On what date did the Army establish the Directorate for Civil Disturbance Planning and Operations?

• A. March 12
• B. April 22
• C. May 10
• D. August 1

Answer: (B)

Establishing a directorate focused on civil disturbance planning and operations signals a move from ad hoc responses to a formal, centralized approach for handling domestic emergencies. It creates a single point of responsibility for doctrine, training, and coordination with civilian authorities during disturbances, clarifying roles and procedures across the force.

April 22 is the documented establishment day in Army records, marking the official act of creating that directorate and signaling the start of a structured framework for anticipating, planning, and conducting operations in civil disturbance scenarios.

The other dates don’t align with the formal founding moment recorded in history, so they don’t represent when the directorate was established.