Question on use of deadly force by military in the US
I'm having a discussion with a fellow mexican over this topic. Do the military have different rules on the use of deadly force against a civilian, than say, the police? He claims that if you tresspass a military facility, the soldiers can shoot to stop you from going further, even if you are not armed, or even if they do not suspect you are, or that you can represent an immediate danger to others.
He says that someone got shot in area 51 base, and some others in Guantanamo.
What is the case here? Any input will be appreciated.
He says that someone got shot in area 51 base, and some others in Guantanamo.
What is the case here? Any input will be appreciated.
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I'm having a discussion with a fellow mexican over this topic. Do the military have different rules on the use of deadly force against a civilian, than say, the police? He claims that if you tresspass a military facility, the soldiers can shoot to stop you from going further, even if you are not armed, or even if they do not suspect you are, or that you can represent an immediate danger to others.
He says that someone got shot in area 51 base, and some others in Guantanamo.
What is the case here? Any input will be appreciated.
Most of the time the military police take care of security on military property, and refer most other things to local police.
Most people approaching Area 51 are spotted by a private security firm that patrols the perimeter and call the sheriff's department to actually apprehend trespassers. From what I've heard, that sheriff's office gets really torked off when they have to go all the way out there.
There are numerous articles online about deadly force. Probably better to read those than ask NA users - no offense
I did, but everything was about the police, almost no mention or clear indication of what I'm asking.
There are numerous articles online about deadly force. Probably better to read those than ask NA users - no offense
You are the last person I would expect to say something like this.
He claims that if you tresspass a military facility, the soldiers can shoot to stop you from going further, even if you are not armed, or even if they do not suspect you are, or that you can represent an immediate danger to others.
The other thing you have to remember is that soldiers aren't armed 24/7 on a military base. They have strict regulations on when and where they can handle their weapons, and tight protocols. Ask any soldier who has misplaced a weapon and how much shit they got in when the entire area went on lockdown until the weapon was found.
There are numerous articles online about deadly force. Probably better to read those than ask NA users - no offense
You are the last person I would expect to say something like this.
I'm happy to hear people's opinions on things such politics etc.
When it comes to obscure facts I rely on primary sources. Unless the obscure facts are regarding video games, then I think NA is a good source. For something like this, I would contact an expert in law of I couldn't find the answer.
I'm happy to hear people's opinions on things such politics etc. When it comes to obscure facts I rely on primary sources. Unless the obscure facts are regarding video games, then I think NA is a good source. For something like this, I would contact an expert in law of I couldn't find the answer.
Fair enough.