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Due to the lapse in appropriations, the National Institute of Corrections website may not be up to date. Help desk and technical assistance submitted via the website may not be processed or responded to until appropriations are enacted. Please visit https://nicic.gov/resources/nic-library to access our online resources.
A military prison is a prison operated by the military. Military prisons are used variously to houseprisoners of war, unlawful combatants, those whose freedom is deemed a national security risk by themilitary or national authorities, and members of the military found guilty of a serious crime.
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