US planning military action in Cuba? Officials weigh 'possible' military action

The US Army Reserve is examining whether it can provide military police, medical personnel and other support units to US southern command within the next four months, as the US steps up military planning linked to potential action against Cuba.According to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News, the Army Reserve is seeking the possible availability of six types of formations, including logistics, engineering, medical and military police units, which could be needed within 90 to 120 days.The message itself does not mention Cuba, but multiple US officials told CBS News that the request is part of continued military planning focused on the island.The formations being assessed include a combat sustainment support battalion for logistics such as transportation, maintenance, fuel and supplies; an engineer battalion; and an expeditionary sustainment command to oversee logistics across a theatre of operations, CBS News reported.The Army Reserve message also seeks a medical brigade,…