Parts of the Texas border are popular crossing points for undocumented migrants, and Border Patrol agents, in their green uniforms about 9,200 of them in the state are everywhere. "That uniform represents the cloth of our nation for people who don't draw overtime, who serve around the world at the direction of the national command authority," Honor said to MSNBC. But both the Army's uniforms and law enforcement patches are also available for purchase online by the general public, fueling concerns that a renegade group would be able to mimic the same tactics used by the federal agents particularly in the scenario with unmarked minivans seen in recent videos. Wong, who was armed with an AR-15-type rifle and a pistol, was spotted by actual National Guard members after he fell into formation with them, the outlet said. To date, BORTAC agents have carried out operations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco and Newark. 67 0 obj <>stream They only have to resort to violence because YOU force them to in order to stay alive. This murder, a flagrant violation of US and international law, set a precedent whereby the US president can sign death warrants for US citizens on his own say-so, without charges or trial. BORTAC is the tactical/special response arm of the United States Border Patrol. A sniper is the pinnacle of marksmanship. Im curious as to how you consider murdering people who disagree with you liberating them. . uhm K hVmO8+[ieMwTCh%mR%AfmJw whats the DHS doing in Mexico and Afghanistan? If you dont want to get hurt, you shouldnt break into peoples homes and try to kill them. you do what you gotta do in order to profit from the opium trade in afghanistan. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Some armed activists have also worn pieces of the Army's uniform or carried with them military-style gear to protests, making it even more difficult to differentiate civilians from law enforcement. BORTAC conducts missions within the United States and in other countries "in furtherance of the U.S. Border Patrol's mission," but typically operates in desert areas around the US-Mexico border. They have also been involved in countless "counter-narcotics" operations in South America, most . In 2007, BORTAC was placed under the command of the newly formed Special Operations Group (SOG) together with the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit (BORSTAR). Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). The political establishment, Democratic and Republican alike, has responded to the coronavirus pandemic by funneling trillions of dollars to corporate America and Wall Street in order to keep the stock market afloat. The trial ended in acquittals. The unit was founded in 1984 to put down protests by immigrants at Immigration and Naturalization Service detention facilities. Sorry, but people who willingly sign up to blindly murder whoever theyre told to by a bunch of octogenarian sociopaths arent good people. Since February of this year, the Trump administration has been mobilizing BORTAC to carry out immigration round-ups in 10 cities where local governments have ordered police not to fully collaborate with federal immigration agents in detaining and deporting immigrants and carrying out immigration raids. The secretary told the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday about the current Border Patrol agents role. . "This is clearly an urban environment and civil . A Pentagon spokesman on Tuesday echoed Gen. Milley's view and said Defense Secretary Mark Esper has made the Trump administration aware of his concerns with the appropriation of the US military's uniforms. "Get the hell out of our uniforms. The goal is to assess in someone what is normally immeasurable. The most recent data available, from 2016, shows that the two agencies employ 271 BORTAC and 282 BORSTAR active and ready reserve agents. At a protest in Las Vegas, Zachary Sanns was charged with false impersonation of a federal officer, according to 8 News Now. Next youll be hunting people who grow tobacco, drink alcohol, wear clothing you dont deem appropriate, and people who dont regularly attend church. FORT BLISS, Texas News that a BORTAC agent killed the Texas gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers during a school rampage has shined a spotlight on an elite US Border Patrol unit that would rather remain in the shadows. Stay up to date with what you want to know. BORTAC had originally deployed to New York on June 10, 2015. It would be a fatal mistake, however, for workers to believe that a victory for the Democrats and Joe Biden in November would halt the attack on democratic rightsas they are being told by much of the media, the trade unions and the various pseudo-left organizations that promote so-called progressive Democrats such as Bernie Sanders. Its rap sheet includes involvement in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, both part of the illegal and unprovoked invasion of Iraq in 2003 that resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and the destruction of the countrys social infrastructure. The failure to fund or organize any serious response to the public health crisis triggered by the pandemic, compounded by the criminal back-to-work drive, has resulted in a full-scale catastrophe. BORTAC was established in 1984 and engages in specialized missions near the border. The program brought federal, state and local law enforcement agencies together with ICE in an effort to deport immigrants who were already living in communities, as opposed to those attempting to cross the border. Several members of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, which operates under the DHS, wore the US Army's camouflage uniform as they patrolled Portland's streets last week in a mission officials said was to protect federal buildings that were vandalized by demonstrators. The second . 