DoD Directive 5240.01: “Lethal Force” to Assist Law Enforcement Agencies
October 15th, 2024Police State Update — Will We See U.S. troops, On U.S. Soil, Using Lethal Force Against Americans? pic.twitter.com/jbIUrTGTqx
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Via: GreenMedinfo:
The reissuance of DoD Directive 5240.01 repealed previous versions, including the 1982 DoD 5240.1-R. While the update might seem routine, the changes regarding the use of lethal force in domestic operations are significant.
In the 2016 version, the directive primarily focused on intelligence collection and ensuring civil liberties protections for U.S. persons. It emphasized strict oversight and the need for authorization before collecting U.S. person information.
However, the 2024 version expands the military’s role, particularly in assisting civil law enforcement, and authorizes lethal force under specific conditions, raising questions about its use during potential civil unrest surrounding the election.
