# Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2025-12-23 · `IF10539`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF10539
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2025-12-23
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