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FM 19-15 Civil Disturbances

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FM 19-15

Civil Disturbances

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CHAPTER 1 Civil Disturbances Civil disturbances arise from acts of civil disobedience. They occur most often when participants in mass acts of civil disobedience become antagonistic toward authority, and authorities must struggle to wrest the initiative from an unruly crowd. In the extreme, civil disturbances include criminal acts of terrorism. Civil disturbances, in any form, are prejudicial to public law and order. FEDERAL INTERVENTION AND AID Under the US Constitution and the US Code, the President is empowered to direct federal intervention in civil disturbances to: Respond to state requests for aid in restoring order. Enforce the laws of the United States. Protect the civil rights of citizens. Protect federal property and functions. Under the Constitution, each state is responsible for protecting life and property within its boundaries.

DesignationFM 19-15

EditionUndated

StatusSuperseded

Pages145

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionRecent Archive

Editions 7

References 12

TC 19-16Not in the Vault
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