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89–011 2019

116th Congress, 1st Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 116–43 

A SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED REPORT TO KEEP 

THE CONGRESS INFORMED ABOUT DEPLOYMENTS 

OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES EQUIPPED 

FOR COMBAT 

COMMUNICATION 

FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

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A SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED REPORT TO KEEP THE CONGRESS INFORMED ABOUT DEPLOYMENTS OF UNITED STATES 

ARMED FORCES EQUIPPED FOR COMBAT, PURSUANT TO 50 

U.S.C. 1543(c); PUBLIC LAW 93–148, SEC. 4(c); (87 STAT. 555) 

JUNE 20, 2019.—Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 

ordered to be printed 


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THE WHITE HOUSE, 

Washington, June 11, 2019. 

Hon. NANCY PELOSI, 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC. 

DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent 

with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93–148), as part of 

my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of 

United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. 

MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES

COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS

In furtherance of counterterrorism efforts, the United States continues to work with partners around the globe, with a particular 

focus on the United States Central and Africa Commands’ areas of 

responsibility. In this context, the United States has deployed 

United States combat-equipped forces to conduct counterterrorism 

operations and to advise, assist, and accompany security forces of 

select foreign partners on counterterrorism operations. Specific information about counterterrorism deployments to select countries is 

provided below, and a classified annex to this report provides further information. 

Military Operations against al-Qa’ida, the Taliban, and Associated 

Forces and in Support of Related United States Counterterrorism Objectives 

Since October 7, 2001, United States Armed Forces, including 

Special Operations Forces, have conducted counterterrorism combat operations against al-Qa’ida, the Taliban, and associated forces. 

Since August 2014, these operations have targeted the Islamic 

State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State of 

Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which was formerly known as al-Qa’ida 

in Iraq. In support of these and other overseas operations, the 

United States has deployed combat-equipped forces to several locations in the United States Central, European, Africa, Southern, 

and Indo-Pacific Commands’ areas of responsibility. Such operations and deployments have been reported previously, consistent 

with Public Law 107–40, Public Law 107–243, the War Powers 

Resolution, and other 433 statutes. These ongoing operations, 

which the United States has carried out with the assistance of numerous international partners, have been successful in seriously 

degrading ISIS capabilities in Syria and Iraq. If necessary, in response to terrorist threats, I will direct additional measures to protect the people and interests of the United States. It is not possible 

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ployments of United States Armed Forces that are or will be necessary to counter terrorist threats to the United States. 

Afghanistan. Consistent with the strategy I announced publicly 

on August 21, 2017, United States Armed Forces remain in Afghanistan for the purposes of stopping the reemergence of safe havens that enable terrorists to threaten the United States; supporting the Afghan government and the Afghan military as they 

confront the Taliban in the field; and creating conditions for a political process to achieve lasting peace. United States forces in Afghanistan are training, advising, and assisting Afghan forces; conducting and supporting counterterrorism operations against alQa’ida and against ISIS; and taking appropriate measures against 

those who provide direct support to al-Qa’ida, threaten United 

States and coalition forces in Afghanistan, or threaten the viability 

of the Afghan government or the ability of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to achieve campaign success. Although 

reconciliation efforts are ongoing, and peace efforts are our top priority, the United States remains in an armed conflict, including in 

Afghanistan and against the Taliban, and active hostilities remain 

ongoing. 

Iraq and Syria. As part of a comprehensive strategy to defeat 

ISIS, United States Armed Forces are conducting a systematic 

campaign of airstrikes and other necessary operations against ISIS 

forces in Iraq and Syria and against al-Qa’ida in Syria. United 

States Armed Forces are deployed to Syria to conduct operations 

against ISIS with indigenous ground forces and to Iraq to advise, 

coordinate with, and provide support to select elements of the Iraqi 

security forces, including Iraqi Kurdish security forces. Support to 

Iraqi security forces includes training, equipment, communications 

support, and intelligence support. United States Armed Forces also 

provide limited support to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 

mission in Iraq. Actions in Iraq are being undertaken in coordination with the Government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and in conjunction with coalition partners. Although these 

efforts led to the territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, operations against the continuing terrorist threats emanating from Iraq 

and Syria remain ongoing. 

