CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Record of Bvents and Activities of the Office ofthe Secretary of Defense and Acting ‘Secretary Miller Related to the Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 end 07 January 2021 ‘This memorandum memorializes the discussions and actions leading upto and in response tothe violent attacks on 06 Jenuary 2021. The below timeline isa compilations of notes and correspondence forthe events that occurred, Unless noted otherwise, intemal Department of Defense participants generally included the Acting Secretary of Defense (A/SD), Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD), Chairman of the Joint (Chiefs of Staff (CICS), A/SD Chie of Staff (COS), A/SD Senior Military Advisor (SMA), Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), Principle Military Assistant (PMA), Executive Secretary (ExecSec), Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs (LA), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (PA), Office of the General Council (OGC), DSD SMA (DSMA). 31 Deveaber 2020 ‘+ Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, DC Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, deliver a written request for D.C. National Guard (DCNG) support to DC Metro Police Department (MPD) and Fire and Emergency Service. (02 January 2021, 1330 SecsAny briefs the A/SD and CICS on the mission requirement. Coifies briefing with a letter, No decision made, 03 January 2021 ‘+ Carol Corbin/OSD HD&GS confiemed with John Erickson from USCP, who works for Deputy Chief Sean P. Gallagher (Protective Services Bureau Commander) that USCP wes ‘not requesting DoD support. 1300 The Acting Secretary of Defense (A/SD) meets with select Cabinet Members (A/AG, ‘SEC/taterior, A/SEC DHS, and APNSA) to discuss DoD supporto law enforcement agencies and potential requirements for DoD support. 1645 ASD and CICS meet with APNSA prior to meeting with POTUS, 1730 _AVSD and the Chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs of Staff (CICS) meet with POTUS, POTUS ‘concurs in activation of the DCNG ta support law enforcement. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Office of the Secretary of Defense and Acting Secretary Miller Related to the Civil Disturbance and Et fers to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 (04 Jenuary 2021 4+ USCP confirms there is no re) (SECARMY), 0900 DoD Senior leaders Small Group. The A/SD, in consultation with CICS, SECARMY, ‘and DoD General Counsel (DoD GC), reviews the Department's plan to be prepared 19 provide support to civil authorities, if asked, and approves activation of 340 members of the DENG to support Mayor Bowser's request. -ment for DoD support with the Secretary ofthe Army. (©. Support provided in response to Mayor Bowsers request includes suppor at ‘+ Trafic Control Points: 90 personne! (180 tota/2 shifts); Metro station support: 24 personnel (48 total’2 shits); Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil ‘Support Team: 20 personnel; and intemal Command and Control: 52 personnel © A/SD also authorizes SECARMY to deploy a Quick Reaction Force (40 personnel staged at Joint Base Andrews) ifadditional support is requested by civil authorities. 1700 A/SD and C1CS syne w/Cabinet Members (A/AG, DOI, DIIS OPS, APNSA) IAS A/AG call with SeeDef and CICS (05 January 2021 ‘+ Mayor Bowser delivers a leter addressed to the Acting Attomey General (A/AG), A/SD, and SECARMY confirming that there are no additional suppor requirements from the Distit of| Columbia. #255 DCNG artive in DC and begin to raanage traffic control points alongside local law ‘enforcement, (06 January 2021 0800 A/SD Miller requests a rehearsal of ONE following recent FAA reporting. (A/SD, COS, ‘SMA, DCOS, PMA, IMA, EXECSEC) 0830 A/SD Miler convened a conference call with CICS Milley to discuss the prospect of civil disturbance apd the Department's role in support of Toca law enforcement effors. (AVSD, CICS, SMA, MA, PMA, COS, DCOS) 0845 A/SD Miller convened a SVTC with LA, PA, and Budget Affairs (BA), A/SD relayed the following guidance: DoD would support local law enforcement efforts and would not be 2 