For clarity sake what military planners like to do is have assets in place so they can present these options to the leadership, so if the order is given they're ready to move with out delay...

This is standard practice for when leadership states all options are on the table...

This doesn't guarantee military action, but it does add clout to the threat of military action...

Military action can also include small scale operations, escorting aid or at worst decapitation strike...

Constant recon flights will be occurring to keep planers up to date with the situation on the ground so if they need to adjust or react the can.