National Guard Ordered To Form “Quick Reaction” Units
2 weeks ago
By: Dianté Marigny
The National Guard is preparing for a new domestic role under an order backed by President Donald Trump.
Military leaders have directed every state to establish a “quick reaction force” — units trained to respond to civil disturbances and riots on short notice. The plan, led by Maj. Gen. Ronald Burkett, calls for roughly 23,000 Guard members nationwide to receive specialized training in crowd control tactics, including the use of batons, body shields, and non-lethal weapons.
The directive follows an executive order President Trump signed in August expanding the military’s authority to support state and local efforts to address illegal immigration and violent crime inside the U.S.
Under the plan, all state-based quick reaction forces must be fully operational by Jan. 1, 2026.
The National Guard is preparing for a new domestic role under an order backed by President Donald Trump.
Military leaders have directed every state to establish a “quick reaction force” — units trained to respond to civil disturbances and riots on short notice. The plan, led by Maj. Gen. Ronald Burkett, calls for roughly 23,000 Guard members nationwide to receive specialized training in crowd control tactics, including the use of batons, body shields, and non-lethal weapons.
The directive follows an executive order President Trump signed in August expanding the military’s authority to support state and local efforts to address illegal immigration and violent crime inside the U.S.
Under the plan, all state-based quick reaction forces must be fully operational by Jan. 1, 2026.
