Why did the Military support carry weapons during Katrina?

I am interested in the why and why not factors related to the military support carrying weapons during the katrina relief efforts. I have a debate and was assigned to the "yes" they should have been carrying weapons team.Why did the Military support carry weapons during Katrina?Why do cops in school carry guns? Or when they are doing traffic? In this case man, the streets were going wild. You COULD say it like a bad thing but they did it to make sure people stay in the right mind. The military is altogether your best friend or worst enemy. Your argument should be this you real professional doesn't go anywhere without their gear. In this instance, the military travels with their weapons. PLUS and this is true and a big plus man, military can go form one place to any where else with out being able to go back for weapons so make sure you bring that up.Why did the Military support carry weapons during Katrina?The units that were called up to assist in NO were told "grab your gear and let's go". They had no idea what they might need so they brought everything. It is how we do business. I agree that they should have brought weapons and I also agree with General Honore in that they should have remain slung over their backs so they do not look aggressive. Like anything else, it is much better to have and not need than to need and not have.Why did the Military support carry weapons during Katrina?you might want to search out the clips of the "locals" fully armed shooting at the medic personnel trying to get the stranded to safety..........and without question they should have fully armed.