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US Army Reserve evaluates support units for potential Cuba-related operations

The US Army Reserve is assessing the availability of various support units to be made available to US Southern Command within a 90 to 120-day timeframe. According to an internal military message reviewed by CBS News, the request involves six types of formations, including a military police brigade, a medical brigade, an engineering battalion, and logistics, transport, and maintenance units.

While the internal document does not explicitly mention Cuba, multiple US officials have stated that the request is part of military planning focused on the island. The preparations come amid heightened political tensions, following statements by the Trump administration characterizing Cuba as a ‘failed state.’

US Southern Command has declined to comment on specific operational details or timelines due to security concerns, noting that it continually coordinates with the Joint Force to assess requirements in its area of responsibility. No formal deployment orders have been issued, and officials emphasize that the request is part of contingency planning rather than a confirmed operational decision.

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