Whether it is imminent or not I do not want the military practicing on us. Recall in the early 50’s the government decided it would be fine to see how well a gas agent could be dispersed by infecting those in a subway tunnel without their knowledge. This government is out of control, period and needs reining in. Whether it is to practice for a foreign mission or to subdue the populace, who cares, it is WRONG. BTW, who decides when to send in the military to subpress one of these activities: during an armed revolt, a vocal demonstration, a strike...when and who? Do I want that insane dilusional jerk in the whitehouse making this determination....absolutely NOT.
They're not "practicing on us." They're running urban combat drills in an abandoned school. So, the military could either a) spend huge amounts of money and time to build a similar structure on post, or b) utilize an existing structure. No question the communication with the local folks of what's about to happen needs work, but ya'll are going apeshit over some blanks, a few flashbangs, and an idiot reporter.