Report 20140911A
Date
September 11, 2014
Administration
Barack Obama (Second Term)Location
Central African RepublicWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
Yes, described in/inferred from report
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: "to support the resumption of the activities of the U.S. Embassy in Bangui"; "for the purpose of protecting U.S. Embassy personnel and property"
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 is expected to remain in the Central African Republic until it is replaced by an augmented U.S. Marine Security Guard Detachment and additional U.S. Department of State civilian security personnel as the security situation allows."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: Embassy security
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: "approximately 20 U.S. Armed Forces personnel deployed to the Central African Republic to support the resumption of the activities of the U.S. Embassy in Bangui"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
