Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, 81547-81555 [2010-32552]

Agencies

• Office of the Secretary
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 81547-81555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32552]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 182

[DOD-2009-OS-0038; RIN 0790-AI54]


Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule implements 32 CFR part 185 and legislation 
concerning restriction on direct participation by DoD personnel. It 
provides specific policy direction and assigns responsibilities with 
respect to DoD support provided to Federal, State, and local civilian 
law enforcement efforts, including responses to civil disturbances.

DATES: Comments must be received by February 28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and or 
RIN number and title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 
Defense Pentagon, OSD Mailroom 3C843, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this 
Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other 
submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions 
available for public viewing on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any 
personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tom LaCrosse, 703-697-5822.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 182 does not:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the 
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public 
health or safety; or State, local, or tribunal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another Agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of 
recipients thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
this Executive Order.

Section 202, Public Law 104-4, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act''

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 182 does not contain a 
Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and 
tribunal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 
million or more in any 1 year.

Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 182 is not subject to the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if 
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities. This rule establishes procedures and assigns 
responsibilities within DoD for assisting civilian law enforcement 
agencies, therefore, it is not expected that small entities will be 
affected because there will be no economically significant regulatory 
requirements placed upon them.

Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 182 does not impose 
reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995.

Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism''

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 182 does not have federalism 
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not 
have substantial direct effects on:
    (1) The States;
    (2) The relationship between the National Government and the 
States; or
    (3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of Government.

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 182

    Armed forces, Law enforcement.

    Accordingly, 32 CFR part 182 is proposed to be added to read as 
follows:

PART 182--DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Sec.
182.1 Purpose.
182.2 Applicability and scope.
182.3 Definitions.
182.4 Policy.
182.5 Responsibilities.
182.6 Procedures.

    Authority: Legal authorities include title 10 U.S.C. 113, 331-
334, 371-382, 2576, and 2667; title 14 U.S.C. 141; title 16 U.S.C. 
23, 78, 593, and 1861; title 18 U.S.C. 112, 351, 831, 1116, 1385, 
and 1751; title 22 U.S.C. 408, 461-462; title 25 U.S.C. 180; title 
31 U.S.C. 1535; title 42 U.S.C. 97, 1989, and 5121-5207 (Stafford 
Act); title 50 U.S.C. 1621-1622; Public Law 94-524, and Executive 
Order 12656.


Sec.  182.1.  Purpose.

    This part implements 32 CFR part 185 and title 10, United States 
Code (U.S.C.) 375 concerning restriction on direct participation by DoD 
personnel. It provides specific policy direction and assigns 
responsibilities with respect to DoD support provided to Federal, 
State, and local civilian law enforcement efforts, including responses 
to civil disturbances.


Sec.  182.2.  Applicability and scope.

    This part:
    (a) Applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the 
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Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the 
Inspector General of the Department of Defense (IG DoD), the Defense 
Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational 
entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to 
collectively as the ``DoD Components'').
    (b) Governs all DoD Component planning for and response to civil 
disturbance operations (CDO) (formerly referred to as ``military 
assistance for civil disturbances'').
    (c) Applies to the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard 
(hereafter referred to collectively as the ``National Guard'') 
personnel when under Federal command and control. Also applies to 
National Guard personnel when the Secretary of Defense determines that 
it is appropriate to employ National Guard personnel in title 32, 
U.S.C., status to fulfill a request for defense support of civil 
authorities (DSCA), the Secretary of Defense requests the concurrence 
of the Governors of the affected States, and those Governors concur in 
the employment of National Guard personnel in such a status.
    (d) Does not apply to:
    (1) Counter narcotics operations, DoD Directive 5111.13,\1\ and 
aircraft piracy. Responsibilities of the DoD Components for aircraft 
piracy and counterdrug operations shall be communicated by the Chairman 
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Secretary of Defense under 
authorities other than this part.
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    (2) Assistance to law enforcement officials in foreign governments.
    (3) The U.S. Coast Guard when acting under its Title 14 U.S.C. 
authorities, except when operating as a service in the Navy, 14 U.S.C. 
3.
    (4) The Defense Intelligence and Counterintelligence Components 
when providing assistance in accordance with paragraph 2.6. of 
Executive Order 12333.
    (5) Requests for sensitive support requirements, which are governed 
by DoDD S-5210.36 \2\.
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Sec.  182.3.  Definitions.

    Civil disturbance. Group acts of violence and disorder prejudicial 
to public law and order.
    Civilian law enforcement official. An officer or employee of a 
civilian Federal, State, local, and tribal agency, law enforcement 
agency with responsibility for enforcement of the laws within the 
jurisdiction of that agency.
    Emergency authority. A Federal military commander's authority, in 
extraordinary emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the 
President is impossible and duly constituted local authorities are 
unable to control the situation, to engage temporarily in activities 
that are necessary to quell large-scale, unexpected civil disturbances 
because (1) such activities are necessary to prevent significant loss 
of life or wanton destruction of property and are necessary to restore 
governmental function and public order or (2) duly constituted Federal, 
State, or local authorities are unable or decline to provide adequate 
protection for Federal property or Federal governmental functions.
    Law enforcement agency. Any of a number of agencies (outside the 
Department of Defense) chartered and empowered to enforce U.S. laws in 
the following jurisdictions: The United States, a State (or political 
subdivision) of the United States, a territory (or political 
subdivision) of the United States, a federally recognized Native 
American tribe or Alaskan Native Village, or within the borders of a 
host nation.


Sec.  182.4.  Policy.