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Oifice of the Secretary of Defense and Acting. Secretary Miller Related to the Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1130 1302 1315 1326 13M 1340 1349 1410 2 1430 144s 1347 1500 1500 the lead federal agency in support of today's efforts; and, A/SD was to be notified should ‘crowd sizes exceed 20k, as this was the number previously highlighted by DC Police as Within the eapecity of local law enforcement to maintain order. (A/SD, COS, Covelli- Ingwell, Johnston, Kovatch) ‘A’SD participates in ONE Rehearsal. (Additional attendees: NORTHCOM CDR, DIS, 22, DIB) Press: VPOTUS releases a letter via Twitter regarding his role in the electoral process. AVSD informed of demonstrators beginning to march to U.S. Capitol, USCP orders evacuation of Capitol complex. SECARMY phone call with Mayor Bowser in which Mayor Bowser communicates, request for unspecified number of additional forces. Press: Reports of potential explosive devices at DNC/RNC headquarters. Cannon ‘Building evecuated. ‘Commanding General, DCNG (CG-DCNG) Walker phone call with USCP Chief Sund. (Chief Sund communicates request for immediate assistance. MG Walker SVTC with ‘Army leadership immediately informing them ofthe request. (Chief Sund contacted MG Walker again to request immediate assistance and stated 200 ‘Guardsmen were needed and to send more if they are available. 'SECARMY phone call with DC Mayor, Deputy Mayo, Dr. Rodtiguez, and MPD leadership to discuss the curent situation and to request additonal DCNG support [AISD, CICS, and SECARMY meet to discuss USCP and Mayor Bowser's requests. Joint Staff leadership establish open bridge for senior leader discussion and situational awareness updates, Press: Speaker ofthe House requests National Guard supporto clear the Capitol, SECARMY directs LT Piatto contact DCNG to prepare available Guardsmen to move from the armory to the Capitol complex, while seeking formal approval from A/SD for deployment. TG Piatt contacts DCNG and informs them to prepare to move 150 personnel to support USCP, pending A/SD’s approval ‘AISD determines all available forces of the DCNG are required to reinforce MPD and LUSCP positions to support efforts to reestablish security of the Capital complex. 3 (CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION,‘CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Oifice of the Secretary of Defense and Acting Seeretary Miller Refated to the Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1504 _A/SD, with advice from CICS, DoD GC, the Chief ofthe National Guard Bureau (CNGB), SECARMY, and the Chief of StaFof the Army (CSA), provides verbal approval of the full activation of DCNG (1100 total) in suppor of the MPD. 1505 _ Immediately upon A/SD approval, Secretary McCarthy directs DCNG (o initiate ovement snd full mobilization Intesponse, DCNG redeployed all soldiers from positions at Metro stations and all available non-support and non-C2 personnel te support MPD. DCNG begins full mobilization. 1518 A/SD NG Mobilization discussion. DSD recommends DoD support to Dol at Lafayette Square to free law enforcement officials to support Capitol response. A/SD clarifies no military police from out of state authorized to mobilize. 1519. SECARMY phone call with Sen. Schumer and Speaker Pelesi about the nature of Mayor Bowser's request. SECARMY explains A/SD already approved full DCNG mobilization, 1526 SECARMY phone call with Mayor Bowser and MPD police chief. Relays there was no Senial of thei eequest, and conveyss ASD approval ofthe activation of full DCNO. 1528 HASC Chairrnan Smith call with A/SD to discuss DoD support, 1530 Intecageney Syne eal, Review of efforts to date: no active duty troops, need o restore Capitol security, conducts review of the process ofthe use of federal troops and process to be followed for mobilization. (Additional atendees vi phone: D/FBI, D/DIIS, WH (Cipollone) 1535 A/SD informed of DC Mayor's curfew effective 1800, 6 January until 0600 7 January 1536 Release of CCIR conveying A/SD approval of fll activation of DC Nationel Guar 1537 ExecSee directs PFPA to secure A/SD, Dr. Esper, and DSD residences following public announcement of VANG activation. 