article_snippet.sent: Often in Guard operations, threats would include inclement weather, heat, failing levees, etc.
article_snippet.sent: Several small arms fire incidents have occurred.
article_snippet.sent: A communication specifying the types of gear and dangers the soldiers were likely to face warned that, "rioters likely have constructed home-made protection like goggles, gas masks, and plywood shields.
article_snippet.sent: Further, select individuals may have bullet proof vests and may carry firearms.
article_snippet.sent: It further noted that, "a possible method of attack is the use of Molotov cocktails against personnel and equipment.
article_snippet.sent: Also the possibility exists of the use of arson for destruction and disruption of the power grid through targeted attack.