Arabian Peninsula Region. A small number of United States 

military personnel are deployed to Yemen to conduct operations 

against al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and ISIS– 

Yemen. The United States military continues to work closely with 

the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) and regional partner 

forces to dismantle and ultimately eliminate the terrorist threat 

posed by those groups. Since the last periodic update report, United 

States forces conducted a number of airstrikes against AQAP 

operatives and facilities in Yemen, and supported the United Arab 

Emirates- and ROYG-led operations to clear AQAP from Shabwah 

Governorate. United States Armed Forces are also prepared to conduct airstrikes against ISIS targets in Yemen. 

United States Armed Forces, in a non-combat role, have also continued to provide military advice and limited information, logistics, 

and other support to regional forces combatting the Houthi insurgency in Yemen. United States forces are present in Saudi Arabia 

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Armed Forces in hostilities with the Houthis for the purposes of 

the War Powers Resolution. 

Jordan. At the request of the Government of Jordan, approximately 2,910 United States military personnel are deployed to Jordan to support Defeat-ISIS operations, to enhance Jordan’s security, and to promote regional stability. 

Lebanon. At the request of the Government of Lebanon, approximately 60 United States military personnel are deployed to Lebanon to enhance the government’s counterterrorism capabilities 

and to support the Defeat-ISIS operations of Lebanese security 

forces. 

Turkey. United States Armed Forces, including strike and combat-support aircraft and associated United States military personnel, remain deployed to Turkey, at the Turkish government’s request, to support Defeat-ISIS operations and to enhance Turkey’s 

security. 

East Africa Region. In Somalia, United States Armed Forces continue to counter the terrorist threat posed by ISIS and al-Shabaab, 

an associated force of al-Qa’ida. Since the last periodic report, 

United States forces have conducted a number of airstrikes against 

ISIS and al-Shabaab. United States military 435 personnel also advise, assist, and accompany regional forces, including Somali and 

African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces, during 

counterterrorism operations. Additional United States Armed 

Forces are deployed to Kenya to support counterterrorism operations in East Africa. United States military personnel continue to 

partner with the Government of Djibouti, which has permitted use 

of Djiboutian territory for basing of United States Armed Forces. 

United States military personnel remain deployed to Djibouti, including for purposes of staging for counterterrorism and counter-piracy operations in the vicinity of the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and to provide contingency support for embassy security augmentation in East Africa, as required. 

Lake Chad Basin and Sahel Region. United States military personnel in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel Region continue to conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations and to provide support to African and European partners 

conducting counterterrorism operations in the region, including by 

advising, assisting, and accompanying these partner forces. Approximately 700 United States military personnel remain deployed 

to Niger. United States military personnel are also deployed to 

Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations. 

Cuba. United States Armed Forces continue to conduct humane 

and secure detention operations for detainees held at Guantanamo 

Bay, Cuba, under the authority provided by the 2001 Authorization 

for the Use of Military Force (Public Law 107–40), as informed by 

the law of war. There are 40 such detainees as of the date of this 

report. 

Philippines. United States Armed Forces deployed to the Philippines are providing support to the counterterrorism operations of 

the armed forces of the Philippines. 


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MILITARY OPERATIONS IN EGYPT

Approximately 455 United States military personnel are assigned 

to or supporting the United States contingent of the Multinational 

Force and Observers, which have been present in Egypt since 1981. 

MILITARY OPERATIONS IN GABON

On January 4, 2019, I reported the deployment of United States 

Armed Forces to Gabon to be in position to support the security 

43b of United States citizens, personnel, and diplomatic facilities in 

the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The security situation in the 

Democratic Republic of the Congo has improved, and the previously 

reported forces have since departed Gabon. 

UNITED STATES AND NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

OPERATIONS IN KOSOVO

The United States continues to contribute forces to the Kosovo 

Force (KFOR), led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in cooperation with local authorities, bilateral partners, and international institutions, to deter renewed hostilities in Kosovo. Approximately 660 United States military personnel are among 

KFOR’s approximately 4,000 personnel. 

I have directed the participation of United States Armed Forces 

in all of the above-described operations pursuant to my constitutional and statutory authority as Commander in Chief and as Chief 

Executive (including the authority to carry out Public Law 107–40, 

Public Law 107–243, and other statutes), as well as my constitutional and statutory authority to conduct the foreign relations of 

the United States. Officials of my Administration and I communicate regularly with congressional leadership and other Members 

of Congress with regard to these deployments, and we will continue 

to do so. 

Sincerely, 

DONALD J. TRUMP. 

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