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Domestic Operational Law 2018 Handbook for Judge Advocates United States Government Us Army

This United States Government US Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School Administrative and Civil Law Department deskbook, Domestic Operational Law 2018 Handbook for Judge Advocates, the DOPLAW Handbook, is a product of the Center for Law and Military Operations (CLAMO). The content is derived from statutes, Executive Orders and Directives, national policy, DoD Directives and Instructions, joint publications, service regulations, field manuals, as well as lessons learned by judge advocates and other practitioners throughout Federal and State government. This edition includes substantial revisions. It incorporates new guidance set forth in Department of Defense Directive 3025.18 (Defense Support of Civil Authorities), Department of Defense Instruction 3025.21 (Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies), numerous new National Planning Framework documents, and many other recently updated publications. It provides amplifying information on wildfire response, emergency mutual assistance compacts, the role of the National Guard and Army units in domestic response, and provides valuable lessons learned from major disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The Handbook is designed to serve as a working reference and training tool for judge advocates; however, it is not a substitute for independent research. With the exception of footnoted doctrinal material, the information contained in this Handbook is not doctrine. Judge advocates advising in this area of the law should monitor developments in domestic operations closely as the landscape continues to evolve. Further, the information and examples provided in this Handbook are advisory only. The term "State" is frequently used throughout this Handbook, and collectively refers to the 50 States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U. S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. The same is often referred to as "the 54 States and territories." Finally, the content and opinions expressed in this Handbook do not represent the official position of the U. S. Army or the other services, the National Guard Bureau, the Office of The Judge Advocate General, The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, or any other government agency.