    It is DoD policy that:
    (a) The Department of Defense shall cooperate with civilian law 
enforcement officials consistent with the needs of national security 
and military readiness, while recognizing and conforming to the legal 
limitations of direct DoD involvement in civilian law enforcement 
activities as prescribed in this part.
    (b) Support of civilian law enforcement officials by DoD personnel 
shall be consistent with the restrictions of title 18 U.S.C. 1385, the 
Posse Comitatus Act, and title 10 U.S.C. 375; and those authorities 
provided in title 18 U.S.C. 112, 351, 831, and 1116; and title 10 
U.S.C. 382; Federal laws protecting the civil rights and civil 
liberties of individuals, and other applicable law.
    (1) The restrictions in these authorities shall apply to all 
actions of DoD personnel within and without the territorial boundaries 
of the United States.
    (c) Exceptions to the restrictions on the direct assistance of DoD 
personnel in executing the law for DoD actions conducted outside the 
territorial jurisdiction of the United States may be granted only by 
the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense.
    (d) Requests for law enforcement support shall use the criteria in 
32 CFR part 185.


Sec.  182.5.  Responsibilities.

    (a) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)) shall 
establish DoD policy governing defense support of civilian law 
enforcement agencies and facilitate the coordination of that policy 
with Federal departments and agencies, State and local agencies, and 
the DoD Components, as appropriate.
    (b) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and 
Americas' Security Affairs (ASD(HD&ASA)), under the authority, 
direction, and control of the USD(P) and in accordance with DoD 
Directive 5111.13, shall develop, coordinate, recommend, and supervise 
the implementation of policy for defense support of civilian law 
enforcement agencies and DSCA, including law enforcement support 
activities. In executing this responsibility for DoD law enforcement 
support activities, the ASD(HD&ASA) shall:
    (1) Act on behalf of the Secretary of Defense in accordance with 
this part and any supplemental guidance or direction provided by the 
Secretary. This includes, when authorized by the President, and 
directed by the Secretary of Defense, tasking the DoD Components to 
plan for and to commit DoD resources in response to requests from civil 
authorities for CDO.
    (2) Serve as the principal point of contact between the Department 
of Defense and the Department of Justice for planning and executing 
CDO.
    (3) Coordinate with civilian law enforcement agencies on policies 
to further DoD cooperation with civilian law enforcement officials, 
including CDO and law enforcement support to the District of Columbia 
and U.S. Territories, as appropriate.
    (4) Provide guidance to and oversight of the DoD Components for 
support of civilian law enforcement authorities, including CDO and law 
enforcement support of the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories, 
as appropriate.
    (5) Develop policy guidance for support of civilian law enforcement 
authorities as specified in Sec.  182.5(a), taking into account the 
requirements of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness (USD(P&R)), the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence 
(USD(I)) and DoD Intelligence Components, as well as the interests of 
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (ASD(RA)), and the Assistant 
to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and

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Chemical and Biological Defense Programs.
    (6) Assist in the development of policy governing plans, 
procedures, and requirements of the DoD Components with authority over 
defense resources that may be employed to provide law enforcement 
support to the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories, as 
appropriate.
    (7) Inform the ASD(RA) and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau 
(NGB) of all requests for assistance concerning National Guard and 
Reserve Component personnel and resources in support of civilian law 
enforcement officials, including CDO and law enforcement support to the 
District of Columbia and U.S. Territories, as appropriate; coordinate 
with ASD(RA) and others as appropriate regarding performance of duty 
pursuant to title 10 U.S.C. 331-334 and 371-382, and title 32 U.S.C. 
502(f) and other appropriate authorities.
    (8) Coordinate with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 
advance any commitment to CDO of DoD forces assigned to the Combatant 
Commands.
    (9) Oversee reimbursement for assistance provided to civilian law 
enforcement officials, including CDO and law enforcement support of the 
District of Columbia and U.S. Territories, as appropriate.
    (c) The USD(I) shall:
    (1) Establish DoD processes and procedures to provide domestic 
intelligence support to civilian law enforcement officials in 
accordance with appropriate statutory authorities and DoD and 
Intelligence Community policy.
    (2) Facilitate the coordination of DoD policy governing 
intelligence support of law enforcement officials, including CDO and 
law enforcement support to the District of Columbia and U.S. 
Territories, as appropriate, with Federal departments and agencies, 
State, local, and tribal agencies, and the DoD Components, as required.
    (d) The IG, DoD, shall issue guidance on cooperation with civilian 
law enforcement officials with respect to audits and investigations 
