Joint Task Force (JTF-SB)
USNORTHCOM
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
May 2025
CONFIDENTIAL
From: C.O., 27th RLT
To: CMG, 1st MarDiv, (-) Rein.
Subj: Command Chronology (Appdx.) for the Period of _5__2025.\
Ref. (a) MCO 5750.4
(b) FMF Pac 5750.8
(c) DivO 57550.2B
PART I. THE SURGE:
1. CONVERGENCE
a. A sudden, coordinated surge of 50,000 migrants converges on the U.S.-Mexico border across multiple sectors, including El Paso, Tucson, and the Rio Grande Valley.
b. The influx, orchestrated by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), includes large family groups, unaccompanied minors, and individuals from crisis-stricken nations (e.g., Venezuela, Haiti, and conflict zones in Africa).
c. Simultaneously, TCOs exploit the chaos to smuggle fentanyl and weapons through unmanned border zones, overwhelming Customs and Border Protection (CBP) checkpoints.
2. TIMELINE
a. Day 1–3: Migrant caravans breach border barriers in remote areas, flooding processing facilities. TCOs use drones to jam surveillance systems and guide drug shipments through gaps in coverage.
b. Day 4: A CBP facility in McAllen, Texas, reaches 300% capacity, triggering medical emergencies. Cartel operatives ignite riots to distract agents, allowing armed smugglers to cross with 200 lbs of fentanyl—enough to kill 45 million people.
c. Day 5: Texas Gov. Abbott declares a state of emergency, requesting federal military support. Mexico reports cartel-led sabotage of its immigration checkpoints, limiting cross-border coordination.
PART II: MOBILIZATION:
1. JTF-SOUTHERN BORDER
a. Rapid Deployment: JTF-SB activates 10,000 personnel, including the 2nd Stryker Brigade (4th Infantry Division) and Marine engineering units, to reinforce high-traffic sectors.
b. Airborne Surveillance: MQ-9 Reaper drones and UH-60 Black Hawks map migrant movements and intercept drug runners in real time.
c. Logistical Overhaul: The 101st Sustainment Brigade establishes field hospitals and triage centers, while the 89th Military Police Brigade secures overcrowded processing sites.
2. TACTICAL OPERATIONS
a. Border Hardening
(1) Combat engineers from the 1st Marine Division erect temporary barriers and deploy ground sensors to detect tunnel activity.
(2) The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade disrupts TCO drone operations with electronic warfare systems.
b. Humanitarian Coordination
(1) JTF-SB partners with FEMA and NGOs to relocate migrants to federal emergency shelters, prioritizing vulnerable groups.
(2) Mobile processing units staffed by asylum officers reduce the backlog, accelerated by AI-driven document verification.
c. Cartel Disruption
(1) Joint U.S.-Mexico intelligence teams (modeled on Fuerzas Amigas 2024 drills) dismantle TCO staging camps in Ciudad Juárez.
(2) Navy cyber teams disable cartel communication networks, freezing $20M in illicit funds.
PART III: AFTER ACTION
1. OUTCOME
a. Systemic Gaps
(1) Within 14 days, JTF-SB reduces migrant crossings by 70% and seizes 85% of attempted fentanyl shipments.
b. Legal Bottlenecks
(1) Immigration courts remain overwhelmed, delaying asylum rulings.
c. Diplomatic Strain
(1) Mexico condemns unilateral U.S. military actions near shared borders, demanding reinstated joint disaster-response frameworks.
2. SUPPORT
a. The crisis underscores the need for Congress to expand JTF-SB’s mandate to include immigration adjudication support and binational resource-sharing agreements.
b. Key Innovation
(1) JTF-SB’s integration of Title 10 military logistics with DHS law enforcement creates a hybrid security-humanitarian model, setting a precedent for future border emergencies.
PART IV: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1. FUERZAS AMIGAS 2024
a. Fuerzas Amigas 2024 was a binational disaster response exercise between the U.S. and Mexican militaries held June 24–28, 2024, primarily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and other locations along the border.
b. Key Details
(1) Purpose: Strengthen cross-border operational compatibility and improve readiness for natural disasters.
(2) Participants: Approximately 220 U.S. service members (including units like the 172nd Chemical Company and CBRNE command) and 280 Mexican troops from the 5th Military Region.
(3) Scenarios: Simulated disasters included a collapsed stadium, chemical wastewater spills, train derailments with hazardous materials, and airport terminal collapses.
(4) Activities: Joint search-and-rescue drills, hazardous material containment, and construction of a mobile field hospital. U.S. forces deployed helicopters (Chinook and Blackhawks) and coordinated with Mexican Army trucks and local police.
(5) Leadership: U.S. Joint Task Force Civil Support (under U.S. Army North) directed command-and-control operations.
c. Additional Collaboration
(1) Follow-up exercises: A July 15–August 3 joint training at Mexico’s Santa Gertrudis center and August 5–September 3 Mexican participation at the U.S. Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana.
(2) Specialized training: U.S. special forces conducted sessions with Mexican Marines in Chiapas in June 2024.
d. The exercise emphasized shared tactics, communication protocols, and humanitarian response strategies to enhance bilateral coordination during crises.
2. TITLE 10: MILITARY LOGISTICS
a. Title 10 of the U.S. Code establishes the legal foundation for military logistics, emphasizing core logistics capabilities and operational support structures critical to national defense.
b. Scope: Includes maintenance and repair of weapon systems, mission-essential equipment (within four years of operational deployment), and materiel critical to strategic plans.
c. Exclusions: Special access programs, nuclear aircraft carriers, and commercial items purchased without significant modification.
d. Workload Requirements
(1) Performed at Government facilities to ensure technical competence, cost efficiency, and surge capacity.
(2) Contracting restrictions apply (prohibited under OMB Circular A-76 except in specific cases).
e. Logistics Support Acquisition Authority
(1) 10 U.S.C. § 2341 authorizes the DoD to acquire logistics support, supplies, and services for forces deployed outside the U.S., ensuring operational continuity.
f. Defense Logistics Agency
(1) Role: Centralized logistics provider under 10 U.S.C. § 197, managing global supply chains, procurement, and distribution for military departments and unified commands.
(2) Functions
(a) Materiel Management: Cataloging, procurement, storage, and distribution of critical items.
(b) Contract Administration: Support for DoD components and federal agencies.
(c) Information Systems: Operating the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) and technical data repositories.
g. Sustainment and Logistics Reviews
(1) 10 U.S.C. § 118b mandates comprehensive reviews of logistics requirements to align with force structure and operational plans, ensuring readiness for evolving threats.
h. This framework ensures the U.S. military maintains a resilient, responsive logistics infrastructure capable of supporting global operations and contingency plans.
JTF-SB 2025
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Report by JCL, Pvt., USMC, (212xxxx-2533), 27th RLT-HQ, (AT998690).
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