"The US military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with knowledge of the plans."
"The force would include a battalion of the 1st Brigade Combat Team as well as Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, the division's commander, and division staff."
"While the Marine units are trained in missions that include supporting U.S. embassies, evacuating civilians and disaster relief, the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne are trained to parachute into hostile or contested territory."
"Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are scheduled to receive a classified briefing from Pentagon officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill where the potential deployment is expected to be discussed."
The US military plans to deploy over 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. This unit is the Army's emergency response force, capable of rapid deployment. The deployment includes a battalion from the 1st Brigade Combat Team and the division's commander. This move follows the announcement of thousands of Marines heading to the region. The 82nd Airborne specializes in parachuting into hostile areas to secure key locations. A classified briefing for Senate Armed Services Committee members is scheduled to discuss the deployment.
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