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Pentagon plans call for U.S. troops to put down civil unrest

Pentagon planning ‘quick reaction force’ for civil disturbances: Report
The Trump administration is looking at plans to set up a 600-person National Guard “quick reaction force” to quickly deploy to U.S. cities to quell protests or other unrest, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Report: Pentagon plans call for U.S. troops to put down civil unrest
Hundreds of National Guard troops might be stationed in two states and serve as a quick reaction force that could respond to riots and other civil unrest.
Pentagon drawing up quick reaction force of National Guard ready to quell civil unrest at any moment: report
Defense officials reportedly create domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force using National Guard troops capable of deploying nationwide in one hour to quell unrest.
Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest
The Trump administration is evaluating plans that would establish a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” composed of hundreds of National Guard troops tasked with rapidly deploying into American cities facing protests or other unrest,
Pentagon Plans “Quick Reaction” Riot Force In U.S. Cities
New task force of 600 National Guard troops would deploy to American cities within an hour of civil unrest, documents reveal The Pentagon is reportedly exploring the creation of a new task force to address civil disturbances and riots in U.
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Trump Plans Military “Reaction Force” to Use Against Americans
This reporting comes just a day after Trump announced his plans to seize control of Washington, D.C.’s police force in an invocation of Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act of 1973. He threatened increased police force and presence to “clean up” homeless people and “slums,” and also announced the deployment of 800 National Guardsmen into the city.
Trump plans 600-soldier military reaction force ready to strike at a moment’s notice - here's what it will do
President Trump, in coordination with the Pentagon, is planning to establish a 600-soldier National Guard quick reaction force to respond to domestic unrest and protests, raising concerns about military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
Pentagon Draws Up Plans To Send Troops to American Cities
The Trump administration is considering plans for a "Reaction Force" of National Guard troops to deploy quickly to American cities with signs of civil unrest.
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Pentagon Plan Would Create Standing Military Force to Put Down “Civil Unrest”
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to put troops on standby to deploy in as little as an hour.
Trump administration considers rapid deployment force for civil unrest: Report
Pentagon documents detail plans for 'Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force' comprising 600 soldiers who would remain continuously ready for mobilization in under one hour, reports The Washin
The Pentagon Plan for Troops to Put Down Local ‘Unrest’ Nationwide
Internal documents obtained by The Washington Post and reported on Tuesday reveal a secret Pentagon plan by the Trump administration to create a standing force of military personnel that could be rapidly deployed to U.

Trump wants Alabama-based military ‘reaction force’ to stop violence in cities, report states

Documents obtained by The Washington Post indicate that the Pentagon is evaluating plans to set up a task force of National ...

Pentagon mulls National Guard force for rapid city deployments

The Trump Administration is evaluating plans that would establish a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” composed of hundreds of National Guard troops. They would be tasked with rapidly ...