Posted on Apr 23, 2014
U.S. sending Troops to Poland and The Baltic States
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Sending U.S. Troops to Poland and The Baltic States in response to Valdamir Putin's aggression toward the country of Ukraine. Political statement or deterrent? Your thoughts?
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I think this is mostly to reassure our Baltic NATO allies more than anything else. A few companies of infantry isn't much offense, but it reassures our allies that we take their security seriously. All military movements have a political statement attached and in this case, to quote the article I linked: “Since Russian aggression in Ukraine, we have been constantly looking for ways
to reassure our allies and partners … of our commitment to Article 5,” Kirby
said, referring to the key element of the NATO alliance treaty that states an
attack on one of the 28 member countries will be considered an attack on all.
http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140422/NEWS08/304220055/4-Army-units-heading-Eastern-Europe
The U.S. military in Europe is sending four company-sized infantry units, a total of about 600 soldiers, to Eastern Europe, the latest effort to reassure NATO allies in light of Russian aggression i...
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SHENANIGANS!!! The POTUS is preparing to finish up with a 10+ yr war in Afghanistan, a war that he did not initiate. I doubt with our current issues at home Mr President does not want to start or be responsible for a new battle. Especially AFTER the Army has and continues to downsize. I doubt, despite any hardships that Russia might have endured that they downsized their forces at all. I believe it is a "show of force."
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I heard that the unit deploying is the 173rd Airborne Bde from Vicenca, Italy; a very solid unit. I wish we knew more of the intent of the operation and what exactly the ROE will be; without that it's very difficult to form an opinion; but I am doubtful it will have any effect on Putin or his actions.
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MSGT I agree more information is paramount and the R.O.E needs to be crystal clear..In my own thoughts however I beleive Presdent Putin has a hidden agenda, and needs to be removed from office..by the way you never seen President Ronald Reagen ever back down from Russian aggression.
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I was in the 173rd for a long time, It is a "show of force". They will jump in and conduct some type of high speed training with the locals to show our capabilities. Anyone watching will definately be intimidated
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