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Some 11,000 US Troops to Work Security During Inauguration

by Blue Crush | December 18, 2008 at 08:29 am

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More than 11,000 US troops will be providing defense, medical and other support during the January 20th presidential inauguration. In addition, there'll be some 4,000 local police, 4,000 police from around the country, along with other government agencies.

General Gene Renuart, commander in charge of domestic defence, says they're assigned because an event of this type demands preparedness. In a session with defence writers, Renuart said about 7,500 active duty military and roughly 4,000 National Guard troops will participate in the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

They will include a contingent on alert to to respond to a chemical attack.

Others will perform ceremonial roles in parades, reviews and honour guards.

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Bugenhagen (not verified)

at 09:13 on December 18th, 2008

Unbelieveable

I guess they will have to use Blackwater et al as agent provocateurs

Amy Judd

at 10:10 on December 18th, 2008

I'm not surprised this many are taking part - can you imagine how terrible it would be if something happened during the Inaguration?

politisite

at 14:39 on December 18th, 2008

My feeling on this whole thing is for him to be sworn in at the White House and televised. Lets send a message that this Administration is concerned about expenditures.

At the same time, This is a historical day for America and should have some fanfare. 11K troops are needed in other theaters.