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"the Defense Department might propose that the US send conventional ground combat forces into northern Syria for the first time to speed up the fight against ISIS ... 'It's possible that you may see conventional forces hit the ground' ... any decision is ultimately up to President Donald Trump, who has ordered his defense secretary to come up with a proposal to combat ISIS before the end of the month. The move would significantly alter US military operations in Syria if approved and could put troops on the ground within weeks ... US officials are characterizing the concept of deploying ground troops as a point of discussion, stopping short of saying it's a formal proposal ... 'I think it's getting there as rapidly as possible, where it would be a more accelerated campaign,' Mattis said ... Discussions are also underway on fundamentally changing how troops are deployed to Iraq ... Also under discussion is increased cooperation with the Russians and the arming of Kurdish groups in northern Syria supported by the US"
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/politics/pentagon-considering-recommending-combat-troops-in-syria/index.html?sr=twCNN021517pentagon-considering-recommending-combat-troops-in-syria0921PMVODtopPhoto&linkId=34548504
