Posted on 05/29/2014 7:04:13 AM PDT by ColdOne
The troubling aspect of the directive outlines presidential authority for the use of military arms and forces, including unarmed drones, in operations against domestic unrest.
This appears to be the latest step in the administrations decision to use force within the United States against its citizens, said a defense official opposed to the directive.
Directive No. 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, was issued Dec. 29, 2010, and states that U.S. commanders are provided emergency authority under this directive.
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