Report 19980818A
Date
August 18, 1998
Administration
Bill Clinton (Second Term)Location
AlbaniaWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
Yes, stated or used terms in statute
Was 4(a)(3) Triggered? (Substantial Enlargement)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Joint/Coalition Mission
No
Article 51 Report to UN
Not applicable because no self-defense claim
Purpose/Mission
Protect US citizens, propertyDetails: Protect U.S. citizens, embassy security in Tirana, Albania
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: "I have taken this action pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive."
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownEstimated Scope/Duration
Mission-bound but indeterminate
Details: "United States Armed Forces personnel will continue to augment security at the Rilindja Ridge compound until it is determined that the additional security support is unnecessary."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: Embassy protection in Albania "[a]fter receiving credible information of a possible attack"
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: "a combat-equipped unit consisting of about 200 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and 10 Navy SEALS was deployed to Albania to provide security to the embassy compound"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
