Operation New Horizons

U.S. Southern Command sponsors these operations and uses active duty, reserve and National Guard forces from throughout the United States to conduct the missions.

[2] The units involved focus on engineering type endeavors to enhance the infrastructure of a region by building schools, medical clinics and roads and similar projects.

The units also conduct medical assistance by providing such support to an area.

[3] Joint Task Force Bravo coordinates a number of these activities.

[4] In addition, these operations often include non-military assistance, such as from the United States Agency for International Development and the United States Department of Agriculture.