conducted, supervised, monitored, or initiated pursuant to DoD 
Directive 5106.01 \3\, subject to coordination with the General Counsel 
of the Department of Defense.
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    (e) The ASD(RA), under the authority, direction, and control of the 
USD(P&R), shall assist the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development of guidance 
for use by approving authorities in evaluating the effect on military 
readiness of requests for civilian law enforcement assistance directed 
to units of the Reserve Components and National Guard.
    (f) The Heads of the DoD Components shall:
    (1) Strictly comply with and disseminate throughout their 
Components the guidance established by USD(P) pursuant to paragraph (a) 
of this section.
    (2) Dedicate appropriate resources for law enforcement support to 
carry out the purposes of this part that are consistent with defense 
policies, goals, and objectives.
    (3) Review training and operational programs to determine how and 
where assistance can best be provided to civilian law enforcement 
officials consistent with the responsibilities established in this 
section. This review should include preparation of recommendations 
regarding activities for which reimbursement could be waived in 
accordance with Sec.  182.6(e) of this part.
    (4) Issue implementing documents in consultation with the Attorney 
General incorporating the guidelines and procedures in this part, 
including:
    (i) Procedures for prompt transfer of relevant information to law 
enforcement agencies.
    (ii) Procedures for establishing local contact points in 
subordinate commands for purposes of coordination with Federal, State, 
and local civilian law enforcement officials.
    (iii) Guidelines for evaluating requests for assistance in terms of 
impact on national security and military readiness.
    (5) Inform the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of all 
requests for support for, and support provided to, civilian law 
enforcement officials.
    (g) The Secretaries of the Military Departments, in addition to the 
responsibilities in paragraph (f) of this section, shall provide 
resources to the DoD Components, consistent with defense policies, 
goals, and objectives, to carry out the purpose of this part.
    (h) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in addition to the 
responsibilities in paragraph (f) of this section, shall:
    (1) Assist the ASD(HD&ASA) in developing CDO policy; in 
coordination with the ASD(HD&ASA), develop policy guidance for use by 
approving authorities in evaluating the effect of requests for civilian 
law enforcement assistance on national security and military readiness.
    (2) Provide advice on the effect on national security and military 
readiness of any request for defense assistance with respect to CDO, at 
the request of the Secretary of Defense or the DoD Components.
    (i) The Combatant Commanders, through the Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff shall, in addition to the responsibilities in paragraph 
(f) of this section:
    (1) Develop operational policies, plans, and procedures, as 
necessary, to support the provisions of this part.
    (2) Implement the provisions of this part in appropriate training 
and exercises.
    (3) When designated as a supported commander, coordinate with 
supporting DoD components all reimbursement for assistance provided 
under the provisions of this part.
    (j) The Commanders of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. 
Pacific Command (USPACOM), through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff and in addition to the responsibilities in paragraphs (f) and (i) 
of this section, shall:
    (1) Serve as the DoD planning agents for CDO, following the 
guidance of the ASD(HD&ASA) and in coordination with the Chairman of 
the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    (2) Lead the CDO planning activities of the DoD Components in 
accordance with Sec.  182.6(b)(3)(ii) of this part; serve as the DoD 
financial managers for CDO operations executed in their areas of 
responsibility in accordance with Sec.  182.6(e)(2)(ii) of this part.
    (k) The Chief, NGB shall:
    (1) Assist the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development of policy guidance on 
civilian law enforcement assistance directed to units of the National 
Guard in accordance with title 10 U.S.C. chapter 1011.
    (2) Assist the ASD(RA) in the development of policy guidance for 
use by approving authorities in evaluating the effect on military 
readiness of requests for civilian law enforcement assistance directed 
to units of the National Guard.
    (3) Serve as an advisor to the Combatant Commands on National Guard 
matters pertaining to Combatant Command missions, and support planning 
and coordination for such activities as requested by the Chairman of 
the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the Commanders of the Combatant Commands.
    (4) Serve as the channel of communication on all matters pertaining 
to National Guard homeland defense activities between:
    (i) the Secretary of Defense and the Heads of the DoD Components 
(including the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air 
Force), and
    (ii) the States.
    Direct liaison between the entities in paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and 
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occur only in an emergency when time does not permit compliance with 
this part. In each such instance, the Chief, NGB, should be informed of 
the communication.


