Report 20191119A
Date
November 19, 2019
Administration
Donald TrumpLocation
Saudi ArabiaWas 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
Advise/AssistDetails: "To assure our partners, deter further Iranian provocative behavior, and bolster regional defensive capabilities"
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: "I have taken this action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens at home and abroad and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive."
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownEstimated Scope/Duration
Mission-bound but indeterminate
Details: "These personnel will remain deployed as long as their presence is required to fulfill the missions described above."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Nation-stateDetails: "Iran and its proxy forces"
Military Activity
Air operations Use of ground forcesDetails: "Additional forces ordered to deploy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia include radar and missile systems to improve defenses against air and missile threats in the region, an air expeditionary wing to support the operation of United States fighter aircraft from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and two fighter squadrons."
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
