STANDING RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR US FORCES Reference: See Enclosure M.

a. SecDef-approved standing rules of engagement (SROE) that implement the inherent right of self-defense and provide guidance for the application of force for mission accomplishment. b. Fundamental policies and procedures governing action to be taken by US force commanders during all military operations and contingencies as specified in paragraph 3. 2. Cancellation. CJCSI 3121.01, 1 October 1994, is canceled. 3. Applicability. ROE apply to US forces during military attacks against the United States and during all military operations, contingencies, and terrorist attacks occurring outside the territorial jurisdiction of the United States. The territorial jurisdiction of the United States includes the 50 states, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and Northern Marianas, US possessions, and US territories. a. Peacetime operations conducted by the US military within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States are governed by use-of-force rules contained in other directives or as determined on a case-by-case basis for specific missions (see paragraph 4 of Enclosure H and Enclosure I)