Comprehending the Constitutional Framework: When Civilian Courts Resume Operation, Military Tribunals Stand Down, and State Secretaries of State Validate Elections
Peace and progress flow from clear understanding. When we work together to build State of the Union Assemblies and foster relations through international business across various jurisdictions, accurate information becomes the foundation that supports everything we do. The Peacekeeping Task Force (PKTF) carries an exceptionally important responsibility within Original Jurisdiction to report accurately where international business and peace-building cooperation is concerned, particularly while State of the Union and Union State Assembly development continues to grow and relations flourish through this effort.
During a recent Weekly Coordinator Call meeting with attendees, along
with the Federation Fiduciary, it was brought to our attention by several of our international service counterparts that some questionable information was briefly shared within mixed company regarding the
Provost (pronounced “Provo”) Marshal and the Office of the Provost (Provo) Marshal
General that appears to have been provided to the Federation Fiduciary inaccurately.
This article serves as a helpful clarification to support everyone working
toward the same goal: knowing well the actual role these offices serve within
the constitutional process, particularly when acknowledging Ex parte Milligan.
The Office of the Provost Marshal General operates within the Department
of the Army, which falls under the Department of Defense. The Provost Marshal
General serves as the principal military advisor to the Secretary of the Army
and Chief of Staff of the Army on policing matters. The Provost Marshal and the
Office of the Provost Marshal General work together seamlessly -the Provost
Marshal serves as the individual leader while the Office provides the
organizational structure that enables the mission to proceed effectively.
The actual service expectation for these offices is clear and well-documented.
The Office of the Provost Marshal General oversees prisoner disposition,
coordinates transfers from military custody to civilian custody, maintains
records of adjudications, processes FOIA requests from the Adjutant's office, and
stands down military tribunal-style courts when proper American civilian courts
return to full operation. The key phrase here is "full operation"
- when courts are operational (and in this scenario it is labeled as American
Common Law Courts in the traditional sense), meaning proper, lawful civilian
courts are then fully open and functioning, then military tribunals stand down
and those civilian courts resume jurisdiction.
State elections find their validation through the State Secretary of
State, who currently serves
in the de facto realm of State of State functions as the chief election
official in 37 of the 50 organic states. The Secretary of State
certifies such election results, tests, or takes note of voting/balloting equipment/processes, provides/offers guidance to
local/State election officials/officers, maintains voter/elector rolls/census, certifies official/officer candidate
lists, tracks and certifies ballot initiatives, and compiles election returns (for overall validity).
This constitutional boundary protection lawfully and legally places proper election
validation firmly within de facto, as well as de jure State, and State of State authority, not Federal military offices. The
Office of the Provost Marshal General does not, and never has throughout known American history had constitutional authority to
validate any elections at any level of government whatsoever.
For those seeking to confirm this information directly, here are those current points of contact:
Office of the Provost Marshal General (PMG)
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
Website: https://www.army.mil/opmg
The PMG office provides public information regarding their mission and
responsibilities. Contact information for specific personnel updates regularly,
so the website serves as the most current source.
State Secretary of State Offices
Each state maintains their own Secretary of State office. To find your state's
contact information:
Website: https://www.naca.org/state-election-officials (National Association of
Secretaries of State)
This resource provides phone numbers and email contacts for all 50 state
Secretary of State offices.
The mindmap illustration within this article developed by PKTF shows the process clearly:
• The central node represents Ex parte Milligan - the
constitutional protection that military tribunals cannot try civilians when
civilian courts are open. Five major branches radiate from this center:
• The Federal Court System branch shows the U.S. Supreme Court as final
arbiter, U.S. District Courts issuing habeas corpus petitions, and U.S. Courts
of Appeals reviewing habeas decisions. The connection line reads "issues
writ ordering release to civilian jurisdiction."
• The Department of Justice branch shows U.S. Attorneys defending military
actions in habeas proceedings and the Civil Division providing legal
representation. The connection line reads "responds to court orders,
complies with rulings."
• The Department of Defense branch features the Office of the Provost
Marshal General prominently, with U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division and
Military Police handling arrest and detainment until habeas is filed. The
connection line from PMG reads "coordinates prisoner transfer from
military to civilian custody, standing down military tribunals, transfers
civilians to federal/state court jurisdiction."
• The State Court System branch shows State Supreme Courts handling
state-level final appeals, State Trial Courts (Superior Courts, Circuit Courts)
processing cases, and Local Courts (County, Municipal Courts) managing local
matters. The connection line reads "resumes jurisdiction over civilian
case, civilian criminal law applies."
• The fifth branch, highlighting the Provost Marshal's Office Specific
Actions, shows the Office of the Provost Marshal General as the
Military-to-Civilian Court Transition Coordinator. Sub-nodes connect showing:
oversees prisoner disposition, coordinates transfer from military custody to
civilian custody, standing down military tribunal proceedings for civilians,
maintains records of adjudications, processes FOIA requests from Adjutant's
office, and transfers convicted persons when courts order release.
This visual illustration demonstrates the flow clearly. Military Police
detain until habeas is filed, U.S. District Court issues the writ ordering
release, Department of Defense receives the order to transfer prisoner to
civilian custody, PMG Office coordinates the transfer to civilian jurisdiction,
and State/Federal Courts resume processing the case under normal criminal law.
Solid optimism grows when we work from accurate information. The Peacekeeping
Task Force continues its very important work which includes, but is not limited to reporting accurately when international business runs parallel, or parleys with the various jurisdictional framework is concerned and impacted. State of the Union Assembly development
progresses as we build enduring relations through honest communication and clear comprehension. When we go the extra mile to report what actually exists - rather than what we might
wish exists by embellishing certain items as facts - we build lasting credibility that supports everything we accomplish
together.
The Ex parte Milligan process moves forward when civilian courts return
to full operation. Military tribunals will then be directed to stand down systematic to where such process has been resumed under Ex parte Milligan. Civilian courts regain its superior, concurrent general jurisdiction. The Office of the Provost Marshal General coordinates the
transition from military custody courts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice gives way to American Common Law civilian custody. State Secretary of State
offices are those at the State of State level that validates elections. Each part serves its proper function within the
constitutional framework - both Federal and State of State.
We hope this clarity goes the distance to support proper accountability in this scenario. It supports credibility. It enhances the progress we all seek. When we share accurate information, we build trust. When we build trust, we build something resilient that stands strong. And that is absolutely what we are working toward together.
In this, we want to thank all our State of the
Union Coordinators and Chairpersons service to amplify the voice of the people
(Union State) and The People (State of the Union) Citizens who serve them in
honor. Let us continue to work together diligently within our proper spaces, and to remain in good standing - offering faith service to all
Americans and their subcontractors during all lawful transition periods that remain
peaceful and true to task.
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