National Guard asked to explain 'internment' jobs

World Net Daily ^ | August 7, 2009 | Bob Unruh

[conservativegramma]

An ad campaign featured on a U.S. Army website seeking those who would be interested in being an "Internment/Resettlement" specialist is raising alarms across the country, generating concerns that there is some truth in those theories about domestic detention camps, a roundup of dissidents and a crackdown on "threatening" conservatives.

The ads, at the GoArmy.com website as well as others including Monster.com, cite the need for:

"Internment/Resettlement (I/R) Specialists in the Army are primarily responsible for day-to-day operations in a military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility. I/R Specialists provide rehabilitative, health, welfare, and security to U.S. military prisoners within a confinement or correctional facility; conduct inspections; prepare written reports; and coordinate activities of prisoners/internees and staff personnel. The campaign follows by only weeks a report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning about "right-wing extremists" who could pose a danger to the country – including those who support third-party political candidates, oppose abortion and would prefer to have the U.S. immigration laws already on the books enforced.

[ansel12]

The problem in this field is keeping enough people for this work, here is a year 2000 article about retention efforts in the "95C I/R (corrections internment / resettlement) or "Charlies" (called 31C "Charlies" since 5/01/2006). Look at the very last sentence.That description goes back at least 40 years and probably much further, they are normal words for the military to have used for centuries.

>Military Corrections — Locking Down The Retention Problem Military Police, May, 2000 by Dennis R. Reiber <

"Without the protection of a sidearm or baton, they maintain custody and control of the military criminal element around the world. Across the centuries they have been called turnkeys, prison guards, cage-kickers, jailers, and corrections specialist. The list of nicknames for the personnel who work the military prisons is nearly as varied as the number of daily missions they are tasked to carry out

Beginning with this article and expounding on in future articles, we will examine the situation of below-average reenlistment figures for the correction field and what options may be available to address the problem. In this article, we emphasize essential factors a soldier considers in reenlistment as factors surrounding the work environment.

At any given time, a soldier working in the confinement arena can be assigned to perform any one of 53 mission-specific tasks either individually or with fellow corrections personnel. Working in a military confinement facility rates as one of the most critical, yet most heralded, military occupational specialty (MOS) in today's Army. Yet, for those who choose to embark on this career path, it can also be one of the most rewarding professions in the military.

In addition to a physical building, proper locations, and the variety of physical security requirements for the facility itself, there is the additional, and by far the most critical, requirement--having enough soldiers to administer and operate these confinement facilities. Unfortunately, in this career field, we are losing an alarming number of these highly trained and specialized soldiers. The MOS responsible for this job may be found in the Career Management Field 95 (Law Enforcement). They are referred to as 95C I/R (corrections internment / resettlement) or "Charlies."

[hoosierham]

For what offenses or acts are you willing to see your fellow citizens bayoneted?

That is the basic question; a bayonet is certainly not a non-lethal weapon.

I suppose you are relying on the intimidation factor of long shiny knives but what if protestors simply sit down?Are you willing to see them killed?Are you willing to kill them yourself?

[ansel12]

Read post 36.

[hoosierham]

That reads like an excellent reason to be wary of the use of soldiers as domestic law enforcement.

This nation will be free only so long as the people are willing to fight for freedom.

[ansel12]

That reads like an excellent reason to be wary of the use of soldiers as domestic law enforcement.

What in the hell are you talking about, do you realize how confused the bits and pieces of things that you say are?

Did you read post 36?

[ansel12]

Sorry, I realize now that you meant post 36, I was anticipating at some point you reading post 101.

It is post 101 that I wonder if you read.

[Travis McGee]

Where is there an old reference to “resettlement?” I don't care if they are called charlies or foxtrots.

Where is a previous and benign reference to “resettlement” or explanation for the use of that specific term?

[Vor Lady]

Thanks for the ping!

[hoosierham]

OK,I have NOW read post 101.

So the Army is short of jailers;and ,incidentally ,proofreaders.Working in a military confinement facility rates as one of the most critical, yet most heralded, military occupational specialty (MOS) in today's Army.I think they meant un-heralded positions.If all the Army is wanting is to fully staff their current miltary jails then we can relax.It is the mention of Army and domestic civilian detainees that raises concerns.

Still,in the matter of what any government is doing,I think a little paranoia is a healthy thing.Surely many Germans thought they were safe from terror in the modern world of 1934.When CONgressmen and FEMA planners talk about mandatory evacuations and other acts justified by of pandemics,and in view of the gun confiscation,looting by police,stranding of flood victims ,and just general screw-ups in the Katrina storm,I don't want the government having any more power.

[Kackikat]

And that is pretty much what I said it was in a nutshell....my version much shorter and to the point.

[Kackikat]

Note my comment# 57

[Kackikat]

Military prison guard = Corrections Specialist/ Guard

I got it correct, just look up definition...NOW in civilian prisons we call them Corrections Officers...it was simplified to get the point across, as different branches of military sometimes have different names for same job.

[ansel12]

Where is there an old reference to “resettlement?” I don't care if they are called charlies or foxtrots.

Here is a quote from the 2000 article posted in post 101. "The MOS responsible for this job may be found in the Career Management Field 95 (Law Enforcement). They are referred to as 95C I/R (corrections internment / resettlement) or "Charlies." "

Here is the title of the manual in post 100.
Publication Title: Internment / Resettlement Operations Publication/revision date: 01 AUG 2001 Field Manual: FM 3-19.40 Supersedes: FM 19-40, 27 FEB 1976 FM 19-60, 27 MAY 1986 Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited (public domain manuals)

[ansel12]

It is the mention of Army and domestic civilian detainees that raises concerns.

Where is that mentioned?

[Kackikat]

Note the resettlement description in comment# 100 to me....it is what it says it is.

Now the 53 different types of jobs covers everything from answering the phones at a prison facility to guarding prisoners. The use of “specialists” in military helps you add numbers/letters that give a variety of jobs in same facility, and rank determines authority levels.

In civilian prisons we differentiate positions far more clearly, such as Corrections Officers guard prisoners, and Prison administration is differently labeled.

In military your training is much more varied to function in a variety of places. Two different branches of service may have different titles/definitions for same job classification. Usually it makes enough sense to understand it, if you have familiarity with it.

[ansel12]

I was supporting you, not correcting you.

[Kackikat]

Thanks, and maybe that comment went to wrong person...several came to me.

[Kackikat]

I forgot to respond to the link you sent me, and it has to do with using military facilities for national emergencies. It does make perfect sense to me to use the old military bases that were closed for FEMA, and national disasters like Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods etc.

I don’t doubt that all things good can be used for evil, it’s a sign of the last days. However I agree that building costs for new facilities is not necessary, when so many military bases have been closed, and some are still unused.

[Kackikat]

WE are in perilous times, and we do not want to commit crimes against our Constitution, any more than we want any elected leaders to commit crimes against our Constitution. We need to know and understand these laws, and how they apply .EVERYONE on Free Republic needs to become familiar with our laws regarding TREASON:

http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/18C115.txt

[W. W. SMITH]

Does every one here know the difference between a left wing reeducation camp and a right wing reeducation camp.

The left wing camp is a processing point for the execution and disposal of the bodies of right wingers.

A right wing camp is an attempt to reeducate fools.

Keep in mind what Obama’s friend William Ayers and his ilk want to do to their opponents, an estimated 25 million, a bullet to the head.