0 caves. Agent Zapata was assassinated by drug thugs wielding ATF-enabled firearms in Mexico. During the 1980s, it worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the war on drugs in the United States. They bring unique skills to COIN operations. Federal agents from agencies like the CBP's immediate-response force, also known as the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), were mobilized in an effort to protect federal buildings, despite resistance from state and local leaders. Build a mass movement to force Trump out. Mr. Trump also sent members of the unit to so-called sanctuary cities where local police are instructed not to assist federal immigration enforcement agents. There are unfortunately a lot of lives lost and destroyed because of such disasters and as far as when I served we volunteered to help out, we were not told to or ordered to!!! Secondly, they arent attacking us because theyre jealous, they attacked us becasuse people like you spent decades sticking your nose where it didnt belong and meddeling in the internal affairs of other countries. Raul Ortiz, the Border Patrol chief, said that when his agents got the call about the Uvalde shooting around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, between 80 and 100 of them both on and off duty headed to the school. hb``Pg``e P#0p4 C1C(?*|d|=E`/cC-"y$X8A/F=%-M'.:FC%3 juzJuQ x Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila were not just ICE agents. The protests erupted in minority working class areas of Los Angeles against the travesty of the Simi Valley criminal trial of police who brutally beat Rodney King. Other activists, such as members of the Boogaloo movement, have also worn pieces of the Army's uniform or carried with them military-style gear to the same protests throughout the country adding to the confusion in identifying actual law enforcement agents from others groups. The agency in its current form is characterized as a rapid response unit capable of executing both foreign and national level domestic operations. BORTAC agents have operated in 28 countries around the world. Today, BORTAC responds to criminal activity and terrorist threats throughout the world to protect the United States. While conducting what the agency refers to as foreign internal defense missions, BORTAC agents provide training to host government personnel. BORTAC has provided tactical team and counter-narcotics training to dozens to foreign police officers and paramilitary units. Texas officials said federal agents stormed Robb Elementary school despite local police orders. But concerns have grown as pictures of the uniformed personnel in Portland beating protesters with batons were widely publicized amid the federalized crackdown. Most often, he said, incidents that Border Patrol responds to along with local officers are related to immigration. Border Patrol agents at the Uvalde civic center after the shooting at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday. Its somewhat controversial since theyre basically placed in a combat role although its arguably not so different from what they do in the US, just a lot more dangerous. It looks like the whole U.S. War on Terror in Afghanistan has gone interagency and . The simplest answer is usually the correct one. "Because when you start introducing the military, you're talking about a different level of effort there. There is certainly a conspiracy. To use against American citizens along with the drones that will be deployed for our safety by Big Sister when gun owners resist turning in their weapons as will be required. Thank you for admitting the youre hunting people whove done nothing wrong. There are and always has been individuals and groups wanting the US and western societies shut down. Border Patrol created the BORTAC unit in 1984, in response to rioting at immigration detention facilities. stopping them; the ants will soon be here. "Get the hell out of our uniforms. The sole purpose of governments is organized coercion. Marco Bello/Reuters. Id like to remind them that as a trusted TV personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves. You know I firmly believe in everyones right to free speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, etc but anyone who would knowingly harm a kid like that should have their balls cut off, stuffed down their throat and have their mouth sewn shut!!!! Most of them are retired ATF, ICE, CBP agents as well as LEO who are looking for more work and money and who want to serve their country after they have retired. Reuters Some of these visibly armed activists also wear the same specialty patches worn by US troops upon completion of the military's specialty schools, such as the US Army's Airborne or Ranger School, likely in reference to their past . Thanks. FYI: theAmerican Contractors in Iraq reports 59 of their ilk have been killed in the second quarter of 2012 (so far) vs. 418 deaths in all of 2011. RED FORCES = Enemies. de Oppresso Liber (liberate the oppressed)! As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. May 26, 2022 40. The deployment of BORTAC in Portland is for the same purpose: to intimidate and repress youth and workers protesting police brutality. When conducting operations, BORTAC personnel are also equipped with a Kevlar ballistic helmet and an armored assault vest. Killing others because a politician or business man ordered them to, is the right thing? The course lasts a month and candidates must pass the following tests: An initial physical test, including push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 1.5-mile run and pistol qualification. The fact that you cannot distinguish between something being illegal because some asshole politician saying it should be and something being illegal because it hurts innocent people is worrying, but not uncommon for LEOs / military. It is always sad to see people die trying to help others. Sign up for notifications from Insider! BORTAC agents are authorized to carry firearms on and off duty. Since operations began in Iraq and Afghanistan, requests for volunteers have routinely been sent to patrol agents to serve mostly as trainers for the respective countries to develop their own version of the Border Patrol. Yes it happened, I was one of the ER personnel who worked on that young man for over an hour because one of the people you say arent hurting anyone spiked 8 kids drinks while they were at practice!!!! With his poll numbers falling, Trump is flailing about and turning to the most