troops are on American soil to train with FEMA. Rumors about foreign soldiers
being spotted on United States military bases began circulating online earlier
this week, the claims quickly went viral. A Ministry of the Russian
Federation for Civil Defense release stated the troops are here as part of
an exchange of experts project.
The number of Russian troops in America is unknown, but an unnamed source
allegedly from the Department of Defense (DOD) maintains 50,000 soldiers from
the former Cold War foe have arrived. The same source also claimed that a total
of 100,000 foreign troops are currently training in the United States. The exchange of experts is reportedly being done in
conjunction with FEMA emergency and disaster preparedness training.
allegedly from the Department of Defense (DOD) maintains 50,000 soldiers from
the former Cold War foe have arrived. The same source also claimed that a total
of 100,000 foreign troops are currently training in the United States. The exchange of experts is reportedly being done in
conjunction with FEMA emergency and disaster preparedness training.
US Defense Department Press Officer Wendy L. Snyder stated the Russian military members are participating in joint
anti-terrorism drills. Snyder also said, “This is part of a formal bilateral
exchange program between the US and Russia that seeks to develop transparency
and promote defense reform.”
anti-terrorism drills. Snyder also said, “This is part of a formal bilateral
exchange program between the US and Russia that seeks to develop transparency
and promote defense reform.”
The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense release
stated that FEMA and the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry will be
conducting joint rescue operations for major disasters. Representatives from
both nations met in Washington, D.C. last week to finalize the logistics of the
endeavor.
stated that FEMA and the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry will be
conducting joint rescue operations for major disasters. Representatives from
both nations met in Washington, D.C. last week to finalize the logistics of the
endeavor.
The presence of foreign soldiers in the United States has some
very concerned that the troops could be deployed to police the streets or offer
instructions to American citizens during an emergency scenario or terrorism
attack. The possibility that Russian troops could be deployed as a part of a security
force at events deemed “National Special Security Events” by the Department of
Homeland Security are often noted among the fears voiced by opponents of
foreign soldier training in America.
very concerned that the troops could be deployed to police the streets or offer
instructions to American citizens during an emergency scenario or terrorism
attack. The possibility that Russian troops could be deployed as a part of a security
force at events deemed “National Special Security Events” by the Department of
Homeland Security are often noted among the fears voiced by opponents of
foreign soldier training in America.
In 2012 about 20 Russian airborne troops arrived in Colorado at
Fort Carson. The influx of foreign soldiers represented the first time armed
forces members from another country trained on American soil. US Army Reserve
Captain William Geddes has deemed the influx of Russian troops a clear
violation of the intent of the Posse
Comitatus Act. The federal statute makes it illegal to employ any members
of the United States Army for the purpose of executing laws, unless such a use
of force was authorized expressly by either Congress or the Constitution.
Fort Carson. The influx of foreign soldiers represented the first time armed
forces members from another country trained on American soil. US Army Reserve
Captain William Geddes has deemed the influx of Russian troops a clear
violation of the intent of the Posse
Comitatus Act. The federal statute makes it illegal to employ any members
of the United States Army for the purpose of executing laws, unless such a use
of force was authorized expressly by either Congress or the Constitution.
How do you feel about Russian troops on American soil?
