I've noticed many Marine Corps and especially SOCOM exercises that are taking place in and around local communities.
I've always questioned why. The Marine Corps and SOCOM both have elaborate mockups that mirror local towns and cities so the training in civilian areas just doesn't make sense.
Additionally I've seen an uptick in the number of training evolutions that are conducted with federal law enforcement agencies.
Why a civilian law enforcement agency would seek to train with the military also escapes me.
The tactics are different. When a Marine Squad assaults a building it isn't done with protecting civil liberties...it isn't done with the idea of preserving evidence.
That my friends is a fact! NO MATTER HOW MANY CLASSES ARE GIVEN ON COMBAT POLICING, YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE DYNAMICS ON A BATTLEFIELD.
So with all that being said, can someone explain the uptick? Can someone explain the rationale?
Maybe the tinfoil hat crowd isn't so crazy afterall. Especially when it seems like the Army is getting into the game.
