Nothing in these Rules of Engagement limits your rights to take the appropriate action to defend yourself and your unit.
A. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE FORCE TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST ATTACKS OR THREATS OF ATTACK.
B. HOSTILE FIRE MAY BE FIRED EFFECTIVELY AND PROMPTLY TO STOP HOSTILE ACT.
C. WHEN USM FORCES ARE ATTACKED BY UNARMED HOSTILE ELEMENTS, MOBS, AND/OR RIOTERS, USM FORCES SHOULD USE THE MINIMUM FORCE NECESSARY UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROPORTIONAL TO THE THREAT.
D. YOU MAY NOT SEIZE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR MISSION.
E. DETENTION OF CIVILIANS IS AUTHORIZED FOR SECURITY REASONS OR IN SELF-DEFENSE.
F. DO NOT SHOOT PERSONS IN USM CAMO. THE PERSON MAY BE A USM SOLDIER OR A PENDING SOLDIER.
REMEMBER
1. USM IS NOT AT WAR.
2. TREAT ALL PERSONS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
3. USE MINIMUM FORCE TO CARRY OUT THE MISSION.
4. ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO ACT IN SELF-DEFENSE.
(Got off of Google but added F. and the USM) |