First off, NG is under the control of each state's Governor, except D of C, which is under control of POTUS.
Secondly, use of lethal force HAS NOT been authorized. Right now, all NG in DC have ZERO weapons.
"The District of Columbia Army National Guard was formed in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson to defend the newly created District of Columbia. It has always been led by a Commanding General as opposed to an Adjutant General and is the only Army National Guard state-level organization activated by the President of the United States for natural and civil emergencies.
Article is horrible.
First off, NG is under the control of each state's Governor, except D of C, which is under control of POTUS.
Secondly, use of lethal force HAS NOT been authorized. Right now, all NG in DC have ZERO weapons.
"The District of Columbia Army National Guard was formed in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson to defend the newly created District of Columbia. It has always been led by a Commanding General as opposed to an Adjutant General and is the only Army National Guard state-level organization activated by the President of the United States for natural and civil emergencies.