What Is the DoD Preparing For With Its Directive 5240.01 Addition of the “Use of Lethal Force Against U.S. Citizens”?
What Is the DoD Preparing For With Its Directive 5240.01 Addition of the “Use of Lethal Force Against U.S. Citizens”?
The right to support domestic law enforcement efforts, including the use of lethal force against US citizens under specific conditions, has been covertly given to the US military. Take into account that this modification was implemented only a few weeks prior to an election, when worries about civil liberties, unrest, and possible government overreach were already prevalent. DoD Directive 5240.01, which was reissued on September 27, 2024, reflects this reality.
New clauses:
The revised order broadens the scope of situations in which the Department of Defense may support law enforcement, particularly when it comes to the application of lethal force.
Although assassination is prohibited, the amended wording permits lethal acts in response to "imminent threats."
Given DHS's more expansive definition of domestic terrorism risks, the enlarged definition of "national security threats" is concerning.
The Secretary of Defense must approve any intelligence sharing that could result in the use of lethal force, but component heads have up to 72 hours to take immediate action before receiving approval.
An alarming revision to DoD Directive 5240.01 has been secretly implemented as the United States gets ready for one of the most contentious and most followed elections in its history. The Department of Defense's (DoD) intelligence operations are governed by this directive, which was reissued on September 27, 2024. It now contains clauses that permit the use of lethal force when supporting civilian law enforcement in specific situations. Although assassination is prohibited by the directive, it permits deadly interventions in "national security" circumstances but with significant limitations on how they can be approved.
Go here to read DoD Directive 5240.01.
There are issues with this update's timing—six weeks before the election. Given the discussions surrounding political manipulation, civil unrest, and election integrity, the directive's increased authority may result in military intervention in domestic matters in the event that civil disturbance breaks out.
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