United States Armed Forces (military institution)

U.S. Armed Forces run military operations in Khundu, where an infantry platoon conducts live-fire training and coordinates air strikes. GPS and computer failures trigger a deadly friendly-fire incident, killing nine Americans. They also manage Air Force One operations amid landing alerts. Building on Operation Safe Haven to stop ethnic violence with a 36-hour ultimatum, forces prepare troop deployments. C.J. briefs on their role but directs press to Pentagon public affairs. Secretaries of State and Defense counsel President Bartlet on national defense and crisis response as death tolls climb.