Report 20140630A
Date
June 30, 2014
Administration
Barack Obama (Second Term)Location
IraqWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(3) Triggered? (Substantial Enlargement)
Yes, 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: "to reinforce security at the U.S. Embassy, its support facilities, and the Baghdad International Airport"; "for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property, if necessary..."
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: "This action has been directed consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad, and in furtherance of U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, 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: "This force will remain in Iraq until the security situation becomes such that it is no longer needed."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: Embassy security
Military Activity
Air operations Use of ground forces Support to other activitiesDetails: "This force consists of additional security forces, rotary-wing aircraft, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support. This force is deploying for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property, if necessary, and is equipped for combat."
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
