Afghan forces are currently battling a resilient Taliban insurgency.
阿富汗軍隊目前正與復蘇的塔利班反叛分子作戰。
As a response, President Barack Obama has approved giving the U.S. military more ability to accompany and assist the Afghan forces.
作為回應,總統奧巴馬已經批準給予美國軍隊更多能力幫助阿富汗力量。
This was a move to more proactively assist them.
這是更積極主動地幫助他們。
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior U.S defense official said the move could allow greater use of U.S. air power.
一位不愿透露姓名的美國國防部高級官員稱,這一舉動能允許更多使用美國空軍。
This includes close air support. However, he also said, "This not a blanket order to target the Taliban."
這包括近距離空中支援。不過,他同樣表示,“這不是打擊塔利班的一攬子命令?!?/p>
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