Sec.  182.6.  Procedures.

    (a) Restrictions on Participation of DoD Personnel in Civilian Law 
Enforcement Activities.
    (1) Guiding Statutory Requirements and Supporting Policies.
    (i) Posse Comitatus Act. The primary restriction on DoD 
participation in civilian law enforcement activities is the Posse 
Comitatus Act. It provides that unless expressly authorized by the 
Constitution or an act of Congress, whoever willfully uses any part of 
the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute 
the law shall be fined or imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or 
both. In accordance with title 18 U.S.C. 3571, fines may not be more 
than $250,000.
    (ii) Permissible Direct Assistance. Activities not restricted by 
the Posse Comitatus Act are:
    (A) Actions taken for the primary purpose of furthering a DoD or 
foreign affairs function of the United States, regardless of incidental 
benefits to civilian authorities. This provision, known as the Military 
Purpose Doctrine, must be used with caution, and does not include 
actions taken for the primary purpose of aiding civilian law 
enforcement officials or otherwise serving as a subterfuge to avoid the 
restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act. Actions under this provision 
may include the following (depending on the nature of the DoD interest 
and the authority governing the specific action in question):
    (1) Investigations and other actions related to enforcement of the 
Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10 U.S.C. chapter 
47).
    (2) Investigations and other actions that are likely to result in 
administrative proceedings by the Department of Defense, regardless of 
whether there is a related civil or criminal proceeding. (See DoD 
Instruction 5525.07 \4\ and the Memorandum of Agreement Between the 
Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense with respect to matters 
in which the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice both 
have an interest.)
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    (3) Investigations and other actions related to a commander's 
inherent authority to maintain law and order on a DoD installation or 
facility.
    (4) Protection of classified defense information or equipment.
    (5) Protection of DoD personnel, equipment, and official guests, as 
authorized by statute and in conjunction with civilian authorities that 
may also have jurisdiction.
    (B) Audits and investigations conducted by, under the direction of, 
or at the request of the IG, DoD, pursuant to section 8(g) of Appendix 
3 to title 5, U.S.C., subject to applicable limitations on direct 
participation in law enforcement activities.
    (C) When specifically authorized by the President in accordance 
with applicable law (e.g., title 10 U.S.C. chapter 15) or permitted 
under emergency authority (32 CFR part 185), for quelling civil 
disturbances or performing civilian law enforcement functions (e.g., 
search, seizure, arrest, and surveillance). When permitted under 
emergency authority, those DoD officials and commanders responsible for 
determining appropriate action have the authority, in extraordinary 
emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the President is 
impossible and duly constituted local authorities are unable to control 
the situation, to engage temporarily in activities that are necessary 
to quell large-scale, unexpected civil disturbances because:
    (1) Such activities are necessary to prevent significant loss of 
life or wanton destruction of property and are necessary to restore 
governmental function and public order; or,
    (2) When duly constituted Federal, State, or local authorities are 
unable or decline to provide adequate protection for Federal property 
or Federal governmental functions. Federal action, including the use of 
DoD forces, is authorized when necessary to protect Federal property or 
functions (32 CFR part 185).
    (D) DoD actions taken pursuant to title 10 U.S.C. 331-334, relating 
to the use of DoD forces with respect to insurrection, domestic 
violence, or conspiracy that hinders the execution of State or Federal 
law in specified circumstances.
    (E) Actions taken under express statutory authority to assist 
officials in executing the laws, subject to applicable limitations. The 
laws that permit direct DoD participation in civilian law enforcement 
include:
    (1) Protection of national parks and certain other Federal lands. 
(See title 16 U.S.C. 23, 78, and 593)
    (2) Enforcement of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 
1976, title 16 U.S.C. 1861.
    (3) Assistance in the case of crimes against foreign officials, 
official guests of the United States, and other internationally 
protected persons. (See title 18 U.S.C. 112 and 1116)
    (4) Assistance in the case of crimes against members of Congress. 
(See title 18 U.S.C. 351)
    (5) Assistance in the case of crimes involving nuclear materials. 
(See title 18 U.S.C. 831)
    (6) Protection of the President, Vice President, and other 
designated dignitaries. (See title 18 U.S.C. 1751)
    (7) Actions taken in support of the neutrality laws. (See title 22 
U.S.C. 408 and 461-462)
    (8) Removal of persons unlawfully present on Indian lands. (See 
title 25 U.S.C. 180)
    (9) Execution of quarantine and certain health laws. (See title 42 
U.S.C. 97)
    (10) Execution of certain warrants relating to enforcement of 
specified civil rights laws. (See title 42 U.S.C. 1989)
    (11) Removal of unlawful enclosures from public lands. (See title 
43 U.S.C. 1065)
    (12). Protection of rights of a discoverer of an island covered by 
the Guano Islands Act (See title 48 U.S.C. 1418)
    (13) Support of territorial governors if a civil disorder occurs. 
(See title 48 U.S.C. 1422 and 1591)
    (14) Actions in support of certain customs laws. (See title 50 
U.S.C. 220)
    (15) Support of the Attorney General in emergency situations 
involving chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction. (See 
title 10 U.S.C. 382)
    (iii) Restrictions on Direct Assistance. (A) Except as authorized 
by law, the Constitution, or this instruction, the prohibition on the 
use of DoD personnel as a posse comitatus or to otherwise execute the 
law includes these forms of direct assistance:
    (1) Interdiction of a vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other similar 
activity.
    (2) A search or seizure.
    (3) An arrest, apprehension, stop and frisk, or similar activity.
    (4) Evidence collection, security functions, and crowd and traffic 
control.
    (5) Surveillance or pursuit of individuals, or acting as undercover 
agents, informants, investigators, or interrogators.
    (B) The use of deputized DoD uniformed personnel by State or local 
law enforcement authorities shall be in accordance with DoD Instruction 
5525.13, Limitation of Authority to Deputize DoD Uniformed Law 
Enforcement Personnel by State and Local Governments.
    (C) The use of deadly force and/or the carrying of firearms by DoD 
uniformed personnel while engaged in law enforcement or security duties 
