Rules of Engagement

NOTHING IN THESE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT LIMITS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE APPROPIATE ACTION TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND YOUR UNIT:​

A. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE FORCE TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST ATTACKS OR THREATS OF ATTACKS.

 

B. HOSTILE FIRE MAY BE RETURNED EFFECTIVELY AND PROMPTLY TO STOP A HOSTILE ACT.

 

C. WHEN U.S FORCES ARE ATTACKED BY UNARMED HOSTILE ELEMENTS, MOBS, AND/OR RIOTERS U.S FORCES SHOULD USE THE MINIMUM FORCE NECESSARY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROPORTIONAL TO THE THREAT.

 

D. YOU MAY NOT SIEZE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR MISSION

 

E. DETENTION OF CIVILIANS IS AUTHORIZED FOR SECURITY REASONS OR IN SELF DEFENSE

 

REMEMBER

 

1. TREAT ALL PERSONS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

2. USE MINIMUM FORCE TO CARRY OUT MISSIONS

3. ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO ACT IN SELF DEFENSE