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…one on general military law and one each for the USA, USN and USMC, the USAF, and the RC. Chapter 15 (Sections 271-282) of Title 10, USC, governs military support for civilian LEAs. h. PCA…

…Target validation determines whether a target remains a viable element of a target system and whether it complies with the law of armed conflict (LOAC) and the rules of engagement. Once targets are developed, vetted, and…

…Military personnel performing law enforcement functions must comply with DODD 5200.27, Acquisition of Information Concerning Persons and Organizations Not Affiliated with the Department of Defense. Commanders must ensure laws, military regulatory authorities, and DOD policies…

Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies III-5 (5) Operation of equipment to facilitate communications in connection with law enforcement programs specified in Title 10, USC, Section 274(b). (6) DOD personnel may also be made available…

…Foreign and domestic law enforcement agencies can contribute to force protection through the prevention, detection, response, and investigation of crime, and by sharing information on criminal and terrorist organizations. e. Key Considerations (1) Security of forces…

…Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies When requested, federal forces may provide support to federal, state, territory, tribal, insular areas, and local law enforcement organizations reacting to civil disturbances, conducting border security and counterdrug missions, preparing for…

…Other Permissible Types of Military Support to Law Enforcement Agencies a. Training (1) DODI 3025.21, Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, allows the Military Departments and DOD agencies to provide training that is not…

…Direct Assistance to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies a. Permissible Direct Assistance (1) Military Purpose. There are several forms of direct assistance to civilian law enforcement by military personnel that are permitted under the Military Purpose Doctrine…

Supporting Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies III-3 authority and actions taken under the Insurrection Act are expressed exceptions to the PCA. These exceptions allow federal forces to perform actual law enforcement functions within the guidance of…

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Executive Summary xv Direct Assistance to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies There are several forms of direct assistance to civilian law enforcement by military personnel that are permitted under the Military Purpose Doctrine. The Military Purpose Doctrine…

…Joint force targeting during such situations is driven by the principle of proportionality, so that otherwise lawful targets involuntarily shielded with protected civilians may be attacked, and the protected civilians may be considered as collateral damage…

III-1 CHAPTER III SUPPORTING CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES 1. General a. When requested, federal forces may provide support to federal, state, territory, tribal, insular areas, and local law enforcement organizations reacting to civil disturbances, conducting…

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-3 the definition deals only with intentional attack and not with damage to civilian objects incidental to the lawful attack of military objectives. (2) Nature. Nature refers to the type of…

…However, this principle also prohibits using an otherwise lawful weapon in a manner that causes unnecessary suffering. An example of causing unnecessary suffering would be to modify munitions to disperse glass projectiles to complicate providing medical…

…ROE constrain the actions of US military forces to ensure their actions are consistent with domestic and international law, national policy, and objectives. Although ROE are not law, they are authoritative restrictions issued at the appropriate…