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DOD Implementation of Presidential Policy Guidance

Document Date: December 12, 2013
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Agency: DOD
Document Type: Memorandum

This document details the Department of Defense's procedures to comply with the Presidential Policy Guidance (PPG), which establishes guidelines for use of direct action against terrorist targets located outside of the United States and areas of active hostilities. This document is heavily redacted.

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