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protecting personnel, protecting vital Government assets, or guarding 
prisoners shall be in accordance with CJCSI 3121.01B, Standing Rules of 
Engagement Standing Rules for the Use of Force for U.S. Forces.
    (D) Requests for exceptions to policy outside the territorial 
jurisdiction of the United States when compelling and extraordinary 
circumstances justify them may only be granted by the Secretary or 
Deputy Secretary of Defense.
    (iv) Use of DoD Personnel to Operate or Maintain Equipment. The use 
of DoD personnel to operate or maintain, or to assist in operating or 
maintaining, equipment shall be limited to situations when the use of 
non-DoD personnel for operation or maintenance of such equipment would 
be unfeasible or impractical from a cost or time perspective and would 
not otherwise compromise national security or military readiness. In 
general, the head of the civilian law enforcement agency may request a 
DoD Component to provide personnel to operate or maintain, or to assist 
in operating or maintaining, equipment for the civilian agency. This 
assistance shall be subject to this guidance:
    (A) Except as otherwise authorized by law, such assistance may not 
involve DoD personnel in a direct role in a law enforcement operation. 
(See paragraph (a)(1)(iii) of this section.)
    (B) Except as otherwise authorized by law, the performance of such 
assistance by DoD personnel shall be at a location where there is not a 
reasonable likelihood of a law enforcement confrontation.
    (C) The use of DoD aircraft to provide point-to-point 
transportation and training flights for civilian law enforcement 
officials may be provided only in accordance with DoD 4515.13-R \5\.
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    (D) A request for DoD personnel to operate or maintain, or to 
assist in operating or maintaining, equipment may be made by the head 
of a civilian agency empowered to enforce these laws:
    (1) Title 21 U.S.C. 801-904, and 951-971.
    (2) Title 8, U.S.C. 1324-1328.
    (3) A law relating to the arrival or departure of merchandise as 
defined in title 19 U.S.C. 1401, into or out of the customs territory 
of the United States, as defined in title 19 U.S.C. 1401, or any other 
territory or possession of the United States.
    (4) Title 46, U.S.C. chapter 705.
    (5) Any law, foreign or domestic, prohibiting terrorist activities.
    (E) In addition to the assistance authorized under this section:
    (1) DoD personnel may be assigned to operate or assist in operating 
equipment:
    (i) To the extent the equipment is used in a supporting role, and
    (ii) When the equipment is used for monitoring and communicating to 
civilian law enforcement officials the movement of air and sea traffic 
with respect to any criminal violation of the laws specified in 
paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this section; or
    (iii) When the agency providing assistance is authorized to furnish 
assistance to a State, local, or foreign government that is involved in 
the enforcement of laws similar to those in paragraph (a)(1)(iv)(D) 
(title 10 U.S.C. 374(b)).
    (2) DoD personnel made available to a civilian law enforcement 
agency pursuant to title 10 U.S.C. 374(b) may operate equipment for:
    (i) Detection, monitoring, and communication of the movement of air 
and sea traffic.
    (ii) Detection, monitoring, and communication of the movement of 
surface traffic outside of the geographic boundary of the United States 
and within the United States, not to exceed 25 miles of the boundary if 
the initial detection occurred outside of the boundary.
    (iii) Aerial reconnaissance (does not include satellite 
reconnaissance or technical means).
    (iv) Interception of vessels or aircraft detected outside the land 
area of the United States for the purposes of communicating with such 
vessels and aircraft to direct such vessels and aircraft to go to a 
location designated by appropriate civilian officials.
    (v) Operation of equipment to facilitate communications in 
connection with law enforcement programs specified in paragraph 
(a)(1)(iv)(D) of this section and title 10 U.S.C. 374.
    (vi) Transportation of civilian law enforcement personnel and 
operation of a base of operations for civilian law enforcement 
personnel, subject to joint approval by the Secretary of Defense and 
the Attorney General (and the Secretary of State in the case of a law 
enforcement operation outside of the land area of the United States).
    (F) DoD personnel made available to operate equipment for the 
purposes in paragraph (a)(1)(iv)(E)(2)(iv) of this section may continue 
to operate such equipment into the land area of the United States in 
cases involving the pursuit of vessels or aircraft where the detection 
began outside such land area.
    (G) The Secretary of Defense may make DoD personnel available to 
any Federal, State, or local civilian law enforcement agency to operate 
equipment for purposes other than described in paragraph (a)(1)(iv)(E) 
of this section, only to the extent that such support does not involve 
direct participation by such personnel in a civilian law enforcement 
operation unless such direct participation is otherwise authorized by 
law.
    (H) Nothing in this part restricts the authority of DoD personnel 
to take emergency action to prevent loss of life or wanton destruction 
of property, or to restore governmental functioning and public order, 
or provide adequate protection for Federal property or Federal 
government functions when sudden and unexpected civil disturbances 
occur, and if duly constituted local authorities are unable to control 
the situation and circumstances preclude obtaining prior authorization 
by the President as provided in paragraph (a)(1)(ii)(C) of this 
section.
    (I) When DoD personnel are otherwise assigned to provide assistance 
with respect to the laws specified in paragraph (a)(1)(ii)(E) of this 
section, the participation of such personnel shall be consistent with 
the limitations in such laws, if any, and such restrictions as may be 
established by policy, including policy of the DoD Components 
concerned.
    (v) Expert Advice. The DoD Components may provide expert advice to 
Federal, State, or local law enforcement officials in accordance with 
title 10 U.S.C. 373. This does not permit regular or direct involvement 
of DoD personnel in activities that are fundamentally civilian law 
enforcement operations, except as otherwise authorized in this section.
    (vi) Training. (A) The DoD Components may provide training to 
Federal, State, and local civilian law enforcement officials. Such 
assistance may include training in the operation and maintenance of 
equipment made available under paragraph (d)(1) of this section. This 
does not permit large-scale or elaborate training, or advanced DoD 
training, and does not permit regular or direct involvement of DoD 
personnel in activities that are fundamentally civilian law enforcement 
operations, except as otherwise authorized in this section.
    (B) Training of Federal, State, and local civilian law enforcement 
