[I want you to know that this is the exact way that the Vietnam “conflict” started. We were never really “at war” with Vietnam since Congress never really officially declared “war” on that country. We were only there as: ADVISORS! The very first troops sent were to “train” the rebel factions and give logistical support! Well over 50,000 Americans died in that undeclared “conflict”.]
The move, which was first reported by the media, will once again contradict Obama’s 2013 promise of not putting any “American boots on the ground in Syria.”
“Just as I have approved additional support for Iraqi forces against ISIL (Islamic State, previously ISIS/ISIL – RT), I’ve decided to increase US support for local forces fighting ISIL in Syria,” Obama said.
“A small number of US special operations forces are already on the ground in Syria,” he said. “Their expertise has been critical as local forces have been driving ISIL out of key areas. So given the success, I have approved the deployment of up to 250 additional US personnel in Syria, including special forces, to keep up this momentum.”
It was not immediately clear how many of those 250 troops would be added to special operations, medical or intelligence support. According to Obama, they will be involved in special operations as well as in training and assisting Syrian opposition forces to fight IS.
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https://www.rt.com/news/340798-us-syria-more-troops/