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Author: Richard C. Townes Publisher: ISBN: Category : National security Languages : en Pages : 21
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The terrorist attack on 11 September, 2001 was the turning point in how America approaches the issue of homeland defense. Prior to this date, homeland defense was considered to be just one of the many issues facing our nation in the 21st Century. Prior leadership had recognized some of the dangers our nation might face in the hands of terrorist or rogue nations, but had addressed them with only limited resources. It was just one of the many priorities competing for resources. This attack however, has forcibly placed homeland defense as the top issue facing our nation today. Our nation is just beginning to fully understand the threats facing our national security. It is truly a remarkable time in which we live. Our national leadership is waging a war against a threat that takes advantage of the freedoms offered through democracy. These threats place a growing burden of security and response upon governmental agencies. Our government is working diligently to address these issues, but the enormity of effort involved is daunting. In response, the President has established the Office of Presidential Advisor for Homeland Security to manage and coordinate the efforts of states, the military, the federal government and the nation's interagency to address the multitude of security issues facing our nation today and in the future. The Department of Defense (DoD) is a supporting effort in this process. It is currently in a continuous review of the possible threats and requirements needed to support our nation's civil authorities in terms of homeland security, defense and civil support. This paper will review the greatest threats posed by rogue states and terrorist organizations in the form of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). It will then review how DoD, and the Army supports homeland security, defense and civil support. Finally, the paper will address possible options for consideration that might better support the Army's mission of homeland defense and civil support.
Author: Richard C. Townes Publisher: ISBN: Category : National security Languages : en Pages : 21
Book Description
The terrorist attack on 11 September, 2001 was the turning point in how America approaches the issue of homeland defense. Prior to this date, homeland defense was considered to be just one of the many issues facing our nation in the 21st Century. Prior leadership had recognized some of the dangers our nation might face in the hands of terrorist or rogue nations, but had addressed them with only limited resources. It was just one of the many priorities competing for resources. This attack however, has forcibly placed homeland defense as the top issue facing our nation today. Our nation is just beginning to fully understand the threats facing our national security. It is truly a remarkable time in which we live. Our national leadership is waging a war against a threat that takes advantage of the freedoms offered through democracy. These threats place a growing burden of security and response upon governmental agencies. Our government is working diligently to address these issues, but the enormity of effort involved is daunting. In response, the President has established the Office of Presidential Advisor for Homeland Security to manage and coordinate the efforts of states, the military, the federal government and the nation's interagency to address the multitude of security issues facing our nation today and in the future. The Department of Defense (DoD) is a supporting effort in this process. It is currently in a continuous review of the possible threats and requirements needed to support our nation's civil authorities in terms of homeland security, defense and civil support. This paper will review the greatest threats posed by rogue states and terrorist organizations in the form of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). It will then review how DoD, and the Army supports homeland security, defense and civil support. Finally, the paper will address possible options for consideration that might better support the Army's mission of homeland defense and civil support.
Author: Richard C. Townes Publisher: ISBN: Category : National security Languages : en Pages : 0
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The terrorist attack on 11 September, 2001 was the turning point in how America approaches the issue of homeland defense. Prior to this date, homeland defense was considered to be just one of the many issues facing our nation in the 21st Century. Prior leadership had recognized some of the dangers our nation might face in the hands of terrorist or rogue nations, but had addressed them with only limited resources. It was just one of the many priorities competing for resources. This attack however, has forcibly placed homeland defense as the top issue facing our nation today. Our nation is just beginning to fully understand the threats facing our national security. It is truly a remarkable time in which we live. Our national leadership is waging a war against a threat that takes advantage of the freedoms offered through democracy. These threats place a growing burden of security and response upon governmental agencies. Our government is working diligently to address these issues, but the enormity of effort involved is daunting. In response, the President has established the Office of Presidential Advisor for Homeland Security to manage and coordinate the efforts of states, the military, the federal government and the nation's interagency to address the multitude of security issues facing our nation today and in the future. The Department of Defense (DoD) is a supporting effort in this process. It is currently in a continuous review of the possible threats and requirements needed to support our nation's civil authorities in terms of homeland security, defense and civil support. This paper will review the greatest threats posed by rogue states and terrorist organizations in the form of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). It will then review how DoD, and the Army supports homeland security, defense and civil support. Finally, the paper will address possible options for consideration that might better support the Army's mission of homeland defense and civil support.
