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House members press Army on role, training and coordination in newly designated national defense areas on southern border
Summary
Members questioned how soldiers will operate in 'national defense areas', how long migrants might be held, what training soldiers receive for overwatch roles, and what missions are diverted by border assignments.
Representatives on the subcommittee pressed Army leaders for specifics about soldier responsibilities and limits of authority in newly designated national defense areas along the U.S. southern border.
“Can you walk us through what occurs when a soldier encounters a migrant in one of the national defense areas?” Representative brought to the hearing, asking how long individuals are held and when Customs and Border Protection takes custody.
Nut Graf: Lawmakers asked the Army to clarify the role of soldiers operating in support of a Department of Homeland Security mission, the training soldiers receive to avoid unintended use of force, and what…
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