Purpose/Mission

Details: “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

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

Estimated 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

Details: Embassy security

Military Activity

Details: “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

Reporting as it Relates to Termination Clock

N/A because not a hostilities-triggered report