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309168287 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 184
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The confluence of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and the U.S. Army's historic role to support civil authorities has resulted in substantial new challenges for the Army. To help meet these challenges, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology requested the National Research Council (NRC) carry out a series of studies on how science and technology could assist the Army prepare for its role in homeland security (HLS). The NRC's Board on Army Science and Technology formed the Committee on Army Science and Technology for Homeland Security to accomplish that assignment. The Committee was asked to review relevant literature and activities, determine areas of emphasis for Army S&T in support of counter terrorism and anti-terrorism, and recommend high-payoff technologies to help the Army fulfill its mission. The Department of Defense Counter-Terrorism Technology Task Force identified four operational areas in reviewing technical proposals for HLS operations: indications and warning; denial and survivability; recovery and consequence management; and attribution and retaliation. The study sponsor asked the Committee to use these four areas as the basis for its assessment of the science and technology (S&T) that will be important for the Army's HLS role. Overall, the Committee found that: There is potential for substantial synergy between S&T work carried out by the Army for its HLS responsibilities and the development of the next generation Army, the Objective Force. The Army National Guard (ARNG) is critical to the success of the Army's HLS efforts.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Protecting the American homeland is now a critical priority for the nation, and steps are under way to improve the capabilities of civilian organizations throughout the country. The role of the U.S. military, and especially the Army, is to be prepared to make up for any deficiencies in these capabilities, as it has in domestic emergencies throughout our history. Since the 2001 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the Army has taken critical steps to improve its capabilities for homeland security (HLS). The question is whether more should be done to hedge against the risk that these capabilities may not be sufficient, given future dangers and risks. This report explores ways in which the Army in both its active and reserve components could respond today by conducting more specialized HLS training, by improving its responsiveness for domestic emergencies, and/or by augmenting certain types of its capabilities, and then suggests a hedging strategy the Army could adopt. This report would be of interest to anyone concerned with how the nation will defend itself against terrorism and the U.S. Army's role in that defense. In the Army, this research was sponsored by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans (G-3). It was conducted in the RAND Arroyo Center's Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources Program. The Arroyo Center is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Army.
Author: Eric Victor Larson Publisher: Rand Corporation ISBN: 9780833029195 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 144
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Although military policy seems focused on overseas threats, defending the homeland is, of course, the ultimate objective. This guide examines emergent threats to the USA homeland such as speciality weapons, cyber attacks and ballistic missiles and delineates the army's responsibilities.
Author: Lynn E. Davis Publisher: Rand Corporation ISBN: 0833034138 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 333
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This book examines the Army's role in the war on terrorism; the Army's homeland security needs; the implications of increased emphasis on Asia; the Army's role in coalition operations; the unfinished business of jointness-the lessons learned from operations and how to prepare for the future; the Army's deployability, logistical, and personnel challenges; and whether the Army can afford its Transformation. These examinations are bracketed by an introduction, a description of the Army's place in the new national security strategy, and a summary of the authors' conclusions.
Author: Bert B. Tussing Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466595671 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 226
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The application of our Armed Forces within the states and territories of the United States is far from intuitive. The challenges of defending the country against assaults within the homeland are much more complex than engaging our enemies on foreign soil. Likewise, the introduction of the military’s appreciable capabilities in response to disasters, be they natural or manmade, comes with authorities and restrictions reflective of an American ethos that will always hold those forces as the servants of the people, never their overseers. Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA): The U.S. Military’s Role to Support and Defend examines the requirements and regulations that guide the utilization of our forces in the domestic environment. Topics include: The importance of the distinctions between homeland security, homeland defense, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities as they pertain to both authorities and responsibilities The deliberately subservient position of the military to civil authorities when engaged in response and recovery operations following a disaster The unique relationship between the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard in a mutually supportive effort that bridges requirements between defense on the high seas and law enforcement in territorial waters The air defense mission over the United States, orchestrating manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and cruise missiles against threats of the same nature The exceptional challenges that would be associated with the application of land forces in a defense mission on American soil The development of the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Enterprise as a function of the nation’s focus on preventing, responding to and recovering from a Weapons of Mass Destruction attack New challenges emerging in the domestic environment that will call for the application of military resources, to include the Arctic, complex catastrophes, and cybersecurity issues
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309091640 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 170
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Shortly after the events of September 11, 2001, the U.S. Army asked the National Research Council (NRC) for a series of reports on how science and technology could assist the Army meet its Homeland defense obligations. The first report, Science and Technology for Army Homeland Securityâ€"Report 1, presented a survey of a road range of technologies and recommended applying Future Force technologies to homeland security wherever possible. In particular, the report noted that the Army should play a major role in providing emergency command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities and that the technology and architecture needed for homeland security C4ISR was compatible with that of the Army's Future Force. This second report focuses on C4ISR and how it can facilitate the Army's efforts to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and emergency responders meet a catastrophic event.
Author: Lynn Etheridge Davis Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society ISBN: 9780833036735 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 104
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Although responding to terrorist attacks and other domestic emergencies is primarily a civilian responsibility, the U.S. Army has a role in filling gaps in civilian capability. Should the Army adopt a hedging strategy to meet the risks of future terrorist attacks and other emergencies? The authors of this report lay out five possible shortfalls in Army capability and suggest five responses the Army can begin today, concluding that the nation needs to decide whether to bear the costs today in order to hedge against future risks.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 26
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The tragic events of September 11, 2001 have refocused the United States on the daunting challenge of securing and defending the homeland. The newly created Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the lead federal agent in this endeavor. Moreover, DHS has developed a National Strategy for Homeland Security (NSHS) that integrates the Armed Forces as the critical military instrument of the overall strategy. To further unify the military effort U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) has been created as a North American combatant command charged with the dual missions of homeland defense and civil support. The Army National Guard as a part of the overall Armed Forces will play a necessary role in homeland defense and civil support. The more pressing questions for the Army National Guard are how much of a role should it play, and how should it, as part of the Army's full-spectrum force meet this new challenge while continuing to fulfill the ever expanding array of missions. This research will build on recent assessments of the Army National Guard's operational role in support of NORTHCOMs missions. It will propose an expanded role in support of homeland defense and civil support, while further realigning a balanced coverage of other critical State and Federal missions.
Author: Richard C. Townes
Author: Richard C. Townes
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Author: Eric Victor Larson
Author: Lynn E. Davis
Author: Bert B. Tussing
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