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This is a declassified document from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, detailing the planning and execution timeline for the National Guard's involvement in the January 6, 2021 protests in Washington, D.C. The document is available on The Black Vault's website, and the canonical PDF can be found at https://documents2.theblackvault.com/documents/dod/PLANNING-AND-EXECUTION-TIMELINE-FOR-THE-NATIONAL-GUARDS-INVOLVEMENT-IN-THE-JANUARY-6-2021-FIRST-AMENDMENT-PROTESTS-IN-WASHINGTON-DC.PDF. The document was released through a Freedom of Information Act request, and the exact release date is not specified. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-1000 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Timeline for December 31, 2020 - January 6, 2021 JAN 0 0 ZO 1 The purpose of this memorandum is to memorialize the planning and execution timeline for the Washington, D.C., National Guard's involvement in the January 6, 2021 First Amendment Protests in Washington, D.C. The timeline is as follows: Thursday, December 31, 2020 (New Year's Eve) - Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, D.C. Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, deliver a written request for D.C. National Guard (DCNG) support to D.C. Metro Police Department (MPD) and Fire and Emergency Service. Saturday, January 2, 2021 - The Acting Secretary of Defense (AlSD) confers with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Secretary of the Army (SEC ARMY) on the Mayor's written request. Sunday, January 3, 2021 - DoD confirms with U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) that there is no request for DoD support. AlSD meets with select Cabinet Members to discuss DoD support to law enforcement agencies and potential requirements for DoD support. AlSD and CJCS meet with the President. President concurs in activation of the DCNG to support law enforcement. Monday, January 4, 2021 - USCP confirms there is no requirement for DoD support in a phone call with SECARMY. The AlSD, in consultation with CJCS, SECARMY, and DoD General Counsel (GC), reviews the Department's plan to be prepared to provide support to civil authorities, if asked, and approves activation of 340 members of the DCNG to support Mayor Bowser's request. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - Mayor Bowser delivers a letter addressed to the Acting Attorney General, A/SD, and SECARMY confirming that there are no additional support requirements from the D.C. 255 DCNG arrive in D.C. and begin to manage traffic control points alongside local law enforcement. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - A series of phone calls and meetings take place between various officials, including the AlSD, CJCS, SECARMY, and CNGB, regarding the DCNG's involvement in the protests. At 1500, the AlSD determines all available forces of the DCNG are required to reinforce MPD and USCP positions to support efforts to reestablish security of the Capitol complex. The DCNG prepares to move 150 personnel to support USCP, pending AlSD's…

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Planning and Execution Timeline for the National Guard's Involvement in the January 6, 2021 Protests in Washington DC

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C. PDF. The document was released through a Freedom of Information Act request, and the exact release date is not specified. C. C. The timeline is as follows: Thursday, December 31, 2020 (New Year's Eve) - Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr.

Date: JUL 5 · 2026
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This is a declassified document from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, detailing the planning and execution timeline for the National Guard's involvement in the January 6, 2021 protests in Washington, D.C. The document is available on The Black Vault's website, and the canonical PDF can be…

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What was Planning and Execution Timeline for the National Guard's Involvement in the January 6, 2021 Protests in Washington DC about?: C. PDF. The document was released through a Freedom of Information Act request, and the exact release date is not specified. C. C. The timeline is as follows: Thursday, December 31, 2020 (New Year's Eve) - Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr.
Why was this case declassified?: This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Storyflo narrates it directly from the public release.

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