WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has ordered a review of the National Guard’s response to recent protests over police brutality and racism, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
“The report will address a range of issues, including training, equipping, organizing, manning, deployment, and employment of National Guard forces,” a statement said.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy will conduct the review, it said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
