U.S. military reviews plans for potential Cuba action

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 18:48 · Archive

The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing requests to move military resources as part of contingency planning regarding Cuba.

An internal Army memo reviewed by CBS News indicates the U.S. military is laying groundwork for potential action in Cuba. The Army Reserve is reviewing a request to move resources to the military's Southern Command over the next four months, with units potentially needed within 90 to 120 days.

How it is being reported

• U.S. is "ready to help" Cuba, State Department spokesperson says amid internal Army memoCBS News · 25 Sept, 16:45
• US Army Reserve asks whether units can be ready in as little as 3 months for Cuba action: reportNew York Post · 25 Sept, 16:27
• U.S. makes plans for potential military action against Cuba, memo suggestsCBS News · 25 Sept, 15:21
• U.S. military sets up for potential action in CubaCBS News · 25 Sept, 14:26
• U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around CubaCBS News · 25 Sept, 11:00

In this story: U.S. Army Reserve · Southern Command · Cuba · CBS News

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