One hundred and fifty Army special operations troops are working out of a base near Amman, keeping an eye on the border with Syria.
Their primary job is to monitor Syria's chemical and biological weapons, and ensure that the US has warning of their being moved or used.
The troops have also been working with Jordanian soldiers to improve their readiness in case the Syrian war spreads, as well as helping them figure out how to deal with the large numbers of refugees that have crossed the border.
Refugees, in Syria alone, are estimated at around three hundred thousand.
It is unclear how long they have been in Jordan, Panetta only said that they've been there, "for a period of time".
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