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    (1) Assistance shall be limited to situations when the use of non-
DoD personnel would be unfeasible or impractical from a cost or time 
perspective and would not otherwise compromise national security or 
military readiness.
    (2) Assistance may not involve DoD personnel in a direct role in a 
law enforcement operation, except as otherwise authorized by law.
    (3) Assistance of DoD personnel shall be provided at a location 
where there is not a reasonable likelihood of a law enforcement 
confrontation, except as otherwise authorized by law.
    (vii) Other Permissible Assistance. These forms of indirect 
assistance are not restricted by the Posse Comitatus Act (title 18 
U.S.C. 1385):
    (1) Transfer of information acquired in the normal course of DoD 
operations that may be relevant to a violation of any Federal or State 
laws.
    (2) Such other actions, approved in accordance with procedures 
established by the DoD Components concerned, that do not subject 
civilians to the use of DoD power that is regulatory, prescriptive, or 
compulsory.
    (2) Exceptions Based on Status. The restrictions in paragraph (a) 
of this section do not apply to these persons:
    (i) A member of a Reserve Component when not on active duty, active 
duty for training, or inactive duty for training.
    (ii) A member of the National Guard when not in title 10, U.S.C., 
status, including when called into Federal service.
    (iii) A civilian employee of the Department of Defense. If the 
civilian employee is under the direct command and control of a DoD 
officer, assistance will not be provided unless it is permitted by 
paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section.
    (iv) A member of a Military Service when off duty and in a private 
capacity. A Service member is acting in a private capacity when he or 
she responds on his or her own volition to assist law enforcement 
officials instead of acting under the direction or control of DoD 
authorities.
    (v) A member of the U.S. Coast Guard acting under the established 
authorities of that Service.
    (vi) A member of the Civil Air Patrol when performing non-Air 
Force-directed missions.
    (3) Exceptions Based on Military Service. DoD guidance on the Posse 
Comitatus Act is applicable to the Department of the Navy as a matter 
of policy with such exceptions as may be provided by the Secretary of 
the Navy on a case-by-case basis.
    (i) Such exceptions shall include requests from the Attorney 
General for assistance pursuant to title 21 U.S.C. 873(b).
    (ii) Prior approval from the Secretary of Defense shall be obtained 
for exceptions that are likely to involve participation by members of 
the Navy or Marine Corps in an interdiction of a vessel or aircraft; a 
law enforcement search or seizure; or an arrest, apprehension, or other 
activity that is likely to subject civilians to the use of DoD power 
that is regulatory, prescriptive, or compulsory.
    (4) Military Readiness. Assistance may not be provided if such 
assistance could adversely affect national security or military 
readiness. The implementing documents issued by the DoD Components 
shall ensure that approval for the operation of equipment is vested in 
officials who can assess the effect of such operation on national 
security and military readiness.
    (5) Approval Authority. Requests by civilian law enforcement 
officials for use of DoD personnel in civilian law enforcement 
functions shall be forwarded to the appropriate approval authority.
    (i) The President, through an executive order to the Secretary of 
Defense, is the approval authority for requests for assistance for CDO 
and those other operations that include responding with assets with the 
potential for lethality, except as provided in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of 
this section for emergency authorities and in 32 CFR part 185.
    (ii) Requests that involve the Defense Intelligence and 
Counterintelligence Components are subject to approval by the Secretary 
of Defense and the guidance in DoD Directive 5240.01 \6\ and DoD 
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    (iii) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1)(iii) of this section, 
the ASD(HD&ASA) may approve the use of DoD personnel:
    (A) To provide training or expert advice in accordance with 
paragraphs (a)(1)(v) and (a)(1)(vi) of this section.
    (B) For equipment maintenance in accordance with paragraph 
(a)(1)(iv) of this section.
    (C) To monitor and communicate the movement of air and sea traffic 
in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(iv)(E)(2) of this section.
    (iv) All requests shall be submitted promptly to the ASD(HD&ASA) 
for action by the Secretary of Defense, as appropriate.
    (v) The views of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall be 
obtained on all requests that are considered by the Secretary of 
Defense or the ASD(HD&ASA) or that otherwise involve personnel assigned 
to a unified or specified command and that may affect military 
readiness.
    (vi) All requests that are to be considered by the Secretary of 
Defense or the ASD(HD&ASA) that involve Reserve Component personnel or 
equipment shall be coordinated with the ASD(RA).
    (b) DoD Support of CDO--(1) Guiding Statutory Requirements and 
Supporting Policies. (i) The President is authorized by the 
Constitution and laws of the United States to employ the Armed Forces 
of the United States to suppress insurrections, rebellions, and 
domestic violence under various conditions and circumstances. Planning 
and preparedness by the Federal Government and the Department of 
Defense for civil disturbances is important due to the potential 
severity of the consequences of such events for the Nation and the 
population.
    (ii) The primary responsibility for protecting life and property 
and maintaining law and order in the civilian community is vested in 
the State and local governments. Supplementary responsibility is vested 
by statute in specific agencies of the Federal Government other than 
the Department of Defense. The President has additional powers and 
responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States to ensure 
that law and order are maintained.
    (iii) Responsibility for the management of the Federal response to 
civil disturbances rests with the Attorney General of the United 
States.
    (iv) Any employment of DoD forces in support of law enforcement 
operations shall maintain the primacy of civilian authority. Requests 
from the Attorney General to the Department of Defense for this support 
may be provided at the direction of the President in response to an 
official request by State or Federal authorities.
    (v) The employment of DoD forces to control civil disturbances must 
be authorized by the President through an executive order directing the 
Secretary of Defense to act in a specified civil jurisdiction under 
specific circumstances.
    (vi) Planning by the DoD Components for CDO shall be compatible 
with contingency plans for national security emergencies, and with 
planning for DSCA pursuant to 32 CFR part 185. For example:

