positions & Reinforcements heading towards #Daraa

Ivan Sidorenko ‏@IvanSidorenko1 · 26 min.
#Syria #Daraa Post by a Militant Activist this morning "Wounded are at the frontiers/border of #Jordan waiting for the sympathy of the king

and


ISRAEL
Golan Heights (Oil Rich... 'Deep State' Development plans stretch back to Cheney & Friends)
►Netanyahu Asks Trump to Recognize ‘Israeli Sovereignty’ over Golan Heights

 

[openfire]

CNN...

Is this really a story? Something about what the Pentagon might recommend? As one of the options the Administration might select?

I'm no Trump supporter, but this is ridiculous. Someone is just floating an idea to see what the reaction looks like.

Beat me to it. lol

 

[CPUd]

I'm cynical.
Yes.. troops could be sent, but NOT to fight International Terrorism as pre-election Trump implied...
but to help divide Syria, steal resources, steal land.

Where:
Raqqah and Deir Ezzor and Hasakah aka E. Syria/Iraq border using the 'Kurdistan' gambit.
That was the 'pre-Russia' design w/ 'promises' made to Turkey, SA & Qatar.
Erdo still thinks he can unilaterally keep the 5,000 sq. km. masquerading as a 'police action'.

SOUTHERN SYRIA

(US troops could come out of 'hiding' in Jordan and/or US paratroops could 'suddenly' appear on the OIL RICH Golan.)



Locate: Daraa (Jordan border) and Al Quneitra / Golan (Israel border)

CURRENT ACTION


Now that the SAA has freed up thousands of battle hardened loyal troops
by liberating most of Damascus and Ghouta and surrounding suburbs...
the immediate action currently
is to push the Sovereign campaign secure the Southern Syrian Borders with:

JORDAN
Daraa
US/UK State sponsored, supplied and trained 'rebel proxiis' FROM JORDANIAN TRAINING CAMPS
are being driven OUT of Daraa and BACK against a 'closed' Jordan border (like a 'check valve' the 'border' only operates one-way.)
The UN is 'predictably' outcrying about all the Daraa civilians once again FLEEING and/or being held hostage by the western backed terror.

24 Resistance Axis
#SyAAF Penetrated #Jordanian Airspace during Bombardment of Terrorists Positions & Reinforcements heading towards #Daraa

Ivan Sidorenko ‏@IvanSidorenko1 · 26 min.
#Syria #Daraa Post by a Militant Activist this morning "Wounded are at the frontiers/border of #Jordan waiting for the sympathy of the king

and


ISRAEL
Golan Heights (Oil Rich... 'Deep State' Development plans stretch back to Cheney & Friends)
►Netanyahu Asks Trump to Recognize ‘Israeli Sovereignty’ over Golan Heights

Oil you say?