In New York State, a large-scale nuclear incident exercise was conducted by the FBI, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and military personnel from the 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum. The exercise, which took place from upstate New York to Long Island, simulated responding to a nuclear disaster. The aim was to practice saving irradiated citizens in the aftermath of a nuclear event, whether it happened domestically or internationally.
During the exercise, soldiers noticed that FBI agents, including SWAT teams, were carrying weapons loaded with live ammunition, while the military personnel were only allowed to carry blank ammunition. This raised concerns among the soldiers, who questioned the necessity of live rounds during a training scenario. The FBI agents responded that they had been authorized to carry live ammo.
The tension between the military and federal agents escalated as soldiers reported the incident to their superiors. Major General Scott M. Naumann, commander of the 10th Mountain Division, was unaware that the FBI agents would be carrying live rounds and promised to investigate. This issue eventually reached higher military leadership, including General Eric M. Smith, who deployed a Marine squad to verify the claims. The Marines observed the situation and reported back to Gen. Smith, who then informed President Trump.
After President Trump learned about the situation, he instructed interim FBI Director Brian Driscoll to ensure that the FBI agents followed the same policy as military personnel, which meant using blank ammunition for the safety of all involved. Within hours, the FBI agents switched from live rounds to blanks, although they expressed concerns that this change could put them at risk.
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