Report 20240314A
Date
March 14, 2024
Administration
Joe Biden (Current Term)Location
HaitiWas 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 protect United States diplomatic personnel and diplomatic facilities"; "strengthen United States Embassy security"
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: "I directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States diplomatic missions abroad and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive and to conduct United States foreign relations."
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownEstimated Scope/Duration
Mission-bound but indeterminate
Details: "The United States Armed Forces personnel are anticipated to remain in Haiti for as long as the security environment requires."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: "instability in Haiti"; "heightened security concerns"
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: "a security force of military personnel deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to strengthen United States Embassy security"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
