https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2482218/army-leaders-provide-update-of-guard-activities-in-washington/source/GovDelivery/ "The Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with about 7,000 personnel for the coming weeks. That presence will likely draw down to about 5,000 by mid-March, he said. The Guard has received four requests for follow-on assistance from federal and municipal partners. The requests have come from the U.S. Park Police, U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. All four requests have been approved, he said. National Guard service members will provide a variety of support, including security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics and safety support to these organizations, Whitely said. "National Guard members will be postured to meet the requirements of the supported civil authorities up to and including protective equipment and arming if necessary," he added. Hokanson said there are currently about 13,000 National Guard troops in the District of Columbia, primarily conducting security missions in support of district and federal partners. "