Quote Originally Posted by Lady's Human
Any time a guard unit is activated for federal duty, they go through a mobilization process which includes personnel readiness screening, (takes about 2 weeks to complete), training, and evaluation. Depending on the unit, it can take anywhere from 30-90 days to get them ready for a mission.

Is that why it took so long for federal troops to help out in New Orleans?
I'm not being sarcastic, I really want to know.