Bhagavad Gita: Pentagon Briefing

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Ladies and gentlemen, you have heard the emergency resolution from the UN Security Council.

At the urging of Calysee Khan, speaking for the remaining Pakistani government leadership and the Pakistani Ambassador, the UN will be sending peacekeeping forces into Pakistan in order to secure their nuclear arsenal. They will be operating in conjunction with elements of the Pakistani military that are still loyal to the central government.

President McKenna has offered to provide the first deployment of peacekeepers from the United States Seventh army, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. We have General Speer, the acting Commanding General in charge on a satellite link. The General has limited time, so no questions please.

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Good afternoon. I'm General Gary Speer. The ultimate configuration of the UN Peacekeeping force is still be debated in the security council, as you're aware. The President has authorized the deployment of American rapid response forces in order to stabilize the situation on the ground until additional forces arrive next week.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade will deploy from Bamburg and Schweinfurt, Germany, and Vicenza, Italy. The UN Ambassador for Pakistan has assured us that the government forces still hold the major airports in Islamabad and other cities. The US 5th Fleet will be providing aerial and tactical support from off the coast, and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit will provide additional support if needed. British and German first response units will follow within 72 hours.

Our primary objective is to assist the current government in securing their nuclear sites so no materials fall into rebel hands. Our mission does not include a mandate for any operations either on on behalf of the current remaining government or interim leaders beyond ensuring the security of Pakistan's nuclear materials.

Thank you.

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