Location
Uniform
Instructor
Notes
0800
CD formations
TA 1
U4
(Practical application)
1200
Chow
1300
CD formations
TA 1
U4
(Practical application)
1700
COB
Administration:
Uniforms:
U1: BDU
U2: BDU and LBE with harness and canteens
U3: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, and Kevlar helmet
U4: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, Kevlar helmet, and assigned weapon Transportation:
ple
Yes
Weapons:
m
1. Training weapons
Sa
2. Training riot batons
Ammunition:
Required Equipment for Training:
1. Eye protection
2. Fifteen to twenty riot shields
3. Video recorder
4. Three to five high-intensity lights
5. Face shields, shin guards, and ammunition pouches
Miscellaneous:
1. Medical personnel must be on location.
2. Primary and secondary means of communication must be available.
3. Operational risk assessment must be conducted.
4. Twenty to thirty OPFOR personnel must be available.
Figure 8-4. Sample Two-Week Plan (Continued)
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Training Day 9
Time
Subject
Location
Uniform
Instructor
Notes
0800
Introduction to M5, PVAB,
Classroom 1
U1
and M315
1200
Chow
1300
M5, PVAB, and M315
Range
U4
(Practical application/LFE)
1700
COB
Administration:
Uniforms:
U1: BDU
U2: BDU and LBE with harness and canteens
U3: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, and Kevlar helmet
U4: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, Kevlar helmet, and assigned weapon Transportation:
Yes
Weapons:
Sample
Two complete M315s and installation kits
Ammunition:
1. Ten live MCCMs
2. Ten live M315 rounds of each
Required Equipment for Training:
1. Eye protection
2. Ten inert MCCMs
3. Two complete PVAB systems
Miscellaneous:
1. Medical personnel must be on location.
2. Primary and secondary means of communication must be available.
3. Operational risk assessment must be conducted.
Figure 8-4. Sample Two-Week Plan (Continued)
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Training Day 10
Time
Subject
Location
Uniform
Instructor
Notes
0800
Tactical consideration
MOUT
U1
classroom
0930
Safety brief
MOUT
U4
classroom
1000
Tactical exercise
MOUT Facility
U4
Administration:
Uniforms:
U1: BDU
U2: BDU and LBE with harness and canteens
U3: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, and Kevlar helmet
U4: BDU and LBE with harness, canteens, flak jacket, Kevlar helmet, and assigned weapon Transportation:
Yes
Weapons:
1. Assigned weapons
2. Inert RCA/OC individual dispersers
3. Training riot batons
4. Fifty practice grenades
Sample
Ammunition:
Required Equipment for Training:
1. Eye protection
2. Ten inert MCCMs
3. Face shields, shin guards, and ammunition pouches
4. Fifteen to twenty full-length riot shields
Miscellaneous:
1. Medical personnel must be on location.
2. Primary and secondary means of communication must be available.
3. Operational risk assessment must be conducted.
4. A video recorder must be available.
Figure 8-4. Sample Two-Week Plan (Continued)
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Sample Unit Training Schedule
Training Day 1
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
0730-0830
Force continuum
Classroom
L
0830-0930
Management of aggressive
Classroom
L
behavior
0930-1030
ROE
Classroom
L
1030-1130
Crowd control
Classroom
L
1130-1230
Chow
1230-1700
PPCT and empty hand
PT field
L, PA
Training Day 2
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
ple
0730-1130
Riot baton training
PT field
L, PA
m
1130-1230
Chow
Sa
1230-1530
Riot baton training
PT field
PA
1530-1700
CD formations
Classroom
L
Training Day 3
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
0730-1130
CD formations
PT field
PA
1130-1230
Chow
1230-1700
NL munitions, NLW
Range
L, PA
Training Day 4
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
0730-1130
RCAs and OC
Classroom
L, PA
and PT field
1130-1230
Chow
1230-1700
RCAs and OC
PT field
PA
Figure 8-5. Sample One-Week Plan
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Training Day 5
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
0730-1700
Tactical exercise
MOUT facility
OPS
NOTE: Appointed student leaders ensure that troops are fed and rotated for rest.
