SPMAGTF-CR-CC deploys from Kuwait to Iraq to bolster security at the US Embassy

Send the Marines@SPMAGTF_CR_CC deploys from Kuwait to Iraq to bolster security at the US Embassy and ensure the safety of American citizens there, Dec. 31. @StateDept pic.twitter.com/NQg4ZAYiGi

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) December 31, 2019

Tremendous pride in these guys.  They're heading to the sound of chaos.  Good on them and I hope everyone comes back safe and whole.

But the strategy side of this thing has me scratching my head.  How can you launch strikes on Iranian militias and NOT have the embassy reinforced BEFORE you hit them?

Make no mistake.

These so called protests are an asymmetric response.  So far the media is labelling these militias as protesters AND luckily for our side they're playing it "smartly" instead of really poking us and launching a full on assault on our house.

I guess the tally so far is...SPMAGTF-CR earns a well done...strategy planners get a WTF.