http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/inside-the-ring-directive-outlines-obamas-policy-t/
“This appears to be the latest step in the administration’s decision to use force within the United States against its citizens,” said a defense official opposed to the directive.
Directive No. 3025.18, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities,” was issued Dec. 29, 2010, and states that U.S. commanders “are provided emergency authority under this directive.”
It took Obama to determine that such a directive is necessary.
Originally posted by EladarOh dear, this won't be good for his approval numbers. I know how much those mean to him.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/inside-the-ring-directive-outlines-obamas-policy-t/
[b]“This appears to be the latest step in the administration’s decision to use force within the United States against its citizens,” said a defense official opposed to the directive.
Directive No. 3025.18, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities,” was issue ...[text shortened]... y under this directive.”
It took Obama to determine that such a directive is necessary.[/b]
quote: These missions have included: responses to natural and man-made disasters, law enforcement support, special events, and other domestic activities. A recent example of the use of DSCA is the military response to Hurricane Katrina. DSCA is the overarching guidance of how the United States military can be requested by a federal agency and the procedures that govern the actions of the military during employment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Support_of_Civil_authorities
Originally posted by Sahuarogasp!! so you mean it's not about the government trying to impose tyrannical regime? no!!! it can't be!!
quote: These missions have included: responses to natural and man-made disasters, law enforcement support, special events, and other domestic activities. A recent example of the use of DSCA is the military response to Hurricane Katrina. DSCA is the overarching guidance of how the United States military can be requested by a federal agency and the procedu ...[text shortened]... litary during employment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Support_of_Civil_authorities
Originally posted by SahuaroHurricane Katrina was under Bush. Obama has added something new.
quote: These missions have included: responses to natural and man-made disasters, law enforcement support, special events, and other domestic activities. A recent example of the use of DSCA is the military response to Hurricane Katrina. DSCA is the overarching guidance of how the United States military can be requested by a federal agency and the procedu ...[text shortened]... litary during employment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Support_of_Civil_authorities