Defense Secretary Mark Esper in March ordered a halt to all movement of U.S. troops for 60 days due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Esper predicted the order would be extended at a press conference Tuesday, but did not specify a new date.
The order, Donovan said, includes exceptions for troop deployments and returns, recruiting and basic training, temporary duty travel or changes of station, travel needed for medical treatment and people who are leaving the military.
Donovan said the new guidelines are „a little bit more liberal“ due to exemptions and waivers when compared to the previous order. He didn’t rule out another extension after June, and said Esper will review the policy every 15 days to determine whether travel may resume earlier.
Source: politico.com
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