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To: Ken who wrote (6728)	7/18/1999 5:54:00 PM
From: Technologyguy	Respond to of 9818

That you think this contingency plan is a first step toward military rule shows how far off the deep end you are. Keep blowing smoke for your own amusement if you feel the need.

To: Ken who wrote (6728)	7/18/1999 7:12:00 PM
From: Jim	Respond to of 9818

Ken, over the past few days, you have been posting some very scary predictions with regard to nuclear attacks, the virtual end to civilization as we know it due to Y2K, underground cities in Russia and China, wormholes etc. etc. So that we can properly evaluate your qualifications to make such predictions, would you mind filling out the following questionnaire? 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The information you provide will help us better understand the circumstances that support your point of view. No doubt that after you learn how to read, write, spell, count, and behave in a civil, and non-threatening "we're in my schoolyard and I'm the bully manner", we can look forward with anticipation to reviewing your posts…

To: Ken who wrote (6728)	7/18/1999 11:10:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Interesting document you came up with there Ken. Mind my asking where you got it from? Here are my comments on the memorandum. They clearly state that National Guard assets will remain under the control of respective state governors, but are not to compromise their warfighting obligations. This seems in contrast to all the WorldNut Daily speculation about martial law and some kind of conspiracy at NGB. ************ .......Against this background, it is important to establish a set of criteria that more clearly establishes the Department's focus and response to domestic and foreign requests for military assistance.,,,,,,,,, ......Immediate responses that appear rational from a local perspective, but could collectively undermine the Department's ability to execute operational missions,....... Prioritizations, which are made on the basis of requests as they are received, but which may quickly become outdated as higher priority requests are received for support already committed elsewhere. Against this background, it is important to establish a set of criteria that more clearly establishes the Department's focus and response to domestic and foreign requests for military assistance. Accordingly, this memorandum amplifies existing guidance both to utilize and to protect DoD resources for warfighting priorities through the Y2K date transition.............. ..........As a basic principle, commanders will not compromise operational readiness in providing support to civil authorities. As directed in reference b, all requests by civil authorities for military assistance shall be evaluated by DoD approval authorities against their impact on DoD's ability to perform its primary national security missions. Within the United States, local commanders may undertake immediate, unilateral, emergency response actions that involve measures to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage, only when time does not permit approval by higher headquarters. Overseas, immediate response may be undertaken when time is of the essence and humanitarian considerations require action......... ............Except for immediate response as described above, requests for DoD support will be considered only if submitted through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or appropriate offices of the Department of State. The National Guard will continue its traditional role of providing military support to civil authorities through their respective State Governors,** and will simultaneously ensure its ability to respond to national security requirements.......