Report 20040225A
Date
February 25, 2004
Administration
George W. Bush (First Term)Location
HaitiWas 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 against "a climate of insecurity for the U.S. Embassy"; "Although the U.S. forces are equipped for combat, this movement was undertaken solely for the purpose of protecting American citizens and property" in Haiti
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: "It is anticipated that U.S. forces will provide this support until such time as it is determined that the security situation has stabilized and the threat to the Embassy, its facilities, and U.S. personnel has ended."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: Augment embassy protection
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: "a security force of approximately 55 U.S. military personnel... deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to augment the Embassy security forces"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
