Excerpt from The Law and Customs of Riot Duty: A Guide for National Guard Officers and Civil Authorities, With Commentaries on Federal Aid
It is probably true that riot service is the most distasteful duty which soldiers are called upon to per form. Furthermore it is unfortunate that the first military force called on for this duty is composed of what may be termed amateur soldiers. They have neither the sang-froz'd of the regular, which comes from familiarity with service, nor the independence of action, which comes from the fact that regulars do not take orders from civil officers. These cumulative disabilities have given citizens a dread of riot duty; and this fact is responsible for a part of the difficulty found in keeping the ranks of the national guard filled with good men.
The militiamen feel the responsibility of their po sitiou as a reserve power of the state. But they are not always taught how to discharge this responsibility. They acquire a distaste for riot duty because they be come confused as to the legal requirements of that duty. They have not the slightest fear of a mob. They dread the law. They fear the law because theyare uncertain of its protection; because to them it is vague, illy defined and, gathered hastily from many sources, is inconsistent and contradictory.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to military conduct during domestic disturbances. Written in 1907, the author offers a detailed analysis of the legal and practical challenges faced by troops called upon to quell riots. The author, an experienced soldier and legal scholar, draws on both military regulations and case law to provide a thorough examination of the legal limits of military authority. The book addresses a range of topics, including the use of force, the protection of civil liberties, and the establishment of martial law. Drawing on historical examples and legal precedents, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between the military and civil authorities in times of crisis. This book remains an essential resource for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and scholars interested in the legal and ethical dimensions of domestic disturbance management. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333654405_0
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