"This is a historical report on the Army's role in the integration of The University of Mississippi, 1962-1963. Important aspects covered include precedents for the use of the Army in civil disturbances, planning for possible military intervention, intervention in the riot of 30 September - 1 October 1962, early redeployment of major troop units, and operations thereafter through the withdrawal in July 1963." - Preface.

Preface -- Oxford Precedents and Authority -- Planning and the Tent City -- Planning for the Tactical Forces -- The Oxford Riot and Military Intervention -- General Howze's Command and Redeployment -- U.S. Army Forces Oxford, October 1962-January 1963 -- U.S. Army Forces Oxford, January-July 1963 -- Withdrawal -- Appendix A. Oxford Lessons and Recommendations -- Appendix B. Abrams on the Army's role in supporting the Department of Justice in Civil Rights Troubles.