- This all comes as tens of thousands of additional U.S. troops were sent to Europe beginning in February 2022 to bolster presence there in support of allies in the wake of Russia's aggression toward Ukraine.
- But the Biden executive order does not signal an increased U.S. presence, Pentagon officials say.
What Biden’s Troop Call-Up Order To Europe Really Means
Biden Approves Mobilization of Reserves to Support Eucom
"These authorities will ensure long-term resilience in Eucom's continued heightened level of presence and operations. This will not change current force-posture levels in Europe," Speaks said.
- These new authorities are an important demonstration of the U.S. commitment to allies and partners and provides Eucom with greater flexibility to provide key entitlements to the forces who support those commitments, Speaks said in the release.
- Providing a current assessment of the fighting in Ukraine, Sims said the fighting is severe.
- Despite being shot at, bombed, and facing well dug-in Russian defenses in tough terrain, Ukrainian forces are doing a remarkable job with their new equipment and techniques, he said.
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Message to the Congress on Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
In accordance with section 12304(f) of title 10, United States Code, I am providing notice that I have authorized the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, to order to active duty members and units of the Selected Reserve and appropriately designated Individual Ready Reserve members, without the consent of the member concerned, pursuant to 12304(a) of title 10, United States Code. Reserve mobilizations under this authorization are not to exceed 3,000 total members at any one time, of whom not more than 450 may be members of the Individual Ready Reserve. These Reserve Component forces are to augment the active forces for Operation Atlantic Resolve to enhance the United States’ ability to sustain its heightened level of presence and operations in support of United States European Command.
A copy of the Executive Order I have issued is enclosed.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 13, 2023.
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