Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
No, but that had escalated so badly. I remember that so well, and always was glad after I was never put into that position.

Besides, I wasn't talking about Kent State, I was referring to the posted picture.
Yes agree my point was that at least for ARNG locked and loaded was Standard Operating procedure.

USE OF FORCE
B-1. When force is necessary, use it according to the priorities of force and limit it to the minimum degree necessary. (See AR 190-14 for the use of deadly force.) The application of any or all of the priorities of force, or the application of a higher numbered priority without first employing a lower numbered one, depends on and will be consistent with the situation encountered. Per AR 190-47, the priorities of force are—

First: Verbal persuasion.
Second: Show of force.
Third: Chemical aerosol irritant projectors (subject to local and HN restrictions).
Fourth: Use of physical force (other than weapons fire).
Fifth: Presentation of deadly force.

FM3-19.40 Appendix B Use of Force and Riot Control Measures