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This is extremely important information. I’ve shared it with my network and hope everyone will follow suit.

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Thank you. Here is the latest follow up, with greater context: https://greenmedinfo.com/content/unveiling-militarys-domestic-overreach-and-failing-posse-comitatus-act

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My understanding in reading this new DODD is that it authorizes administrative agents, rather than military. "Federal department or agencies." This appears to be further confirmed by the evolution of Executive Order 12333, amended by Bush Jr in 2008.

https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/static/2008-Amendments-Executive-Order.pdf

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Hi Breanna! Thank you for sharing your perspective on this important issue. I understand how reading through directives like this can be complex, especially given the layers of federal agencies involved. It has taken many hours of research to get this far. And it will take many more to fully unpack what is going on here.

However, after closely examining DoD Directive 5240.01, it's clear that while it does involve collaboration between federal departments and agencies, it also explicitly includes military personnel. The directive grants military intelligence components the authority to assist civilian law enforcement, and in certain emergency situations, it even permits the use of lethal force by military commanders. This is a significant change from previous versions.

As for Executive Order 12333, it focuses more on intelligence-sharing between agencies and was indeed amended in 2008. However, it doesn't override the specific provisions in DoD Directive 5240.01 that now include military involvement in domestic scenarios.

I appreciate your input, and I hope this helps clarify things. We all want to ensure that any potential for overreach is carefully examined, and it’s great that you’re engaged in this discussion!

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Thank you for taking the time to respond. Indeed, this is quite concerning. Admittedly, DOD policy is not my wheelhouse. However, I'm something of an expert in USDA policies, and as I've followed the funding through the IRA to NGOs and corporations, I've found concerningly overlap that may be of interest to you.

I've outlined my findings, this far, on X @Breeauna9 and will have an article coming out shortly. Thank you again.

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