The U.S. Army Reserve is investigating whether it can supply police forces, medical personnel and other support units to the Army's Southern Command within the next four months, an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News revealed.
The message, which was not released to the public, outlines a preliminary assessment of the Reserve’s capacity to mobilise these support elements in a relatively short timeframe. It also notes that the evaluation will cover logistical arrangements, training requirements and readiness levels.
Southern Command is one of the Army’s major regional commands, responsible for operations in the southern United States and the surrounding area. The potential deployment of Reserve units would augment the command’s existing capabilities.
Charlie D'Agata of CBS News reported that the Army’s internal discussion is part of a broader effort to strengthen support functions across the force. The Reserve’s ability to deploy such units will be determined in the coming months.
No further details have been released at this time, and the Army has not yet confirmed a definitive timeline or scope for the proposed deployment.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>