JP 3-28, page 92
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Joint Publication: Defense Support of Civil Authorities
29 October 2018 public edition (Wayback JCS copy; S2 cited as JP 328 / JP 3-28 DSCA)
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Chapter V
V-18
JP 3-28
payment of simple personal property claims. The response force organization should
include a legal element to advise and assist in resolving these and other local legal issues.
Whenever possible, NG legal support that is familiar with state, local, tribal, and territorial
laws should be included. Specific tasks are to:
(1) Advise the commander and staff on any matters related to the DSCA
operation.
(2) Coordinate technical legal matters with a higher authority, when required.
(3) Coordinate legal issues with the principal legal advisors or other participating
departments and agencies, as required.
(4) Provide legal advice and assistance to other federal officials upon request, as
permitted by the appropriate interagency service agreements.
(5) Review proposed public statements for legal sufficiency and implications.
(6) Advise on the legal issues relating to rules of engagement (ROE), RUF, and
use of riot control agents.