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    (A) Pursuant to Executive Order 12656, it is the policy of the 
Federal Government to have sufficient capabilities at all levels of 
government to meet essential defense and civilian needs during any 
national security emergency. The policy directs the heads of the 
Federal departments and agencies to identify facilities and resources, 
both Government and private, essential to the national defense and 
national welfare, and to develop strategies, plans, and programs to 
provide for the security of such facilities and resources, and to avoid 
or minimize disruptions during any national security emergency. In some 
circumstances, risks to such facilities and resources may coincide with 
or constitute civil disturbances.
    (B) The Department of Defense will support civil authorities in 
civil defense, including facilitating the use of the National Guard in 
each State for response in both peacetime disasters and national 
security emergencies. In some circumstances, an attack may coincide 
with or encompass civil disturbances.
    (C) Guidelines concerning the use of deputized DoD uniformed 
personnel by State or local law enforcement authorities is outlined in 
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    (D) Guidelines concerning the carrying of firearms and/or the use 
of deadly force by DoD uniformed personnel while engaged in law 
enforcement or security duties for protecting personnel, protecting 
vital Government assets, or guarding prisoners is outlined in DoDD 
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    (2) DoD Requirements. (i) Federal military forces shall not be used 
for CDO unless specifically authorized by the President, except under 
emergency authorities as provided in title 48 U.S.C. 1422 and 1591and 
paragraph (a)(1)(ii)(C) of this section.
    (ii) DoD forces shall be made available for CDO, consistent with 
DoD priorities, as coordinated by designated representatives, as 
directed by the President.
    (iii) DoD forces employed in CDO shall remain under Secretary of 
Defense command and control at all times.
    (iv) The pre-positioning of DoD forces for CDO shall not exceed a 
battalion-sized unit unless a larger force is authorized by the 
President.
    (v) The DoD Components shall not take charge of any function of 
civil government unless absolutely necessary under conditions of 
extreme emergency (e.g., situations that require the exercise of 
emergency authorities as described in 32 CFR part 185 and paragraph 
(a)(1)(ii)(C) of this section). Any commander who is directed, or 
undertakes, to control such functions shall strictly limit DoD actions 
to the emergency needs, and shall facilitate the reestablishment of 
civil responsibility at the earliest time possible.
    (3) CDO Planning and Execution. (i) To ensure essential control and 
sound management of all DoD forces employed in CDO, centralized 
direction from the Secretary of Defense, through the ASD(HD&ASA), shall 
guide planning by the DoD Components, whether alone or with civil 
authorities. Execution of CDO missions shall be decentralized through 
the DoD planning agents for CDO, or through joint task force 
commanders, and only when specifically directed by the Secretary of 
Defense or as described in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section.
    (ii) The Commanders of USNORTHCOM and USPACOM, as the DoD planning 
agents for CDO in accordance with Sec.  182.5(j) of this part, shall 
lead the CDO planning activities of the DoD Components in these areas:
    (A) USNORTHCOM. The 48 contiguous States, Alaska, the District of 
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
    (B) USPACOM. Hawaii and the U.S. possessions and territories in the 
Pacific area.
    (iii) CDO plans and readiness measures shall foster efficient 
employment of Federal equipment controlled by National Guard forces, 
whether employed under State or Federal authority, as well as resources 
of the DoD Components.
    (iv) For a CDO response: (A) If the President directs the use of 
DoD forces for CDO, the ASD(HD&ASA) shall obtain direction from the 
Secretary of Defense for implementation of the President's direction. 
The Secretary of Defense will communicate his or her approval to the 
Combatant Commanders through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    (B) The ASD(HD&ASA) shall provide any request, contingency plan, 
directive, or order affecting the employment of U.S. special operations 
forces to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and 
Low-Intensity Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities (ASD(SO/LIC&IC), 
who supervises the employment of those forces on behalf of the 
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    (C) Additionally, the ASD(HD&ASA), in coordination with ASD(SO/
LIC&IC) for the employment of special operations forces, shall provide 
overall supervision of the employment of DoD personnel and resources 
for homeland defense activities for domestic terrorist incidents and 
other purposes in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff.
    (4) Role of the National Guard. (i) Army and Air National Guard 
forces have primary responsibility for providing support to State and 
local government agencies in civil disturbances.
    (ii) DoD forces (including National Guard forces called into 
Federal service under title 10, U.S.C.) shall support the primary 
Federal agency to assist State law enforcement authorities to conduct 
CDO. Federal forces will always remain under the President's authority 
as Commander in Chief and will maintain a Federal chain of command. 
Federal forces may conduct CDO in close coordination with State 
National Guard forces using direct liaison.
    (iii) National Guard forces may be ordered to active duty or called 
into Federal service to ensure unified command and control of all DoD 
forces for CDO when the President determines that action to be 
necessary.
    (iv) The Chief, NGB, will inform, as appropriate, the responsible 
Combatant Commander of plans developed by States for contingency use of 
non-federalized National Guard forces for CDO.
    (5) Cooperation with Civil Agencies. (i) The Attorney General of 
the United States receives and coordinates preliminary requests for CDO 
from other civil agencies pursuant to title 10 U.S.C. 331-334.
    (A) Formal requests for CDO must be presented to the President, who 
will determine the Federal action to be taken.
    (B) In the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation may lead the operational response to a civil disturbance 
incident.
    (C) The President will, through the Attorney General, communicate 
the President's policy guidance to the DoD commander for CDO. In 
addition, the Attorney General may designate a senior civilian, known 
as the Senior Civilian Representative of the Attorney General (SCRAG), 
as his or her representative.
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coordinating CDO planning and execution with the Department of Justice, 
and with other Federal and State law enforcement agencies.
    (c) Use of Information Collected During DoD Operations--(1) 
Acquisition and Dissemination. The DoD Components are encouraged to 
provide to Federal, State, or local civilian law enforcement officials 
any information collected during the normal course of military 
operations that may be relevant to a violation of any law within the 
jurisdiction of such officials. The DoD Components shall prescribe 
procedures for releasing information upon reasonable belief that there 
has been such a violation.
    (i) The assistance provided shall be in accordance with title 10 
U.S.C. 371 and other applicable laws.
    (ii) The acquisition and dissemination of information under this 
section shall be in accordance with DoDD 5200.27, DoDD 5240.1, and DoD 
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    (iii) The DoD Components shall establish procedures for ``routine 
use'' disclosures of such information in accordance with 32 CFR part 
310.
    (iv) Under guidance established by the DoD Components concerned, 
the planning and execution of compatible DoD training and operations 
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, take into account the needs 
of civilian law enforcement officials for information when the 
collection of the information is an incidental aspect of training 
performed for a DoD purpose (title 10, U.S.C. 371).
