Bug out is I think old military term. Covid got my SO thinking about it so I put together two bags and a Rubbermaid tub. Bags have clothing, essentials, two sleeping bags, blow up pillows, cash and the like. Tub has food(stuff we use and I swap out every six months), extra water and the like. Highly likely to never be used but if it stops a few sleepless nights worth every penny.Does it really matter? Newsom's tweet was kind of a dig at the Trump Administration. I'm sure someone is being chewed out by the lack of readiness. Seriously, I have friends who are in the Guard and they can be deployed immediately. I like your use of the phrase "bug out".
Interestingly, I am not sure if the State or the U.S. Military is responsible for readiness of the Guard. The Guard is somewhat of a hybrid organization.
My point was essentially don't reflexively overreact to a politician's tweet especially one with Presidential ambitions. And please, don't tell me I don't understand logistics.
I see through Newsom as well. But to say Trump isn't a methodical thinker and planner is an understatement. He is one of those(I've worked for a few) who prefer chaos, thinking it's better. And love the adrenaline. So yes, he takes the hit. And starting this weekend it looks like many more NG platoons are about to get tested.