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“Madness”: A Retired Brig. General Slams Trump’s Military Power Grab

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Managing Crowd Control: Lessons from the Frontline

This chapter features a retired brigadier general reflecting on his experiences managing civil disturbances, particularly focusing on transforming aggression into camaraderie between soldiers and protesters. It discusses the vital training for guards in balancing security with First Amendment rights, as well as the deployment of military police for effective crowd control. Additionally, it raises concerns about the politicization of the National Guard and the implications it has for maintaining trust within a diverse military.

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