The Posse Comitatus Act and the United States Army: A Historical Perspective: Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 14

by Matt Matthews and U.S. Army Combat Studies Institute

Anytime the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorizes is considered, government and military leaders, pundits, and citizens reflexively turn to the Posse Comitatus Act for guidance. Since 9/11, the US Armed Forces face an increased likelihood that they will be called on to participate in actions typically viewed as civil matters. Many have also called for an increased role for the US Armed Forces in responding to natural disasters. Though...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1478159804
• ISBN13: 9781478159803
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"