The government is in a precarious position now.
Vast numbers of National Guard troops are overseas.
Manpower is so low nearby military facilities are guarded by civilian contractors. "Quelling disturbances" would be problematic.
However when the troops start to return, there will thousands of young men freshly experienced in urban combat - a different dynamic.
Let the government put out a call for citizen action. There will be no shortage then.
I see the government as trying to smooth over what is happening in this country. Americans are not as stupid and gullable as they think we are.