Translation of the 'Order to Shoot' for the Swiss Army in Evian
andi | 29.05.2003 19:43
This is the translation from (Swiss) German of the 'Order to Shoot' for the Swiss Army in the G8/Evian protests, as posted at 
http://www.indymedia.ch/de/2003/05/9551.shtml
http://www.indymedia.ch/de/2003/05/9551.shtml
SURVEILLANCE AND PROTECTION ORDER, TO BE FOLLOWED SELF-RELIANTLY
GENERAL ORDER
Your order is in the context of assisting the G8 meeting in Evian: "Surveillance of a space or an institution." Your commander bears the responsibility for the action.
ORDER TO THE TROOPS:
- You observe and listen for changes in a given space or object to protect the leadership from surprises;
- You immediately alarm your superior when you identify a concrete fact or direct threat;
- You can temporarily arrest, or prevent the escape of persons who are trying to invade into the surveyed space;
- You can use your gun in self-defence or in defence of others if attacked.
PRINCIPLES
Dialogue
De-escalation
Intervention
GENERAL RULES
1. Under no circumstances you give informations about your orders or your observations;
2. You behave politely at all times and obstain from any discriminatory comments (e.g. addressing people in 2nd person singular (doesn't exist in English), or in a dejective manner);
3. You only use the minimal force necessary to fulfil your orders.
USE OF GUN IS PREMITTED
1. In case of an illegal attack, or if such an attack is about to happen against you or third persons you have the right to combat that attack with appropriate measures to prevent danger;
2. If you or a third person are in danger of life or physical harm, you are permitted as a last resort to use your gun, in case other measures to prevent danger are insufficient;
3. Don't use more violence than is necessary to prevent danger or to fulfil your orders.
WARNING SHOUT
If possible the following warning is to be made: "Swiss army! Stop or I'll shoot!"
WARNING SHOT
A warning shot may only be used if the circumstances hinder the effect of a warning shout.
OPENING FIRE
- You are personally responsible for using your gun;
- You have the permission to use yor gun in the following circumstances:
a) Attacks with guns, knives or sharp objects, burning devices etc;
b) All other dangerous or violent attacks, as well without weapons, of a physical or numerical superior enemy (self-defence, defence of others)
- When having to open fire prevent heavy injuries if possible;
- After opening fire give first aid to the injured and inform your superior.
GENERAL ORDER
Your order is in the context of assisting the G8 meeting in Evian: "Surveillance of a space or an institution." Your commander bears the responsibility for the action.
ORDER TO THE TROOPS:
- You observe and listen for changes in a given space or object to protect the leadership from surprises;
- You immediately alarm your superior when you identify a concrete fact or direct threat;
- You can temporarily arrest, or prevent the escape of persons who are trying to invade into the surveyed space;
- You can use your gun in self-defence or in defence of others if attacked.
PRINCIPLES
Dialogue
De-escalation
Intervention
GENERAL RULES
1. Under no circumstances you give informations about your orders or your observations;
2. You behave politely at all times and obstain from any discriminatory comments (e.g. addressing people in 2nd person singular (doesn't exist in English), or in a dejective manner);
3. You only use the minimal force necessary to fulfil your orders.
USE OF GUN IS PREMITTED
1. In case of an illegal attack, or if such an attack is about to happen against you or third persons you have the right to combat that attack with appropriate measures to prevent danger;
2. If you or a third person are in danger of life or physical harm, you are permitted as a last resort to use your gun, in case other measures to prevent danger are insufficient;
3. Don't use more violence than is necessary to prevent danger or to fulfil your orders.
WARNING SHOUT
If possible the following warning is to be made: "Swiss army! Stop or I'll shoot!"
WARNING SHOT
A warning shot may only be used if the circumstances hinder the effect of a warning shout.
OPENING FIRE
- You are personally responsible for using your gun;
- You have the permission to use yor gun in the following circumstances:
a) Attacks with guns, knives or sharp objects, burning devices etc;
b) All other dangerous or violent attacks, as well without weapons, of a physical or numerical superior enemy (self-defence, defence of others)
- When having to open fire prevent heavy injuries if possible;
- After opening fire give first aid to the injured and inform your superior.
andi
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