Purpose/Mission

Details: In “response to the FRY Government’s continued campaign of violence and repression against the civilian population of Kosovo… continue—and intensify—air operations against the Yugoslav war machine;” “to assist in humanitarian operations”

Domestic Legal Authority

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

Estimated Scope/Duration

Mission-bound but indeterminate

Details: “…it is not possible to predict how long these operations will last. The duration of the deployments depends upon the course of events in Kosovo, and specifically, on Belgrade’s acceptance of the conditions set forth by the United States and its allies.”

Type of Enemy or Mission

Details: FRY Government of President Milosevic

Military Activity

Details: “deployment of additional aircraft and forces to support NATO’s ongoing efforts, including several thousand additional U.S. Armed Forces personnel to Albania in support of the deep strike task force located there”; deployment of additional U.S. forces “to assist in humanitarian operations”

US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Non-US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Reporting as it Relates to Termination Clock

More than 60 days sustained activity