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The US military has issued an order National Guard To create rapid-response units in all 50 states and four territories that can be equipped with batons, body shields, Tasers and pepper spray to quell civil unrest.
an internal memo published by GuardianDated Oct. 8 and signed by Maj. Gen. Ronald Burkett, director of operations for the Pentagon’s National Guard Bureau, orders the training of about 500 troops per state, for a total of 23,500.
It is said in the memo pete hegsethThe War Department will deploy military trainers to each state and territory to “operationalize” the program by January 1, 2026.
Each location will also be provided “100 sets of crowd control equipment used to support this requirement”, and says their troops will be trained “how to form squad-sized riot control formations”, how to use riot batons and shields, and “how to monitor a riot/crowd control operation”, as well as de-escalation techniques.
They will be expected to report monthly on their progress to the Pentagon.
instructions make good on one executive Order issued by the President donald trump In August he called on Hegseth to ensure that “the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of each state are resourced, trained, organized, and available to assist federal, state, and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring public safety and order whenever circumstances require.”
Trump’s order specifically ordered the Secretary to “ensure the availability of a permanent National Guard quick reaction force that will be resourced, trained, and available for rapid nationwide deployment.”
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said of the October memo: “The President has lawfully deployed the National Guard to many cities, either in response to violent riots that local leaders have refused to suppress, or by inviting appropriate assistance to local law enforcement.
“President Trump and the entire Administration are working to make America safe again. The tremendous results from cities like Memphis and D.C., where crime has dropped significantly following National Guard deployments, defy all fears and lies.”
But not everyone is convinced. Former U.S. Marine Corps captain and chief executive of the Vet Voices Foundation, Janessa Goldbeck, said: Guardian The order represents “the President’s effort to normalize a national, militarized police force.”
Goldbach warned that such forces could be used without their permission in states led by Democratic governors or even deployed to suppress voting in elections.
“The president could declare a state of emergency and say the elections were rigged and use allegations of voter fraud to seize ballots from secure polling stations,” he said, outlining a worst-case scenario.
Trump has already deployed the National Guard los angeles And Washington DCthis year to help local law enforcement combat urban crime, despite official data showing that such a move was not necessary, and other Democrat-run cities such as Chicago and Portland, Oregon have since attempted to follow suit. obstructions in court,