Posted on 12/17/2008 9:29:30 PM PST by Sammy67
WASHINGTON – The US military plans to mobilize thousands of troops to protect Washington against potential terrorist attack during the inauguration of president-elect Barack Obama, a senior US military commander said Wednesday.
They will fly combat air patrols and man air defenses, organize large scale medical support, and help local law enforcement provide security in the capital, said General Gene Renuart, head of the US Northern Command.
"(It's) not because we see a specific threat, but because for an event this visible, this important and this historic, we ought to be prepared to respond if something does happen," he told reporters.
Renuart said some 7,500 active duty troops and 4,000 national guard troops will take part in the operations in support of the inauguration of the 44th US president on January 20.
Overall responsibility for security during the inauguration falls to the Secret Service.
But Renuart's command, which is co-located with NORAD, is responsible for preparing for any contingency.
Some troops will march in parades, serve in honor guards or perform other ceremonial duties, he said.
But most of the national guard troops will back up
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Calling Jack Bauer. Cleanup required in the paranoia aisle.
That is, unless they cap a few DC thug maggots with their M4's *thinking* they were terrorists.
[Not to complain but I guess the Posse Comitatus Act was repealed while I slept.]
IT’S ALL GOOD, HE’S GOING TO BE THE KING
I was indulging in a little levity. Please cool your jets.
I agree with this statement. I have also reasoned that a coup (or even an attempt) would bring on a massive outside attack from our "Friends" in Russia and China.
Possie Comitatus doesn’t apply within the District of Columbia.
Sending the military to protect the scoundrels in Washington DC is like using a golden shovel to dig runny manure.
It is my understanding that about 7-8000 Guardsmen have been called nationwide. Why
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