The Pentagon is developing plans for a permanent “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” that will be deployed to tackle violent rioting, nationwide, at a moment’s notice.
The rapid-deployment unit of hundreds of National Guard troops will be ready to move at short notice to respond to riots, violent protests, and other threats to public safety.
According to The Washington Post, the proposal calls for 600 National Guard troops on standby at all times.
The troops will be split into two 300-member units stationed at military bases in Alabama and Arizona.
The teams could reportedly deploy within one hour of receiving orders.
The documents are said to have been prepared for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby.
They outline what officials describe as a “predecisional” plan still under review.
“The Department of Defense is a planning organization and routinely reviews how the department would respond to a variety of contingencies across the globe,” a defense official reportedly
told Fox News.
“We will not discuss these plans through leaked documents, pre-decisional or otherwise.”
The move comes as the Trump administration has already taken decisive steps to restore order and deter violence in major cities.
In June, President Trump deployed 5,000 National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles to shut down anti-illegal immigration enforcement riots.
On Monday, Trump sent 800 D.C. National Guard troops to support law enforcement in Washington, D.C., as part of a crackdown on violent crime.
Thousands of troops have also been dispatched to the southern border to bolster security and stop illegal crossings.
Under the proposed framework, the reaction force would operate under Title 32 authority.
As such, the Guard would remain under the control of state governors but receive federal funding.
This status is typically used for disaster relief and domestic missions, but can grant Guard members limited law enforcement powers when authorized.
The rapid response teams would be equipped with weapons, riot control gear, and specialized training, working in 90-day rotations to prevent burnout.
While planners acknowledge potential legal and budgetary considerations, they argue the force could provide a critical tool for quickly restoring order when local resources are overwhelmed.
The National Guard first tested a smaller-scale quick reaction force ahead of the 2020 election, stationing 60 troops in Alabama and Arizona on alert for potential political violence.
Guard units were later deployed across the country in response to the weaponsized Black Lives Matter riots following George Floyd’s death.
If approved, the new reaction force would mark a significant step toward ensuring that law enforcement has immediate, well-trained, and fully equipped reinforcements.
Supporters say the move is necessary to protect American communities and uphold public safety in an increasingly volatile climate.
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