>>3795196 (lb)
(reposting for posterity)
Too dramatic, much too dramatic. The idea is the keep the population CALM, and to only use MIL assets where & when necessary. Forces everywhere? nah, someone panics thinking it's EOTW & starts going after MIL. Now THEY are on the hook and shit gets more complicated as word spreads. Clean and swift is the objective.
Most folks should still be able to go about their normal day w/o any major interruptions. And those interrupted should be warned ahead of time, not suddenly stuck at home or stranded where ever they are.