Congressional Hearing on Military Deployment to the Southern Border
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing addresses the policy and operational implications of deploying military personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border, a departure from the traditional reliance on National Guard and Reserve forces for domestic border support.
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Active Duty military personnel
These service members are subject to deployment orders for border security operations.
National Guard and Reserve members
These personnel are historically utilized for border security operations under Title 32.
Department of Defense
The agency is responsible for executing the border deployment policy and managing the impact on military readiness.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on January 29, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The committee examined the deployment of Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve military members to the southern border.
- The Chairman noted that using Active Duty personnel for border security is an unusual step compared to the historical use of Title 32 Guard and Reserve forces.
- The committee established a 5-minute rule for member questions and witness responses to ensure all members could participate.
- Witnesses included John Rood (Under Secretary of Defense for Policy) and Vice Admiral Michael Gilday (Director of Operations, Joint Staff).
- The committee sought to clarify the number of Active Duty members deployed and the future plans for these deployments.
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Why It Matters
This hearing addresses the policy and operational implications of deploying military personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border, a departure from the traditional reliance on National Guard and Reserve forces for domestic border support.
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Shift in Border Deployment Strategy
The hearing highlights a transition from the traditional use of National Guard/Reserve forces to the use of Active Duty personnel for border security.
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