A few thermobaric bombs, 4 AH-64s, a cordon of GPMG and 0.5 HMG and some 120mm mortars (no need big guns) should be able to flatten Mount Vernon Complex. Like you said they are the best light infantrymen around, let's see whether they can survive an assault on them and their dependents.
Makes no sense, Cos the Milatary will not issue weapons to peasants to overthrow the government, Infact the Military will also be mobilize to slaughter the people.