Report 20060718A
Date
July 18, 2006
Administration
George W. Bush (Second Term)Location
LebanonWas 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
EvacuationDetails: "assist in planning and conducting the departure from Lebanon of U.S. Embassy personnel and citizens and designated third country personnel;" "transported U.S. citizens from Beirut to Cyprus;" "continue to provide support to the Embassy, including for the departure of additional personnel from Lebanon."
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 forces will redeploy as soon as it is determined that the threat to U.S. citizens and property has ended and the departure of any persons, as necessary, is completed."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Rescue/Evacuation of nationalsDetails: "Hostilities involving Israeli military forces and Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon"
Military Activity
Air operationsDetails: "combat-equipped helicopters delivered to U.S. Embassy, Beirut, a contingent of U.S. military personnel who will assist in" evacuation efforts
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
