Army: No requests made for use of troops around election

Army leaders said Tuesday that they have not received any requests to use active-duty or National Guard troops for possible civil unrest surrounding the presidential election next month, but are ready to do so if called on.Gen. James McConville, chief of the Army, said he's received no guidance to conduct any specific training to prepare soldiers for potential deployments if election protests become violent.Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said no government agencies have asked for military troops.