Study: DoD May Act On US Civil Unrest

[unhappycamper]

Study: DoD May Act On US Civil Unrest
December 29, 2008
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

A U.S. Army War College report warns an economic crisis in the United States could lead to massive civil unrest and the need to call on the military to restore order.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Nathan Freir wrote the report "Known Unknowns: Unconventional Strategic Shocks in Defense Strategy Development," which the Army think tank in Carlisle, Pa., recently released.

"Widespread civil violence inside the United States would force the defense establishment to reorient priorities ... to defend basic domestic order and human security," the report said, in case of "unforeseen economic collapse," "pervasive public health emergencies," and "catastrophic natural and human disasters," among other possible crises.

The report also suggests the new (Barack Obama) administration could face a "strategic shock" within the first eight months in office.

Fort Bliss spokeswoman Jean Offutt said the Army post is not involved in any recent talks about a potential military response to civil unrest.


Rest of article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/study-dod-may-act-on-us-civil-unrest.html

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

1. Can anyone define "strategic shock"?

[seafan]

2. US Military to conduct civil reconnaissance in 5 eastern North Carolina counties, Jan 2009

Is it time?

[TechBear_Seattle]

3. This would be the civil unrest incited by the Current Regime to stay in power, correct?

Since the election of Barak Obama, the right has been talking quite a bit about "widespread civil unrest." Funny how that works out. :eyes:

[jaxx]

4. This Freir seems to have a one track mind.

http://thebulletin.us/articles/2008/12/15/top_stories/doc4945cff1398fc007390497.txt

[snot]

5. k&r'd

[LiberalFighter]

6. What business is it for the War College to do a report about this?

Stay the hell out of the civilian sector you god damn scumbags!

[Phred42]

7. Gee, I wonder if the 'secret' FEMA camps fit in here somehow?

They are certainly preparing (for some time now) for 'Civil Unrest' and A LOT of it.

Have to wonder WHY, and what they know that they haven't been telling us.