U.S. Is Talking to Taliban About Getting People to Kabul Airport

The video discusses the sustainment of checkpoints to increase throughput at the airport, with 5800 troops actively monitoring threats and empowered to make force protection decisions. The mission prioritizes the safety of personnel, American citizens, and Afghan evacuees. Since July, approximately 42,000 people have been relocated, with 37,000 evacuated since August 14th. This progress is attributed to the teamwork and dedication of military and interagency colleagues, as well as allies and partners.

What is the primary purpose of establishing checkpoints at the airport?

• To facilitate safe passage and increase throughput

• To monitor threats globally

• To increase the number of troops

• To relocate personnel

How many troops are currently stationed at the airport?

• 5800

• 6200

• 4200

• 5000

What inherent right do U.S. forces retain during the mission?

• To establish new checkpoints

• To increase troop numbers

• To use force in self-defense

• To evacuate civilians

What is considered of paramount importance during the mission?

• Increasing troop numbers

• Establishing more checkpoints

• The safety of personnel, American citizens, and Afghan evacuees

• Monitoring global threats

How many people have been relocated since the end of July?

• 37,000

• 42,000

• 50,000

• 45,000