I don't know what gave you the idea that the military would be better in a response to a domestic terroist incident, since in most cases the military would be prohibited from taking action a what amounts to a domestic crime, because of the Posse
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act
The State, Sheriff and/or local police department could also be involved, as long as it was in their jurisdiction, the FBI, would take the lead role due to it being a terrorist situation.
The only military that would be prepared to respond to such a case, would be Delta or now days better known as the 'Unit' due to TV.
BTW: Have you ever checked out how many local LE Officers and FBI Agents give their live up to "Protect and Serve," the people of the United States? I think you should check those stats out before making statements like, the one below!
"a detailed response was something to the effect that the HRT “civilians” did not commit to the same oath that service men did and that they may not be so willing to give their life or make appropriate sacrifices. This makes sense."
Well it sure as hell doen't make sense to me to me! May I also suggest tha you use your goggle finger a little more before making statements, like you have here.
Have a VERY SF Day!