Figure 8-5. Sample One-Week Plan (Continued)
Sample Unit Training Schedule
Training Day 1
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
Shield and riot baton
MOUT site
Individual and collective tasks
techniques
NLCS and munitions
Range
Leader training
Classroom
Formation training
MOUT site
Individual and collective tasks
Chow
Formation training
MOUT site
Individual and collective tasks
Training Day 2
Time
Event
Location
Instructor
Notes
Sample
0730-1930,
Live-fire exercise
Range
M203/12-gauge
12-hour
operations
QRF exercise
MOUT site
Individual and collective tasks
NOTE: Once weapons and munitions familiarization is complete, shooters join the QRF exercise to be used. For live-fire range setup, see Figure 8-1.
Figure 8-6. Sample Two-Day Plan
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Appendix A
Metric Conversion Chart
This appendix complies with current Army directives which state that the
metric system will be incorporated into all new publications. Table A-1 is a metric conversion chart.
Table A-1. Metric Conversion Chart
US Units
Multiplied By
Metric Units
Cubic feet
0.0283
Cubic meters
Feet
0.3048
Meters
Feet per second
0.3048
Meters per second
Inches
0.0254
Meters
Inches
25.4001
Millimeters
Miles per hour
1.6093
Kilometers per hour
Pounds
0.4536
Kilograms
Yards
0.9144
Meters
Metric Units
Multiplied By
US Units
Cubic meters
35.3146
Cubic feet
Kilograms
2.2046
Pounds
Kilometers per hour
0.6214
Miles per hour
Meters
3.2808
Feet
Meters
39.3701
Inches
Meters
1.0936
Yards
Meters per second
3.2808
Feet per second
Millimeters
0.0394
Inches
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Appendix B
Operations and Legal Considerations in the Continental
United States
Providing military assistance to state and local governments to assist
them in quelling a civil disturbance or riot requires close coordination
through a host of state and federal agencies. It requires a thorough
briefing of soldiers at all levels on what they can and cannot do with
respect to law enforcement. Civil authorities must be briefed on the
restrictions placed on federal forces by the Constitution of the United
States and federal statutes and laws. The national guard (NG), when not in a federal status, operates under the control of the state governor and
the adjutant general (AG). The NG has historically been the first military
responder during emergencies.
FEDERAL INTERVENTION AND AID
B-1. Under the Constitution of the United States and United States Code, the President is empowered to direct federal intervention in civil disturbances
to—
z
Respond to state requests for aid in restoring order.
z
Enforce the laws of the United States.
z
Protect the civil rights of citizens.
z
Protect federal property and functions.
B-2. Under the Constitution of the United States, each state is responsible for protecting life and property within its boundaries. State and local
governments use their LEA forces to maintain law and order and to quell civil
disturbances. However, if civil disturbance support requirements exceed the
resources of a state, federal troops may be requested to help restore and
maintain law and order.
B-3. The Constitution of the United States and federal statutes authorize the President to direct the use of federal armed troops within the 50 states and
territories and their political subdivisions. The President is also empowered to federalize the NG of any state to suppress rebellion and enforce federal laws.
B-4. Federal assistance is provided to a state when the state has used all of its resources, including its NG, to quell a disorder and finds the resources
insufficient. Usually, active duty federal forces are used to augment the NG of the requesting state. However, the President may choose to federalize the NG
of another state and use them alone or with other forces to restore order.
B-5. The President may employ federal troops to ensure the execution of US
law when a state opposes or obstructs US law or impedes the course of justice
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under those laws. The President may employ armed federal troops to suppress
insurrection, domestic violence, unlawful assemblies, and conspiracy if such
acts deprive the people of their constitutional rights and privileges and the
civil authorities of a state cannot or will not provide adequate protection.
B-6. The president is also authorized to use armed federal troops to protect
federal property and functions when the need for protection exists and local
civil authorities cannot or will not give adequate protection. The right of the United States to protect all federal property and functions regardless of their locations is an accepted principle of our government.
B-7. As a temporary measure, federal military equipment and facilities may
be loaned to law enforcement agencies of state and local governmental bodies
for use during civil disturbances. These resources may also be loaned to state NG and non-DOD federal agencies. The requesting agencies are expected to
provide enough resources of their own to minimize the need for US military
resources. In addition, the loan of the resources must not conflict with US
military needs.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
B-8. Several agencies within the federal and state governments play a key
role in supporting the request of local authorities for support during a civil disturbance.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
B-9. The Secretary of Defense retains approval for federal support to civil
authorities involving the use of DOD forces, personnel, and equipment.
Approval may also involve DOD support that will result in a planned event
with the potential for confrontation with specifically identified individuals
and groups or will result in the use of lethal force.
