At the decision to evacuate, the Airborne Brigade begins planning. Near the embassy is a block of buildings suspected to be harboring militant groups who could possibly undermine the evacuation process. The plan calls for establishing a major military presence near the embassy and a helipad in order to facilitate the evacuation, as well as monitoring the developing situation in the area. Following these operations, it is expected the military presence in this area will be significantly reduced and redeployed.

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