Posted on 01/03/2019 6:23:16 PM PST by 11th_VA
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has requested more U.S. troops to be deployed at the border to add 160 miles of concertina wire on top of existing border fencing, according to three U.S. officials.
If approved by Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, the addition of troops to enhance the fencing could extend the military's current deployment at the border until the end of September, based on the rate of construction, according to two officials. The military mission, which began two months ago, was set to end on Jan. 31.
The fencing that is to be reinforced with concertina wire is not new. The troops currently deployed at the border have already added concertina wire at ports of entry in Arizona, Texas and California. The request for troops to add an extra 160 miles of wire was first reported by NPR.
Construction of new barriers at the border remains a matter of debate between President Trump and Democrats in Congress. The president has refused to approve any spending bill that does not include funds for a wall, which has led to the partial shutdown of the government.
DHS is requesting more military engineers to install the concertina wire, more aviation support to move troops around the area, medical personnel and surveillance equipment, according to two sources.
If the request is approved, the Pentagon will decide how many troops to send and whether they will be active duty or National Guard troops.
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“we need a better barrier that can not be easily climbed”
What kind of barrier do you think would be best? what kind of features, and how big?
Just paint a line and shoot anyone that crosses it.
In the main, yes, but there are exceptions. My 21 year old daughter has turned into a scary fire breathing conservative over the last few years. Woe be unto any hapless liberal who crosses her.
Her three brothers are solid conservatives, as well, but they're a bit more reserved in the public square.
Thank you for your service.
Because it works and it can be put in place very quickly.
I could build the fence for what the wire costs.
I doubt that very seriously.
I notice that in those two photos, the type of ‘razor wire’ is distinctly different. Is one more effective than the other, or is one less damaging ?
I’ve seen pictures of wall sections where the razor wire is at the bottom of the wall on our side of the border.
That is stupid
It should be on the TOP only and made of material that cannot be cut without a torch.
That way if someone cuts their hands etc they will fall into Mexico and not the USA
Time to buy stock in companies that produce concertina wire.
Click for picpic.twitter.com/RcxLzLZEgC— Johnny Reb (@JohnnyR40826015) January 5, 2019
Our President Trump is showing the nation that the government Should be run with Checks and Balances, not by the RAT way.
SECDEF works for the President. Supposed to do what the President wants done.
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