Pentagon orders state National Guards to form rapid response units

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• The Pentagon has instructed all state National Guards to create quick-reaction forces for rapid deployment in response to civil unrest.
• This is the largest change to the National Guard's domestic mission in over a decade, with new units established across all 54 states and territories. 21s
• The new units will serve as dedicated riot control elements, with a subset of troops ready to deploy within eight hours and all troops deployable within a day. 1m 20s
• States will receive funding for necessary equipment and trainers to maintain the rapid response program. 1m 47s
• The move has raised concerns about the blurring of military and law enforcement roles, and legal challenges are expected. 1m 55s