Remainder Of Active-Duty Troops Sent Home From Washington, D.C.

Remainder Of Active-Duty Troops Sent Home From Washington, D.C.

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Mark Esper ordered the return of 1600 active duty troops from Washington DC, with 700 going back to Fort Bragg. This decision followed peaceful protests and sufficient National Guard presence in DC. McCarthy announced the arrival of additional National Guard members and an investigation into a helicopter incident on June 1st, where a helicopter flew low over protesters. The crew involved has been grounded.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Mark Esper's decision to send active duty troops back to their home bases?

To reduce military expenses

Due to violent protests in DC

Because the city had enough National Guardsmen

To prepare for a military exercise

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many National Guard members were already present in DC before the additional deployment?

1200

3900

700

1600

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific order was given to the National Guardsmen in DC?

To carry weapons

To patrol the streets

Not to carry weapons

To assist in crowd control

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What incident is the DC National Guard investigating?

A breach of security at a government building

A military parade

A helicopter flying low over protesters

A protest march

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken against the crew involved in the helicopter incident?

They were promoted

They were given a warning

They were transferred

They were grounded