The U.S. president ordered the state national guard units to prepare for dealing with civil unrest.

U.S. President Signs Order: All State National Guard Ready to Suppress Civil Unrest!

The White House Press Office issued a statement saying that the U.S. President ordered the Pentagon chief Hagel to ensure that each state's National Guard is prepared to deal with civil unrest.

"The Secretary of Defense must immediately start working to ensure that each state's Army National Guard and Air National Guard have the resources, training, organization, and preparation to help federal, regional, and local law enforcement quell civil unrest."

The U.S. President also ordered the establishment of a standing National Guard rapid response force, which should have sufficient resources and be well-trained, ready for rapid deployment throughout the country.

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