1540 Update cal with A/AG Rosen. No decisions. Interrupted with request for call from Congressional leadership at 1544 1544 Congressional Leadership call with A/SD. Rep Hoyer makes request for active duty teoops. No commitment offered by A/SD. Schumer: Tell POTUS to tweet everyone should eave. We need help. A/SD explains commitment provided to DC, NG. (A/SD, DSD, CICS, Pelosi, Schumer, Smith, MeConnel, Hoyer) 4 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBIECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Office ofthe Secretary of Defense and Acting ‘Secretary Miller Related tothe Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforeement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1546 1548 1555 1600 1604 1608 1610 1610 1613 167 1619 ENGR phone call with the Adjutant General (TAG) of Virginia to discuss support in ‘Washington DC. TAG seid Governor had ordered mobilization of forces at 1532, SECARMY departs Pentagon for MPD HQ. CNGB phone call with TAG of Maryland to diseuss support in Washington DC. TAG said governor ordered the mobilization of the rapid response force. TAG reports Governor had ordered mobilization ofthe rapid response force at 1547. DOD Releases Statement on National Guard mobilizati DHS Secretary Call with A/SD, \VPOTUS call. VPOTUS at Capitol Building aot secure. What isthe timeline? FBI must clear, CJCS briefs VPOTUS on status of FBI HRT, USSS, ATF, and DCNG efforts ‘VPOTUS relays direction to “clear the capito” A/SD and CICS do not say no; ‘underscore DoD isin a supporting role for local law enforcement efforts, VP; why were ‘mote troops not provided in advance? CICS: we fulfilled everything DC Mayor asked for. A/SD asked if more troops needed, VPOTUS replied no. Ends 1609, SECARMY arrives at MPD HQ. (CNGR Meeting (in-person). Discuss numbers, timeline, seck review of authorises for ‘ctivation. Estimate of $0 minut timeline from activation to arrival No decisions. Joined by OGC at 1618 and review authorities for mebilization of NG focoes, Agree no active duty, NG dispatched with riot gear only, No arms. CICS gives advisement to mobilize MD, VA, but not deploy. WIS provides report on PEPA. Confirms deployment of PSD officers to homes of A/SD, SD, Dr. Esper. Informs of ask stom USCP to send 15-20 officers under mutual aid agreement. PFPA recalled and will be on standby within 30min. No deployment unless/uatil authorized by A’SD. WHS clarifies these available PFPA staff are line officers, nt equipped for civil disturbance as that was not the request. Intent by US Capitol Police isto use PFPA officers for perimeter clearing and security. Not confronting demonstrators. Provides additional details on Pentagon security and notification ofthe standup of the Pentegon Operations Center, AISD informed of press report on POTUS tweets video stating “Go home and go home in peace.” Call with Secrmy. SecAmy IVO Lafayette Par, briefs details of plan, to include maneuver of TCPs, mobilization kit, shifts. A/SD authorizes. Guard will be in rot gear ‘and have no lethal weapons. PEPA will support Capitol police with 15-20 additional 5 ‘CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Office of the Secretary of Defense and Acting Secretary Miller Related tothe Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1625 162s 1626 627 1632 1633 1635 1636 1637 1640 1640 1647 1648 EPA officers, AISD, CICS, SECARMY, and CNGB discuss availability of NG forees fiom other States inthe egion, A/SD gives voiee approval for out-of: State NG forces to ‘muster and t be prepared to deploy to DC. AISD views and approved DoD Press Statement. Report received of Georgia and Kansas Capital being overrun. Regional NG Authorities Discussion with A/SD, CICS, OGC, CNGR. CICS notes that if the seport given of the Georgia and Kansas capital being overtun is accurate itis a nationwide insurrection. SeeArmy phone call. SecArmy provides status update and recommends support for clearance and perimeter operation in support of USCP. A/SD and CICS acknowledge and A/SD approves. A/SD gives permission for SecAmny to provide public notification, CICS provides his bes military advice that "We must establish order and involuntarily ‘mobilize thousands of National Guard for 30 days to secure the inauguration. This is ‘ing to happen agai. SECARMY authorizes DCNG to depart DC Armory to support USCP atthe Capito. AISD informed of press report FBI deployment to the Capitol A/SD informed of press reporting of explosive device found on Capitol Hill. AISD Call with Congressional leadership. Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer request assistance securing perimeter and guarding access points. Accuses Netional Security apparatus of knowing that protestors planned to conduct an assault on the Capitol. A/SD relayed no prior knowledge ofthe scope of actions seen today. (A/SD, DSD. C3CS,COS, Dees) SECARMY phone call with Governor of Maryland. Govemor to send MDNG tr00ps to De. AISD informed of Mayor Boswer - SecAtmy Press Conference AISD formally approves deployment of 20 PFPA officers under mutual aid agreement ‘with DC Couneil of Governments to support erowd contol efforts a the Capit Building, 6 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Office ofthe Secretary of Defense and Acting, Secretary Miller Related tothe Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1652 1700 3702 ims 170 1720 175 1740 1745 1750 DOD Press Statement on full activation of D.C, Netional Gaurd: STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY MILLER ON FULL ACTIVATION OF D.C. NATIONAL GUARD Cabines-level Discussion, A/SD convenes. DHS updates on efforts to deploy non-sealable fencing at Capitol. WH (Cipollone) informs 350 federal agents a the Capitol building. 1 death confirmed of woman shot at Capitol. CP not requesting additional lew enforcement 15 of 1710, CICS asked to confirm, citing obvious disconnect with political leadership (Pelosi, Schumer) ho just layed desize for DoD intervention, CICS relayed VPOTUS guidance to see Capitol building cleared to enable legislature to get back to work immediately. Reiterated DoD mission is in support of law enforcement efforts led by DOJ. WH (Cipollone) directed DHS to “send everything they can at this point” tothe Capitol. A/SD relayed no need for federal troops ~no objections raised. Agree to reconvene at 1800, Ends at 1715. (NSA O’Brien, A/AG Rosen, A/DIDHS Wolfe, See ‘Berahardt, WH Legal Eisenberg, Cipollone, Philbin) Departure of 1$4 DCNG from DC Armory in support of USCP. SecAsmy Update Call. 150 DCNG QRF staged to support law enforcoment effort. Effort to clear Capito expected to take hours, not days. Will call back at 1800. Ends at 1720. ‘Agena Discussion for 1800 call. Agree Bowditch should lead with update; will then turn tw.each DIA to identify support options needed and will review across DYAS; special projects (non-sealable fencing); and conclusion. DoD consensus that Rich Donoghue (DIAG) should be interagency lead for coordination going forward. D.C. National Guard begin arriving tothe U.S. Capitol with 154 Soldiers A/SD call with WH (Cipollone), DOL reaffirmed as the lead federal agency for response coordination. DENG arived at U.S, Capitol, swear in with USCP, and begin support operations A/SD signs formal authorization for outof-State NG to muster and gives voice approval for deployment in support of USCP. WHS Email Update: Threat Working Group held by USNORTHCOM end JTF-NCR at 1700. Confirmed deployment of 20 PEPA officers to support USCP under mutual aid agreement. Approx 400 DCNG currently being deployed. SecArmy authorized full callup ‘of ~11 10 guardsman support. At the request of USCP, PFPA officers wil be deputized to perform police functions/duties in DC. 7 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBJECT: Record of Events and Activities of the Office of the Seertary of Defense and Acting Secretary Miller Related to the Civil Disturbance and Efforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 1800 isi 1915 1936 2015 2000 2100 aus Interagency Syne Call. SecArmy commits to clearing House and Senate areas by 2100. Firs discussion of defense around Capitol. CG DCNG Commits to fll mobilization by ‘midnight. A/SD asks DOI if it needs addtional