DoD Directive 5240.01 is a policy directive that replaces a policy from 2007. This policy directs the federal, active-duty military on the limitations of assistance that it can provide during DSCA or Defense Support to Civil Authorities.
The document does not mean that America will enter a period of martial law, nor does it "newly allow" the use of lethal force against Americans. These accusations have been manufactured by disinformation agents to stoke political division.
This lie was spread by former General Michael Flynn:
https://x.com/GenFlynn/status/1846625084800106858
Robbert F. Kennedy Jr., who is trained as a lawyer and should theoretically be able to read a legal document then reposted this lie:
https://x.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1849189689623806079
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Research Documents:
DoD Directive 5240.01. The document that started it all:
The DoD 5240.01 manual from the 1980’s:
The DoD Directive 5210.56 which is referenced in DoD Directive 5240.01 for use of force:
Executive Order 12333 which is referenced in DoD Directive 5240.01.
The FAQ for DoD Issuances:
CRS In Focus IF 10539":
The Posse Comitatus Act 18US Code 1385 - Use of Army, Navy Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force as posse comitatus:
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“Brutus” the Anti-Federalist on Article 1 Section 8 Clause 12:
