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MSgt Hack hears General Paul say, “We help prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S. and we support efforts to reduce our vulnerability to terrorism. We provide support during domestic emergencies and to designated law enforcement agencies. Finally, we ensure processes, procedures, and resources are in place in case of national security emergencies where we either support other agencies’ efforts or we lead the effort.” |
-Military’s role in Homeland Defense and Civil Support |
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Assists the President and SecDef in performing their command functions. |
CJCS |
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Reports from these individuals are normally submitted through the CJCS who forwards them to the SecDef and acts as a spokesman. |
COMBATANT COMMANDERS |
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Unless otherwise directed by the President or the SecDef, these are reserved for their Combat Commander (CCDR) over assigned forces. |
Combatant Command (COCOM) |
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The authority vested in these individuals in the performance of their role to organize, train, equip, and provide forces, runs from the President through the SecDef. |
SERVICE SECRETARIES |
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These individuals are responsible for accomplishing a military objective |
SUPPORTED COMMANDER |
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These individuals provide assistance to the supported commander. |
SUPPORTING COMMANDER |
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This is the command authority by commanders at an echelon at or below the level of the CCDR and can be delegated or transferred. |
OPCON (OPERATIONAL CONTROL) |
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DoD support to US civil authorities for domestic emergencies and for designated law enforcement and other activities. |
CIVIL SUPPORT |
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Strengthened civilian authority, improved the military advice provided to civilian leaders, placed clear responsibility on CCDRs to accomplish their missions, and matched the authority of CCDRs with their responsibility. |
THE GOLDWATER-NICHOLS ACT OF 1986 |