    (v) The needs of civilian law enforcement officials shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable, be considered when scheduling routine 
training missions. This does not permit the planning or creation of 
missions or training for the primary purpose of aiding civilian law 
enforcement officials, and it does not permit conducting training or 
missions for the purpose of routinely collecting information about U.S. 
citizens (title 10 U.S.C. 371).
    (vi) Local law enforcement agents may accompany routinely scheduled 
training flights as observers for the purpose of collecting law 
enforcement information. This provision does not authorize the use of 
DoD aircraft to provide point-to-point transportation and training 
flights for civilian law enforcement officials. Such assistance may be 
provided only in accordance with title 10 U.S.C. 371-382 and DoD 
4515.13-R.
    (vii) Under procedures established by the DoD Components concerned, 
information concerning illegal drugs that is provided to civilian law 
enforcement officials under provisions of DoD 5240.1-R shall also be 
provided to the El Paso Intelligence Center.
    (viii) Nothing in this section modifies DoD procedures for 
dissemination of information for foreign intelligence or 
counterintelligence purposes.
    (ix) The DoD Components are encouraged to participate in the 
Department of Justice law enforcement coordinating committees situated 
in each Federal judicial district.
    (x) The assistance provided under this section may not include or 
permit direct participation by a member of a Military Service in the 
interdiction of a vessel, aircraft, or land vehicle, or in a search or 
seizure, arrest, or other similar activity, unless the member's 
participation in such activity is otherwise authorized by law. (See 
paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section)
    (2) Military Readiness. Information shall not be provided under 
this section if it could adversely affect national security or military 
readiness.
    (d) Use of DoD Equipment and Facilities--(1) Equipment and 
Facilities. The DoD Components may make equipment, base facilities, or 
research facilities available to Federal, State, or local civilian law 
enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes in accordance with 
the guidance in this section.
    (i) ASD(HD&ASA) shall issue guidance to ensure that the assistance 
provided under this section is in accordance with applicable provisions 
of title 10 U.S.C. 372, 2576, and 2667; title 31 U.S.C. 1535; the 
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, title 40, 
U.S.C.; title 41 U.S.C. 5, 251-255, and 257-260; title 44, U.S.C. 
chapters 21, 25, 29, and 31; and other applicable laws.
    (ii) ASD(HD&ASA) guidance shall also ensure compliance with DoDDs 
4165.6 \12\ and 5410.12,\13\ and other guidance that may be issued by 
the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, 
Department of Defense.
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    (2) Limitations on the Use of Personnel. The DoD Components shall 
follow the guidance in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this section in 
considering requests for DoD personnel to operate or maintain, or to 
assist in operating or maintaining, equipment made available in 
(a)(1)(iv) of this section.
    (3) Military Readiness. Assistance may not be provided under this 
section if such assistance could adversely affect national security or 
military readiness. Each request shall be evaluated using criteria 
provided in 32 CFR part 185 for determining legality, lethality, risk, 
cost, appropriateness, and readiness. The implementing documents issued 
by the DoD Components shall ensure that approval for the disposition of 
equipment is vested in officials who can assess the impact of such 
disposition on national security and military readiness.
    (4) Approval Authority. (i) Requests by civilian law enforcement 
officials for DoD assistance shall be forwarded to the appropriate 
approval authority under the guidance in this section. All requests, 
including those in which subordinate authorities recommend denial, 
shall be submitted promptly to the approving authority. Requests will 
be forwarded and processed according to the urgency of the situation.
    (A) Requests for the use of equipment or facilities outside the 
continental United States, other than for arms, ammunition, combat 
vehicles, vessels, and aircraft, shall be approved in accordance with 
procedures established by the applicable DoD Component.
    (B) Requests from Federal agencies for purchase of equipment 
(permanent retention) between Federal agencies that are accompanied by 
appropriate funding documents may be submitted directly to the DoD 
Components. Requests for transferring equipment to Federal agencies 
must be processed pursuant to the Economy Act of 1932, title 31, U.S.C. 
1535.
    (C) Requests for training, expert advice, or use of personnel to 
operate or maintain equipment shall be forwarded in accordance with 
paragraph (a)(5) of this section.
    (D) For loans pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949, as amended, title 40, U.S.C.; or the Economy Act 
of 1932, as amended, title 31 U.S.C. 1535, which are limited to 
agencies of the Federal Government; and for leases pursuant to title 
10, U.S.C. 2667, which may be made to entities outside the Federal 
Government, this guidance applies:
    (1) Requests for arms, ammunition, combat vehicles, vessels, and 
aircraft shall be submitted through the ASD (HD&ASA) for approval by 
the Secretary of Defense.
    (2) Requests for loan or lease or other use of equipment or 
facilities are subject to approval by the DoD Components, unless 
approval by a higher official is required by statute or DoDD applicable 
to the particular disposition.
    (ii) The DoD Components shall issue implementing policy and 
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or other use of equipment or facilities that are not governed by 
paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this section. Such implementing policy and 
direction shall ensure compliance with applicable statutes and DoDDs 
requiring specific levels of approval with respect to particular 
dispositions.
    (e) Funding--(1) General. Reimbursement is required when equipment 
or services are provided to agencies outside the Department of Defense. 
The primary sources of reimbursement requirements are the Economy Act, 
title 31 U.S.C. 1535 for Federal agencies; the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988, title 42, U.S.C. 5121-5207; 
and title 10, U.S.C. 377 and 2667, provide guidance regarding Secretary 
of Defense waivers of reimbursement for support to civilian law 
enforcement agencies. Other statutes may apply to particular types of 
assistance or assistance to specific civilian law enforcement entities.
    (2) Procedural Requirements. (i) Defense support of civilian law 
enforcement agencies is normally an unprogrammed requirement for the 
Department of Defense. DoD 7000.14-R,\14\ prescribes procedures for 
financing and reporting costs. DoD Components shall comply with these 
procedures and shall consider the factors presented in paragraph (e)(1) 
of this section to determine or recommend whether financing is to be 
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    (ii) The Commanders of USNORTHCOM and USPACOM shall serve as the 
financial managers responsible for DoD oversight of all operations 
executed in their areas of responsibility (Sec.  182.5(j)(1) of this 
part).
    (iii) The Secretary of Defense may waive reimbursement for DoD 
support to civilian law enforcement agencies in accordance with title 
10 U.S.C. 377, or support provided by National Guard personnel 
performing duty pursuant to title 32 U.S.C. 502(f) in accordance with 
title 10, U.S.C. 377 if such support:
    (A) Is provided in the normal or incidental course of DoD training 
or operations; or
    (B) Results in a benefit to the element of the Department of 
Defense or personnel of the National Guard providing the support that 
is substantially equivalent to what would otherwise be obtained from 
DoD operations or training.
    (3) Personnel Duty Status. Funding for State active duty of 
National Guard personnel is the responsibility of the State involved.

    Dated: December 22, 2010.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2010-32552 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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