brutal and repressive measures. If theyre not evidence of increasing Taliban infiltration of Afghan forces I dont know what is. The unit has conducted training and opera- tions with foreign and domestic law enforcement and military entities throughout the United States and around the world, including support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After coming to power, Obama vastly expanded a program begun under Bush called Secure Communities. An agent with BORTAC shot and killed the gunman, according to officials. BORTAC has played a key role in major US operations. These units and other federal law enforcement agencies often wear the US Army's camouflage uniform BORTAC in particular has deployed to austere environments in the past, including Iraq and Afghanistan. "For three solid years we had some very, very awesome trainers heroes out . such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Border Patrol officers at the scene of the shooting at Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde. One video uploaded to social media channels showed an individual suspected of assault or property destruction being whisked away in an unmarked minivan, prompting state and congressional leaders to demand an investigation. They promote their own authoritarian agenda, including internet censorship, in alliance with the CIA, the FBI and sections of the military. If the people of Afghanistan are to have chance to live full and peaceful lives, they are in need of assistance to . Napolitano says two were former Homeland Security employees. No one is harmed by a drug dealer selling drugs. A spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) explained in February that BORTAC was being mobilized to increase arrests of immigrants by 35 percent in the 10 cities. The CBP agents, who were also kitted with the same woodland camouflage uniforms US troops wear in combat, were shown in numerous videos and pictures detaining and beating demonstrators. The people that work in law enforcement, particularly in South Texas, have such a strong kind of common bond, almost familial,said Charley Wilkison, the executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, a professional association. Care to provide a reference? The stated mission of BORTAC is to provide the Immigration and Naturalization Service with a specially trained and equipped tactical unit to address unusual situations within the service by use of special techniques. A CBP fact sheet on the agency indicates that its in the desert where BORTAC teams are really in their element. The document continues: Agents hide in the desert brush and wait for illegal immigrants or drug smugglers to sneak down centuries-old secret trails.. Do you have a confidential source within DHS? There is nothing new here except in its access/openness and enlargement. Forces As soon as we (US and its partners) leave full ops in AFG the previous rulers will move in. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. From wikipedia, The negative reputation of snipers can be traced back to the American Revolution, when American Marksmen would intentionally target British officers, an act considered uncivilized by the British Army at the time (this reputation would be cemented during the Battle of Saratoga, when Benedict Arnold allegedly ordered his marksmen to target British General Simon Fraser, an act that would win the battle and French support).. These LEPs want to rob the American tax payer blind, first thru their pension from their LEO career and then again as a mercenary. So no we are not all scum!!!!! The US Border Patrol maintains several BORTAC units located at various locations throughout the US. although Ralph tells me bloggers arent journalists in any legal sense. "The use of these shadow forces by President Trump and the acting DHS secretary is deeply disrespectful to our military men and women in uniform who risk their lives abroad to fight for the rights our Constitution guarantees us. Watch the video of workers internationally explain why you should donate to the WSWS. There are and always has been individuals and groups wanting the US and western societies shut down. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider What the hell is the legal sense of journalist? Also, enough with the black ops talk. After spending trillions of dollars to further build up the military-intelligence apparatus, Obama handed Trump the reins and told the American people to respect his presidency. BORTAC returned to El Paso on June 19 after the trail went cold. One thing is for certain, there is no whole thing without having side-effects , folks could take a You should look up the definition of oppressed. BORTAC: The US Border Sentinels. What is going on inside that head of yours? At a protest in Las Vegas, Zachary Sanns was charged with false impersonation of a federal officer, according to 8 News Now. In situations like Tuesdays, all local law enforcement agencies react and respond, one police chief said. When has it ever had position connotations outside of fellow service members or mall ninjas? Again, they were doing nothing wrong by creating a product and you were the agressors. Members of specialized response teams, such as BORTAC, previously wore distinct uniforms depending on their location and circumstance. Prior to the Obama administration, there was very little interior enforcement. We still dont know why Zapata was in Mexico. BORTAC was established in 1984 and engages in specialized missions near the border. Who didnt hurt anyone??! One of the units sharpshooters killed the gunman at Robb Elementary School; its members have Special Forces-type training and often target smuggling operations. Delta Force is the Army's top covert combat unit, with a long history of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages in war zones around the world. The MSM guards its special privileges zealously, as if the First Amendment protects only them. "Federal agents who are wearing camouflage in our streets and carrying out the orders of our corrupt president against Americans obviously have no understanding of our military's most basic values to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States," Moulton