Jersey barriers headed to US-Mexico border, but rules on military’s role still not finalized
By: Tara Copp   1 day ago
ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The military is already moving some construction materials to the border as it finalizes the number of troops and authorities U.S. forces will have in response to a caravan of migrants headed there, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday.
Last week, Mattis approved sending additional active duty troops to support about 2,100 National Guard forces already on the border. The active duty forces, who will be under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command, will not have a law enforcement role but instead will be involved in providing engineering support, including delivering temporary barricades and barriers, medical teams and aviation support.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/10/28/jersey-barriers-troops-headed-to-border/
