It shouldn't need to be said.. but if it comes down to picking a side of army V police should these two sides become oppositional.. you side with the army, and not just because of their shootier toys (though they certainly make a strong case). Primarily, they are the only people who have sworn an oath to put their lives on the line which makes them a more reputable force on a higher moral axis than police.

Veterans fall into the same category, for the same reason.