Biden orders 3,000 reservists to be ready for Europe deployments
It’s not clear whether the troops will actually be
deployed, but it suggests the U.S. military presence in Europe is under
strain.
The potential callups come on the heels of the NATO summit in Lithuania
this week, where President Joe Biden and other allies pledged to make
300,000 troops ready for rapid deployment within 30 days or less. |
Mindaugas Kulbis/AP Photo
President Joe Biden has authorized
the military to call up 3,000 reserve troops to support operations in
Europe after tens of thousands were sent there last year after Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine, a top general said Thursday.
Although it is not clear whether
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to actually deploy these reservists
anytime soon, the move suggests that the U.S. military’s training
mission in Europe, along with the deployment of several new brigades
after the invasion, has stretched active-duty forces.
“This reaffirms the unwavering
support and commitment to the defense of NATO’s eastern flank in the
wake of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war on Ukraine,” Lt. Gen.
Douglas Sims, the director of operations for the Joint Staff, told
reporters on Thursday.
While
the move gives the military’s European Command “greater flexibility” to
defend the continent, it will not change the actual force levels in
Europe, Capt. Bill Speaks, a spokesperson for U.S. European Command,
said in a statement.
The
president’s order also for the first time designates Operation Atlantic
Resolve, the U.S. effort in Europe, as a contingency operation, which
allows the Pentagon to call up reserve forces and implement sped-up
acquisition authorities to supply those troops with equipment.
The
designation not only allows the president to mobilize reservists, but
also ensures they are paid and supported as active-duty troops. It also
provides support for families and dependents of any reservists who might
be deployed.
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I sympathize and to a degree support the Ukrainian nation in light of the attack by Russia, but I've lived my whole life in a country that goes out of it's way to police the world and that's just not something I can get on board with.
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I sympathize and to a degree support the Ukrainian nation in light of the attack by Russia, but I've lived my whole life in a country that goes out of it's way to police the world and that's just not something I can get on board with.
Brian, this is about readiness. Do note that Biden has yet to do anything arbitrarily or on his(our) own. Has rebuilt or reinforced long standing alliances. Making room for our allies to shoulder their part of the burden. Seeking consensus. Since W and Rumsfeld's stupid decision to shrink our military AND fight 2 wars while doing it, we have been behind the goals set to meet any challenge. You saw this with the wave of Navy accidents etc, forced and extended deployments in all branches., Some soldiers doing multiple tours in forward action areas. That takes a toll on readiness. Readiness which is or should be the foundation of any nations military services. Training and maintenance of equipment are vital , absolutely critical to readiness.
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I sympathize and to a degree support the Ukrainian nation in light of the attack by Russia, but I've lived my whole life in a country that goes out of it's way to police the world and that's just not something I can get on board with.
Brian, this is about readiness. Do note that Biden has yet to do anything arbitrarily or on his(our) own. Has rebuilt or reinforced long standing alliances. Making room for our allies to shoulder their part of the burden. Seeking consensus. Since W and Rumsfeld's stupid decision to shrink our military AND fight 2 wars while doing it, we have been behind the goals set to meet any challenge. You saw this with the wave of Navy accidents etc, forced and extended deployments in all branches., Some soldiers doing multiple tours in forward action areas. That takes a toll on readiness. Readiness which is or should be the foundation of any nations military services. Training and maintenance of equipment are vital , absolutely critical to readiness.
These call ups can help achieve that readiness.
Good points worth considering, M. Thanks.
"Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope."
Also want to note, this puts in place for Sec Def IF it necessary to implement is my understanding. Alerts those reserve members to make necessary prep at home ,work etc in case.....
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Biden orders 3,000 reservists to be ready for Europe deployments
It’s not clear whether the troops will actually be deployed, but it suggests the U.S. military presence in Europe is under strain.
The potential callups come on the heels of the NATO summit in Lithuania this week, where President Joe Biden and other allies pledged to make 300,000 troops ready for rapid deployment within 30 days or less. | Mindaugas Kulbis/AP Photo
By Lara Seligman and Paul McLeary
07/13/2023 05:56 PM EDT
President Joe Biden has authorized the military to call up 3,000 reserve troops to support operations in Europe after tens of thousands were sent there last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a top general said Thursday.
Although it is not clear whether Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to actually deploy these reservists anytime soon, the move suggests that the U.S. military’s training mission in Europe, along with the deployment of several new brigades after the invasion, has stretched active-duty forces.
“This reaffirms the unwavering support and commitment to the defense of NATO’s eastern flank in the wake of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war on Ukraine,” Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims, the director of operations for the Joint Staff, told reporters on Thursday.
While the move gives the military’s European Command “greater flexibility” to defend the continent, it will not change the actual force levels in Europe, Capt. Bill Speaks, a spokesperson for U.S. European Command, said in a statement.
The president’s order also for the first time designates Operation Atlantic Resolve, the U.S. effort in Europe, as a contingency operation, which allows the Pentagon to call up reserve forces and implement sped-up acquisition authorities to supply those troops with equipment.
The designation not only allows the president to mobilize reservists, but also ensures they are paid and supported as active-duty troops. It also provides support for families and dependents of any reservists who might be deployed.
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Brian, this is about readiness. Do note that Biden has yet to do anything arbitrarily or on his(our) own. Has rebuilt or reinforced long standing alliances. Making room for our allies to shoulder their part of the burden. Seeking consensus. Since W and Rumsfeld's stupid decision to shrink our military AND fight 2 wars while doing it, we have been behind the goals set to meet any challenge. You saw this with the wave of Navy accidents etc, forced and extended deployments in all branches., Some soldiers doing multiple tours in forward action areas. That takes a toll on readiness. Readiness which is or should be the foundation of any nations military services. Training and maintenance of equipment are vital , absolutely critical to readiness.
These call ups can help achieve that readiness.
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Good points worth considering, M. Thanks.
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