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By activating the United States Military to engage in specifically military acts while on American soil rubs against Constitutional guardrails; however, once the Secretary of Defense makes the initial determination of what is, or isn’t, allowed, the next line of defense it the Judicial Branch of our government.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Northern Command
Photos: Courtesy
Cover Photo: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent and a U.S. Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, measure the southern border wall near San Ysidro, California, Feb. 6, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security with the emplacement of physical barriers to add additional security that will curtail illegal border crossings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)
Why Do They Keep Calling Our Soldiers “Title 10 Forces”?
Title 10 of the United States Code outlines the role of United States Armed Forces. It provides the legal basis for the roles, missions and organization of each of the services as well as the United States Department of Defense. So, in essence, all U.S. Armed Forces are “Title 10 Forces”.
So why call them “Title 10 Forces”, now?
If you take the time to read U.S.C. Title 10, in particular Chapter 15 § 280, “Military support for civilian law enforcement agencies: Enhancement of cooperation with civilian law enforcement officials” and Chapter 15 § 284, “Military support for civilian law enfocement agencies: Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime“, broad authority is given to the Secretary of Defense to determine the scope of military involvement in civilian affairs. U.S.C. Title 10 is lacking any explicit interpretations to Constitutional limitations to military authority.
By activating the United States Military to engage in specifically military acts while on American soil rubs against Constitutional guardrails; however, once the Secretary of Defense makes the initial determination of what is, or isn’t allowed, the next line of defense it the Judicial Branch of our government. In an environment where the Executive Branch holds no respect for the authority of the other two branches of government, there exists no recourse for unconstitutional interpretations of U.S. Code Title 10. It is entirely at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense… until and unless it is challenged in court.
Cooperation South of the Border…
Readout of U.S. Northern Command Commander Gen. Gregory M. Guillot’s Meeting with General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico (Defensa) Regarding Cooperative Activities Along the United States and Mexico Border
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – General Gregory M. Guillot, Commander, U.S. Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico (Defensa), met recently to discuss cooperation to increase security along the Mexico and U.S. border. The conversation resulted in the formulation of a Joint Statement of Understanding regarding cooperative activities along the border, to include coordinated patrols on their respective sides of the border, increased information sharing, and methods for immediate communications. The conversation and agreements emphasize that each country will respect the sovereignty of the other. Both General Trevilla and General Guillot expect their agreement will enable further conversations and coordination to ensure the mutual security of both countries.
