A top U.S. military official, Major General Ronald Burkett, has ordered the National Guards of all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories to form “quick reaction forces” for riot control purposes. That’s according to an internal Pentagon memo reviewed by The Guardian, which details how 23,500 troops will be trained in the use of batons, body shields, Tasers and pepper spray on crowds. The memo also says the Pentagon will deploy military trainers to all states and territories with the goal of making the “quick reaction forces” ready by January 1, 2026, with each state reporting on its monthly progress.