1、 DOD DIRECTIVE 5210.56 ARMING AND THE USE OF FORCE Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Effective:November 18,2016 Change 1 Effective:November 6,2020 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the Directives Division Website at https
2、:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.Reissues and Cancels:DoD Directive 5210.56,“Carrying of Firearms and the Use of Force by DoD Personnel Engaged in Security,Law and Order,or Counterintelligence Activities,”April 1,2011 Approved by:Robert O.Work,Deputy Secretary of Defense Change 1(Administrative)Approved by:Chr
3、istopher R.Choate,Chief,Directives Division Purpose:This issuance:Establishes policy and standards and assigns responsibilities for arming,carrying of firearms,and the use of force by DoD personnel performing security and protection,law and order,investigative,or counterintelligence duties;and for p
4、ersonal protection when related to the performance of official duties.Establishes policy and standards and assigns responsibilities for contractor personnel required to carry a firearm in accordance with applicable DoD contracts.Implements Section 1585 of Title 10,United States Code(U.S.C.),which au