said to Insider. BORTAC agent was responsible for killing the shooter, present at the border with military weapons. "That uniform represents the cloth of our nation for people who don't draw overtime, who serve around the world at the direction of the national command authority," Honor said to MSNBC. %cxf. In his final press conference in the White House, he vouched for the political legitimacy of the incoming administration and declared that having won, it is appropriate for [Trump] to go forward with his visions and his values.. BORTAC is the tactical unit of the US Border Patrol, a branch of CBP. When deployed domestically, these agents wear numbers instead of name tags for the protection of the officers, according to CPB. race of giant space ants. Sign up for notifications from Insider! endstream endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 13 0 obj <>stream Every war we were involved in for the past century except WWII was a war of aggression that the US had no justification to be involved in they were all about cramming our views down other peoples throats at the point of a gun. Drug posession / drug dealing is the primary reason for most of the inmates we have in the US and we imprison a higher percentage of our population they fucking China. In Afghanistan there are representatives from the US for everything from Law Enforcement to Border Patrol to Farming and Economic Development. The Democratic Party represents a faction of the same ruling class to which Trump himself belongs. Persons of all expertise are needed to meet these goals and some are going to pay the highest price. The unit is headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and can be deployed immediately when needed. Just people trying to do the right thing( while earning a living, doing work they like/know). But as a whole the military are a good bunch of people!!!! Oregon legally allows small regulated growing for medical marijuana use. The Soviet army in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 31, 1979. Three contractors were killed in Sundays attack. In other words, BORTAC agents are trained killers who specialize in hunting immigrants. This is just my honest opinion!!!! To follow up with the LEO information above (which I can confirm is correct because I work with them daily) there are lots of government functions that a fledgling state needs to master. Your favorite justification appeared to be on the net the simplest thing to have Afghanistan is rich with rare-earth minerals and other resouces and continues to be a hot bed for war-makers. A former DHS official speaking to the Washington Post under conditions of anonymity said BORTAC agents were viewed within the US military-intelligence community as highly trained, valuable, scarce resources. The official told the Post that the agents would typically be used for domestic law enforcement in extraordinary circumstances adding, [T]hese units dont normally sit around idle., Both BORTAC and its sister group BORSTAR are relatively small units compared to US military Special Operations forces. Border Patrol typically operates in Uvalde, which is located within 100 miles of the border, Texas Monthly reported. That was roughly double the rate under Republican President George W. Bush and more than the number deported by any previous president in US history. Created in 1984 to respond to riots inside immigration detention facilities, BORTAC was trained in a way that mirrors aspects of the US special operations forces' selection courses, and it has been described by agents as mentally and physically grueling.. Spooky! In 2015, members of the team assisted with the manhunt of the escaped convicted killers Richard Matt and David Sweat in upstate New York. While it is rare for the BORTAC team to play such a central role in the response to a local crime, it has happened before. de Oppresso Liber (liberate the oppressed)! Thats their choice to make, NOT yours. "That uniform represents the cloth of our nation for people who don't draw overtime, who serve around the world at the direction of the national command authority," Honor said to MSNBC on Tuesday. Sorry, but we attacked Afghanistan and created this mess. They have sought from the outset to channel mass opposition to Trump behind their war-mongering anti-Russia campaign and opposed any real fight against Trumps attacks on immigrants and on the working class as a whole. In recent years, BORTAC units have even been sent to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Texas officials said federal agents stormed Robb Elementary school despite local police orders. A crude rebar ladder lies crumpled in the dirt of Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Feb. 25 . Mission. Prosecutors reportedly said he stood on alongside police officers while armed with an AR-15-type rifle and wearing tactical gear. It now serves as the Border Patrol's version of a SWAT team and engages in services related to human smuggling, drug trafficking, and high-risk missions. ", The DHS and CBP have disputed the suggestion that their agents at the scene were unidentifiable "masked stormtroopers. Perhaps the agent is simply an expert on border security and was in the right place at the right time to take out an unexpected sniper. One video uploaded to social media channels showed an individual suspected of assault or property destruction being whisked away in an unmarked minivan, prompting state and congressional leaders to demand an investigation. There are Law Enforcement Professionals (LEPs) working with the US Military in A-Stan. "The secretary has a expressed a concern of this within the administration, that we want a system where people can tell the difference," he added. In Los Angeles, Gregory Wong was taken into custody after he wore similar attire to a National Guard member ABC7 reported, citing sources. Spooky is probably pretty close to a true assessment. And for many observers, including seasoned US service members and civil-rights groups, the visibility of the patches are often overshadowed by the military uniforms or even obscured by the fog of war during a time of crisis.

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