Legal Aspects of Defense Support of Civil Authorities (LADSCA) (MASL P176042)

This four-week course for military commanders, legal advisors and their civilian counterparts promotes Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) that is consistent with democratic rule of law, protection of human rights and reasonable use of force. It addresses aspects of military support and cooperation with civil authorities (i.e., law enforcement, disaster relief, border security, counter-trafficking and combating armed gangs) and other domestic operations. LADSCA studies the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the interagency challenges of coordination and cooperation in a domestic and international exercise embedded throughout the course. LADSCA will take part in cultural familiarization activities under the DIILS Field Studies Program (FSP) in Newport, Boston and New York City.

Recommended Attendees:

- Military and Civilian Legal Advisors of defense and security sector institutions with responsibilities to provide legal advising on matters of international law, military operations, and human rights.

- Commanders and staff officers involved in the design, planning, and execution of military or security operations.

- Other Military officers and civilian officials involved in the planning or oversight of military and security operations.

Course Focus:

- Comparative legal and constitutional basis for military support of civil authorities.
- International agreements that provide a legal basis for international HA/DR assistance.
- Use of Force rules and human rights protection.
- Case studies related to counter terrorism, detention, counter drug operations, maritime law enforcement operations, security for special events and response to civil disturbance.

2021 Course Dates:  16 August - 10 September 2021

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Course Report: https://globalnetplatform.org/system/files/ladsca_19010_course_report.pdf

Course Schedule: https://globalnetplatform.org/system/files/ladsca_19010_sample_schedule.pdf

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