Army investigation expected to reveal why low-flying military helicopters were used in response to

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

DC protests

A long awaited Army fact-finding investigation is expected to shed new light on why military helicopters were authorized to fly at potentially dangerous low altitudes over protesters in Washington, DC, last June after the death of George Floyd, a move that fueled criticism over the broader federal response to unrest in the nation's capital and contributed to scrutiny that "informed" the service's preparations ahead of the January 6 attack months later, CNN has learned.

The report, which is expected to be released by the Army on Wednesday, will address the internal confusion that led to the flights being authorized without a clear understanding of what was happening at the time, two defense officials told CNN.

It is not expected to deal with any punishments, the officials added. Instead, a key area of focus will be that existing regulations and procedures did not anticipate the type of unrest that occurred. One official told CNN that the regulations governing National Guard support during civil incidents are now likely to be updated.

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Criticism over the way the military and civilian law enforcement handled the summertime protests overall also played a significant role during discussions about using Guard troops in the days before pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, according to an extensive Defense Department timeline and report reviewed by CNN.

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[soothsayer]

1. They were used because trump promised to unleash weapons the likes of which you've never seen

On peaceful protesters

[yardwork]

2. And why weren't helicopters sent on January 6?

[stillcool]

3. "internal confusion"

why bother? All the shit that's gone down, and there's nothing to see anywhere. Poof...it's gone. Not expecting anything different, but just reading it makes me feel like I've been hosed.

[MyOwnPeace]

4. The contrast between the reactions of security

of the events of the Floyd protests and the Jan. 6 Insurrection is something that demands Congressional investigation and action, with or without RepubliQan support or input.
It IS a national security issue.

[Lovie777]

5. General Milley knew better . ...

but still went along while wearing camouflage attire walking with shithole.