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1 1 Rules for the Use of Force in Military Law Enforcement and Security Duties

2 2 INTRODUCTION Scope of Duties – Law Enforcement on Military Installations & Over U.S. Military Personnel – Security on Military Installations & for Defense Personnel and Property Mindset – Combat: Enemy Declared Hostile – Law Enforcement/Security: Limited Force

3 3 LEGAL FRAMEWORK National Law Secretary of Defense Directive Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction Military Service Regulation or Instruction

4 4 GENERAL GUIDANCE ON ARMING PERSONNEL Regular Law Enforcement/Security Personnel Shall Be Armed – occasional personnel may be armed Limited Authority to Authorize Arming Disqualifying Criteria

5 5 GUIDANCE ON ARMING PERSONNEL Required Annual Training & Testing Required Safety Locking Device at Home No Alcohol or Prescription Drug Use

6 6 GUIDANCE ON USE OF FORCE Carry Out Duties Without Force If Possible Only Use Minimum Force Necessary Consider Force Options – verbal persuasion – unarmed defense techniques – chemical aerosol irritant – military police club

7 7 GUIDANCE ON USE OF FORCE Consider Force Options (continued) – military working dog – presentation of deadly force capability – deadly force Warning Shots Prohibited When Possible Verbally Warn Remove Gun From Holster Only If Use Is Reasonably Expected

8 8 GUIDANCE ON USE OF DEADLY FORCE Shoot to Stop Shoot Only With Due Regard For Innocent Bystanders Use Deadly Force Only When: – lesser means won’t work – risk to innocent not significantly increased – reasonably necessary to accomplish 1 of 7 purposes

9 9 DEADLY FORCE ONLY TO: Protect Against Imminent Threat of Death or Serious Bodily Harm Prevent Serious Offense Involving Death or Serious Bodily Harm Prevent Theft or Sabotage of Asset Vital to National Security Prevent Theft or Sabotage of Property Creating Imminent Threat

10 10 DEADLY FORCE ONLY TO: Prevent Sabotage of National Critical Infrastructure Arrest Person Who Committed Offense Involving Imminent Threat Prevent Escape of Prisoner Who Has Committed Serious Offense Involving Imminent Threat

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