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Army Memo re: Detention of Civilians and Other Detainees During Military Operations
DOA | ACLU-RDI 2060
This Army memo details how to view and detain civilians and other types of detainees found in the theater of operations. The memo stresses that the civilian is to be treated humanely and that deadly force is not authorized unless the soldier is confronted with deadly force according tot he Rules of Engagement (ROE) for combat situations. Deadly force is not authorized for looters, nor are warning shots permitted.