Pacific Northwest Combined Operational Group

Pacific Northwest Combined Operational Group is a military organization, which brings together units from different services to patrol the nation and defend it from external and internal threats.

Overview

When former Secretary of Defense Jonathan Seward declared martial law on August 17, 1996 and suspended the US Constitution, Combined Operational Groups were deployed to maintain order throughout the country.

Pacific Northwest COG is split, since its jurisdiction also covers the Hawaiian Islands. Two Marine battalions hold the islands, while the rest of the COG is stationed in the continental states (Idaho, Oregon, Washington). As any other COG, Pacific Northwest COG is made up of three elements: one force with heavy armor or firepower, one larger infantry force, and an air wing.