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The Army Reserve is assessing whether several types of support units could be made available to U.S. Southern Command within 90 to 120 days, CBS News reported. The internal message requests feedback from subordinate commands about their ability to supply those forces.
The message does not mention Cuba. Multiple U.S. officials told CBS News that the request is connected to continuing military planning focused on the island. The document contains no deployment orders and does not state how many service members could be involved, where they might go or what operation they might support.
Units under review
The requested formations include a military police brigade, an engineer battalion and several medical and logistics units. The medical formations would coordinate care and provide emergency surgery and trauma treatment near U.S. forces.
The logistics formations would oversee transportation, maintenance, fuel and supplies. A military police brigade could handle duties including security, detention and military law enforcement.
Army Reserve commands were directed to respond to headquarters by Sept. 25. The Army Reserve did not respond to CBS News before publication.
Wider military planning
U.S. Southern Command said it continually works with other parts of the military to assess possible needs across Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The command declined to discuss potential deployments or timelines, citing operational security.
Earlier in 2026, U.S. forces conducted reconnaissance of the seafloor and maritime approaches around Cuba. Air components also went on heightened readiness and were told to position personnel for a possible deployment, but those plans were not carried out.
The planning comes while the Trump administration is applying economic pressure on Cuba and calling for political reforms. The U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 annual threat assessment portrayed Cuba mainly as an environment that can assist Russia, China and Iran rather than as an independent strategic threat.