US Army Tactical Manuals Describe How to Control Domestic Insurrection

In 2010, the US Army’s Operating Concept 2016-2028 was published and explains how armed forces in the US and overseas will behave in the future. Specific tactical operations, special “theater”, and organized forces are outlined along with the capabilities and priorities of the US armed divisions. In simple terms: a full spectrum operations manual that details stratagems…

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Specialized Military Police Deployed in America During Civil Unrest

In Camp Pendleton, California, the Marine Corp have created a law-enforcement battalion (ELB) consisting of specialized military police officers (SMP) that will be deployed to assist in investigating crimes dealing with drug trafficking, train security and terrorism. The ELBs contain an estimated 500 SMPs and trained dogs. While capitalizing on their investigative and police training, they will…

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Defense Department Seeks Legal Authority to Deploy Reservists onto American Streets

Thanks to Posse Comitatis, the US military are forbidden from responding on the streets of America whenever the whim is announced. The Posse Comitatus Act, Section 1385, states that only under “circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress” can the military presence on American streets is allowed. Yet, if the Defense Department…

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Judge Rules NDAA Indefinite Detention Provision Violates First Amendment Rights

US District Court Judge Katherine Forrest has ruled that the provision within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that applies to the indefinite detention of American citizens is unconstitutional. Christopher Hedges, along with a group of writers and activists sued President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta for fear that they could be arrested and indefinitely…

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