I can't believe someone here is arguing that we don't need to know what the strategy to use the military and defend the border is. We damn sure deserve, need and have a right to know what the plan is. What the hell kind of argument is that?
Sun Tzu Chapter 1 All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
We know that no matter what Trump does the democrats will try to stymie that plan, either through the courts and/or the media.
If they don't know what is coming they won't have time to come up with an effective counter.
Further don't you think it would be the height of deception to advertise that the Guardsmen are unarmed.