Official US Army Task Force 716 Secure the Border Patch — U.S. Army Task Force 716 Secure the Border Embroidered Patch
Secure the Border — Task Force 716, the U.S. Army element deployed to support border security operations along America's southern frontier.
Task Force 716 is a U.S. Army unit organized and deployed to support border security operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. The "Secure the Border" mission represents the Army's contribution to the broader federal effort to secure the nation's southern boundary, working in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal and state agencies.
The U.S. military has periodically deployed active-duty and National Guard forces to the southern border to provide support to civilian law enforcement agencies. These missions include engineering support (building barriers and roads), aviation surveillance, logistics, communications, and monitoring assistance. Task Force 716's soldiers bring military discipline, organizational capability, and specialized skills to augment the federal law enforcement agencies that hold primary authority for border security.
Border support deployments are demanding operations that require soldiers to operate in extreme heat, rugged terrain, and remote locations along the nearly 2,000-mile southern border. Task Force 716's service represents the Army's commitment to supporting civil authorities when called upon by the nation's leadership.
Perfect For: Task Force 716 members and veterans, Army border security deployment personnel, military-law enforcement cooperation supporters, and Army task force patch collectors.
Task Force 716 — Secure the Border — Army strong on America's southern line.