The U.S. Army is preparing operational plans to carry out executions of four inmates held on the military’s death row, according to reporting from two outlets. Both accounts say the Army’s internal documentation outlines steps to conduct the executions if directed to proceed by the president. The preparations are described as laying the groundwork for executions that would be carried out for the first time in more than 50 years, implying a significant departure from the military’s recent use of capital punishment. The outlets both link the next decision point to presidential approval, indicating that the Army would not carry out the sentences without authorization. The inmates involved are described as the military’s four death-row prisoners. While the articles focus on planning and conditional readiness, they do not indicate that an execution date has been set or that the president has already issued an order. Overall, the reports describe a status of preparation within the Army, dependent on executive direction.