The Pentagon is drafting a plan to create a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” that would keep 600 National Guard troops on constant standby for deployment to U.S. cities during protests or other unrest, according to internal documents reviewed by the Washington Post. Under the proposal, two contingents of 300 soldiers would be stationed at bases in Alabama and Arizona, with the first wave equipped and ready to move within one hour. The concept was outlined in a July 22 action memo and could be funded as early as fiscal 2027, the documents show. Officials estimate the program could cost hundreds of millions of dollars if military aircraft and aircrews are dedicated to the mission, though commercial flights are being examined as a cheaper alternative. The troops would operate under Title 32 of the U.S. Code, allowing the president to mobilize Guard units in federal emergencies without a governor’s consent. The draft follows a series of high-profile domestic deployments ordered by President Donald Trump, including National Guard activations in Los Angeles and the federalization of the District of Columbia police this week. The plan is still in the pre-decisional stage and is likely to face legal and political scrutiny from state leaders and civil-liberties advocates.