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
B-10. The Secretary of the Army, as an executive agent for the Secretary of
Defense, is the approval authority for federal emergency support in response
to natural and man-made disasters (except weapons of mass destruction
[WMD]). Military forces respond to directions and guidance from the director
of military support (DOMS) (the action agent for the Secretary of the Army).
DIRECTOR OF MILITARY SUPPORT
B-11. The DOMS plans and executes the DOD domestic support mission to
civil authorities. He is a general officer appointed by the Secretary of the
Army. The DOMS is the DOD primary contact for all federal departments and
agencies during DOD involvement in most domestic support operations.
STATE COORDINATING OFFICER
B-12. The governor appoints the state coordinating officer (SCO) to coordinate disaster operations for the state. The SCO is the primary point of contact for the federal coordinating officer (FCO) in facilitating disaster assistance.
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DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
B-13. The director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
on behalf of the President, appoints the FCO. The FCO coordinates the timely
delivery of federal disaster assistance to the affected state and local
governments and disaster victims. He works closely with the SCO to
determine state requirements and to coordinate national level issues with the
catastrophic disaster response group. There must be close and continuous
coordination with FEMA to ensure the proper use of military assets in support
of civil authorities.
DEFENSE COORDINATING OFFICER
B-14. The defense coordinating officer (DCO) operates under the authority of
the President and is the DOD representative designated to coordinate on-the-
scene activities with the FCO. FEMA and other federal agencies that request
support from DOD go through the DCO for validation and resourcing.
NATIONAL GUARD
B-15. The NG, in state status (see Title 32, United States Code {USC}), is the governor’s primary military response organization for emergencies and
disasters. The NG responds and operates under state laws unless they are
federalized, when they operate under the same constraints and laws as
federal units.
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
B-16. The US Army Reserve is capable of providing military support. This
assistance and support may include the use of equipment and other resources,
including units and individuals.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
B-17. State and local government officials, operating under the authority
granted by state constitutions and the Constitution of the United States, are responsible for daily safety and security issues that impact the quality of life of their citizens. State and local officials have primary responsibility for
emergency preparedness.
STATE RESPONSIBILITIES
B-18. Many state government agencies are responsible for coming to the aid
of state citizens.
Governor
B-19. A state governor is empowered by each state constitution and the
Constitution of the United States to execute the laws of the state and to command the state NG while it is serving in state status. Governors are also
responsible for issuing executive orders or emergency proclamations, such as
declaring states of emergency and ensuring that state agencies plan for
potential disasters and civil disorder.
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B-20. Once a man-made or natural disaster occurs, the governor assesses its
extent and determines if local government requests for assistance should be
honored. If appropriate, the governor declares a state of emergency, activates the state emergency response plan, and may order the NG into state active
duty. The governor assigns the NG its mission through the office of emergency
service (OES)/emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
Plans, Operations, and Military Support Officer
B-21. Each state NG has a plans, operations, and military support officer
(POMSO) who prepares and coordinates contingency plans for military
support to civil authorities (MSCA) during disaster response and recovery
operations. The POMSO coordinates training plans and exercises between the
state NG and federal, state, and local emergency management agencies. The
POMSO serves as the NG point of contact with DOD officials during a
declared federal emergency or disaster.
Office of Emergency Services
B-22. Each state has a specific agency and/or office that coordinates
emergency preparedness and serves as the governor's coordinating agency
during an emergency. The titles of these offices vary from state to state. Some examples are the Division of Emergency Government, Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Public Safety, or Office of Emergency
Preparedness. This manual refers to this office using the generic term
OES/EMD.
B-23. Generally, the OES/EMD is organized as a stand-alone office under the
governor or aligned under the AG or the state police, and in some instances,
the AG is the OES/EMD director. It operates the state emergency operations
center and coordinates with state agencies and federal officials for assistance.
Adjutant General
B-24. The state NG is the governor's primary military response force in an
emergency. The AG, through the state area command (STARC) (specifically
the POMSO), develops and coordinates emergency response plans for
disasters and emergencies. The AG is in command of state NG forces ordered
into state active duty.
State Government Agencies
B-25. State government departments and agencies prepare emergency
preparedness plans for their areas of specialization in support of the
governor’s plan. They also participate in emergency preparedness exercises.
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
B-26. Mayors, city managers, local police, fire protection officials, county
executives, sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and public health officials are
some of the people responsible for law enforcement, safety, health, and fire
protection on a daily basis. They are responsible for developing appropriate
emergency response plans and responding to emergencies within