support, and he says no. (DHS, DOM, FBI, ol) 154 Soldiers fiom the D.C. National Guard In Position with the Capitol Police and MPD Establish Perimeter on the West Side of the U.S. Capitol ‘YPOTUS Interagency Call. Donoghue leads. Briefs Capitol building cleared, not secured. Facilitating reentry to chambers, votes to resume at 2000. No significant damage to building, Al exposed entrances to be guarded. VPOTUS back in Senate Chamber Office, Speaker Pelosi requests support for food delivery. Confirmed concessions will be available for Congressional members. (VPOTUS, Donoghue, Schumer, Pelosi, MeConnel!) SeeArmy Updite Call, Capitol secured. votes fo be conducted at 2000, SecArmy requests and A/SD approved for See. 284 EEE funding forthe fence around the Capitol. Diseuss Jong term posture lor forces and agree mobilization o be estended into next week. Paperwork forheaming. Will receive next update in 45min, A/SD instructed no ptess ‘engagement. Wil direction that DOJ {DIAG Donoghue) to handle press engagement as rep to lead federal agency. Agree to 2100 update call DSD received official request from DHS CFO, Mr. Troy Ear, for funding support ‘options for emplacement of fencing around the Capitol. DSD relays A/SD VOCO approval for DaD funding of the fence. USCP declares Capito is secure, SecArmy Update Call. SecArmy provides update on available National Guard forces. Expects non- sealable fencing to be installed tomorrow. Receives DSD approval for funding for DiS efforts. DSD to press DHS for expedited delivery and installation. SecAmmy provides recommendation for 30-day mobilization of multi-state NG forces. |AISD and CICS agree 30-days sends a signal to protestors. SecAmny to stay al DC MPD HQ with DC Mayor to fallitate coordination, Gives praise for D/DIR FBI Boweitch efforts to coordinate ‘GEN Hokenson raises intent to activate National Guard force on orders through 30 Jan ‘under 302 authority. 502 authority requires request from any federal ageney in addition to any request by DC Mayor. OGC not present, will seek to confirm whether Legislative [Branch fits the definition of federal agency. GEN Hokanson states we ean have 6200 by 8 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION SUBIECT: Record of Events and Activities ofthe Ofice of the Secretary of Defense and Acting. Secretary Miller Related to the Civil Disturbance and Eiforts to Support Local Law Enforcement Response on 06 and 07 January 2021 au 21st 2158 2523 2345, ois: oss roa nas ‘Saturday with rot gear and no weapons. GEN Hokanson updates no further issues in states with other reported disturbances today. Agree to reeonvene at 2300. Ends at 2122. AJUSD(C) sends e-mail to Mr. Eégar with approval of Emergency and Extrsordinary [Expenses (EEE) Funding Support to DHS, inthe form of reimbursement of expenses through the Economy Act. Received final HQDA G3/S/7 Update (#5) email on D.C. Civil Disturbance SA meets with DCNG leaders at DC Armory to discuss force flow and 30 day mobilization orders. E-Mail containing DHS Points of Contact for Capitol Fence effort was sent to Secretary ‘MeCarthy to facilitate DIRLAUTH for eonstruction scheduled to commence at 0900, 07 Jan 21 Final SecArmy Update Call with A/SD, MG Walker (CG DCNG), and CSA. SECARMY provided an update of National Guard. The non-scaleable fence ison site and will ake about 20 hours to erect. GEN Hokanson clarifies that NG forces willbe in rit gear with ‘9 batons. 07 January 2021 Final DOD Internal Synch with A/SD, DSD, CICS, CNGB, CoS, SMA, PMA, DCo8, and EXECSEC Sec/Army update to A/SD & CICS. SecAmmy Provides curent disposition of NG. They also diseuss posture of NG forces leading into the inauguration. SecArmy plans to have 2500 NG personnel in DC on 08 JAN with 850 on duty at any givea time. AA/SD has meeting with PA and LA. [AISD and Sec Bernhardt conduct phone call. Sec Bernhardt sociatizes thet he may ask for [NG support of around 150 personne! to help guard the monuments, AIS has phone call with A/SEC DHS Wolf, A/SEC Wolf expresses appreciation for DOD support and DHS has no new request for support from DHS. ° ‘CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION