Due to the ongoing violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and the recent killing of three American citizens in the city of Ciudad Juarez, all non-official travel (leave and pass) is prohibited until further notice to the states of Chihuahua and Durango. Similarly, travel is prohibited to the cities of Nogales, Pieras, Agres, Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey, Matamoras and Juarez.
Official DOD travel to these areas is limited to mission-essential travel only.
Emergency travel exceptions may beauthorized upon approval of commanders or agency directors.
This travel directive applies to all active-duty and reserve personnel. U.S. Northern Command encourages dependents, DOD contractors and DOD civilians to abide by the restrictions.