I always wondered why armored vehicles and the mighty United States Air Force was not use in the film. Sure some bases could have overrun but other sites such as Whiteman AFB or Fairchild AFB may have had the chance to use the strategic bombers against highly infested cities.
Same.
I was listening to Audible adaptation of WWZ while landscaping and got to the Todd wainio part about Yonkers.
I wouldn't be surprised some idiot in the civilian chain of command or a MacArthur type general tried to pull a Yonkers in new dawn (I thought it was a shorter way of saying dawn of the dead remake, but I do slightly cringe because it reminds me of twilight) and failed horrifically.
On the other hand, due to the zeds turning quicker and running, perhaps the threat was taken more seriously and attempts where made to withdraw and contain the undead?
We saw that fort pastor was taking in civilians, many of whom were wounded and infected. Depending on elements like patient zero in CONUS, detection, and etc., it may be hours or days before it is officially known that infection leads to death and rapid reanimation. This is unlike twd or the Romero movies, so while casualties will be worse at the beginning, people will be able to get a idea of what to do sooner.
However, what can the military and the government do and what they can legally do may be different for a moment of time.
I need to research more on the posse comitatus act, but I can see reactions being stymied by the legal process.
Furthermore, there is an extra burden on the soldiers, marines, etc. and their immediate superiors.
If your nco or leader tells you to fire but you don't see an immediate threat, what do you do? You can ask for confirmation of the order, but other than following through or refusing what you believe an unlawful order, what can you do?