The manual functions as the "tactical complement" to strategic documents like . Its core goals include:
It serves as the primary policy framework for commanders at all levels to plan and execute tasks related to maintaining public order and managing internal security threats. Key Functions and Context public order manual poman 1971
Public Order Manual (POMAN) 1971 a historically significant, once-classified document used by the Malaysian government to manage civil unrest and maintain national security following the racial riots of May 13, 1969 The manual functions as the "tactical complement" to