Addressing Concerns and Rumors About Jade Helm 15

Recently, I have heard from many of you concerned about the U.S. military’s Jade Helm 15 training exercise and what it means for Texas. Jade Helm 15 is a training exercise that will be led by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) with Special Operation Forces from all four services. Around 1,200 U.S. service members are expected to participate in the exercise in Texas from July 15, 2015 to September 15, 2015. For over 40 years, the U.S. military has conducted similar training exercises. In fact, Jade Helm 15 is modeled after Robin Sage—a training exercise that began in 1974 and spanned 15 counties in North Carolina.

Texas has a long history of supporting our military and their families. This exercise will enable our military to receive the best possible training so they can continue to carry out the mission and keep America safe. Training exercises are expected to take place on military installations and private land (with the permission of the landowner), and local law enforcement is working with the military to make sure our local communities are notified of upcoming exercises ahead of time.

To be clear, this training exercise is NOT implementing martial law or a military takeover of the state of Texas by the federal government. The exercise will not infringe upon our civil liberties. As you know, the U.S. military is sworn to uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution and I have the utmost trust and confidence in our nation’s military to continue doing so. Please join me in continuing to support our brave men and women in uniform, their families, and all who keep America safe and sacrifice so much for our freedom.

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