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US command seeks information on six types of units for operations around Cuba
The US Army Reserve Command is assessing units that could support US Southern Command within 90 to 120 days as part of Cuba-focused military planning. Military police, medical, engineering, logistics and surgical support units are being reviewed, but no deployment order or operational decision has been announced.
The US Army Reserve Command is seeking to identify suitable units to support US Southern Command in possible military planning around Cuba.
The command requested information from subordinate units on six different types of formations that could be placed under Southern Command’s authority within 90 to 120 days. Cuba was not named in the internal correspondence, but US officials said the request was linked to military planning around the island.
Unit capabilities under review
The units under consideration include military police, medical, engineering and logistics formations. The capacity of a surgical support unit capable of providing emergency surgery and trauma care near US forces is also being assessed.
The review does not mean that an order has been issued to deploy any unit. Officials have also not announced a decision to conduct an operation against Cuba.
US Southern Command did not share details of possible deployments, citing operational security. The command said it was coordinating with joint forces to assess potential needs within its area of responsibility.
Preparations around Cuba
Earlier this year, US forces conducted reconnaissance activities around Cuba’s seabed and maritime routes, while air assets were placed at a higher state of readiness. A possible deployment was considered at the time but was not carried out.
US military planners also examined different options concerning Cuba in July. These included the possibility of an airborne operation involving thousands of troops and led by ground forces.
Tensions between Washington and Havana
The new assessments are taking place as the US administration increases economic pressure on Havana. US President Donald Trump said this week at the United Nations General Assembly that his administration was seeking a “fundamental change” in Cuba and announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was intensifying negotiations with Havana.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said he would respond to a possible US attack. Diaz-Canel accused Washington of pursuing aggression and economic warfare.
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