National Guard troops were reporting to the Washington, D.C. armory on Tuesday night as they take the first steps to deploy under President Donald Trump's plan to target crime and homelessness in the city.

An Army spokesperson told the Associated Press that troops have been informed they will serve in support of local law enforcement. Their exact duties and mission have not yet been articulated, the spokesperson said.

The deployment is expected to ultimately involve as many as 800 National Guard troops, who will be mobilized through the end of the week.

Reporting from CNN Tuesday evening showed a group of armored National Guard vehicles parked near the Washington Monument on the National Mall in D.C. The purpose of their being stationed there was not immediately clear.

According to NBC

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