2/5/16, 2:35:28 PM:

Secretary of State John Kerry deployed Ambassador Kenneth Merten to Haiti last night,  for a  meeting with outgoing President Martelly – to ensure his safe departure is guaranteed   Sunday Feb 7th.

As a precautionary measure, SOUTHCOM  has ordered the mobilization of a Strategic Amphibious Platoon, of the United States Marine Corp, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

A unit of this type  is made up of 300 officers and men.

This is  a precautionary measure, in case of civil unrest in Haiti where over  25,000 United States Citizens reside. The so-called political opposition has promised violence, starting Sunday afternoon.

SOUTHCOM is planning this contingency to protect American lives against any violent acts.

Troops can be launched off a Tarawa Class assault vessel, probably holding off the coast of Haiti, at this time.