Unlike covert actions undertaken by the C.I.A., such clandestine activity does not require the presidents approval or regular reports to Congress, although Pentagon officials have said that any significant ventures are cleared through the National Security Council. Special Operations troops have already been sent into a small number of countries to carry out limited surveillance and reconnaissance missions, including operations to gather intelligence about airstrips, bridges and beaches that might be needed for an offensive.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37326328/ns/us_news-the_new_york_times

Nobel Peace prize anyone? Perhaps the government has created a fresh batch of Jason Bourne type troops!?



-- Edited by SELLC on Tuesday 25th of May 2010 06:31:49 AM