troops will be assigned to the border. can you explain what these troops will be doing there? their snition. >> they don't be doing law enforcement duties because they can't. it will be logistics, air support, intelligence reporting, reporting on traffic, presiding food and medical supplies. they will be releasing the border agents who are doing the logistical-type jobs so they can defend this nation. arthel: is this the right step forward? is it necessary? how much can the troops accomplish if they are going to be assigned to the southern border. >> i agree with the secretary all options should be on the table. he's taking advantage of it. i think the military as you heard the leadership say, they will be useful to them on the border. the men and women of the u.s. borderer patrol work that front