Download or read book Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities DSCA written by Bert B. Tussing and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book DSCA Handbook written by United States. Department of Defense and published by United States Department of Defense. This book was released on 2010 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-in one resource includes the Tactical Commanders and Staff Toolkit plus the Liaison Officer Toolkit. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)) enables tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and execute assigned DSCA missions for all hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DOD) components (Active and Reserve forces and National Guard when in Federal Status). This hand-on resource also may be useful information for local and state first responders. Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) including legal, doctinal, and policy issues. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the incident management processes including National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Chapter 3 discuses the civilian and military responses to natural disaster. Chapter 4 provides a brief overview of Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analyis. Chapter 5 covers Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is review of safety and operational composite risk management processes Chapters 7-11 contain Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natrual hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA.

Download or read book HDS1 Homeland Defense and DSCA SMARTbook written by Norman M. Wade and published by . This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics and references include homeland defense (JP 3-28), defense support of civil authorities (JP 3-28), Army support of civil authorities (ADRP 3-28), multi-service DSCA TTPs (ATP 3-28.1/MCWP 3-36.2), DSCA liaison officer toolkit (GTA 90-01-020), key legal and policy documents, and specific hazard and planning guidance: wildland fires, wind storms, earthquakes & tsunamis, floods, winter storms, chemical biological radiation nuclear (CBRN) events, and national special security events (NSSE), plus more. *** Find the latest edtion of this book and the rest of our series of military reference SMARTbooks at the publishers website: www.TheLightningPress.com ***

Download or read book Multi Service Tactics Techniques and Procedures for Defense Support of Civil Authorities and Integrating with National Guard Civil Support written by Department of the Army Headquarters and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter I The Homeland and DSCA Operating Environment Chapter I provides a broad overview of how operating in the homeland differs from other areas of responsibility. It explains briefly homeland security, homeland defense, DSCA, and NGCS. The chapter discusses the role of Federal military forces and state NG forces and how they complement each other. It introduces the different authorities (Title 10, and Title 32, U.S.C., and state active duty). The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Framework (NRF) are summarized. It includes a section on basic command and control (Army mission command) and illustrates dualstatus and parallel command channels. It emphasizes unity of effort even though there may not be unity of command. Chapter II Legal Considerations Associated with DSCA Chapter II highlights the legal considerations associated with DSCA operations, most notably Posse Comitatus, immediate response authority, disaster response under the Stafford Act, Rules for the Use of Force, and Intelligence Oversight rules. The chapter contains examples and vignettes to help illustrate the legal principles. Chapter III General Operational Planning and Execution Chapter III highlights general planning and execution considerations in a DSCA environment such as facility availability, evacuation considerations, and communications. This chapter focuses on factors unique to the DSCA mission set. Chapter IV Commander's Considerations Chapter IV provides DSCA environment-specific planning and execution considerations for military forces. The chapter describes and compares the overall responsibility of each key billet and its coordination with civilian counterparts.

Download or read book Defense Support of Civil Authorities DSCA written by United States. Department of the Air Force and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This publication implements Defense Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) Program; DODD 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA); and DODD 5525.5, DOD Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials and establishes policy to ensure the Air Force plans, organizes, and trains forces to conduct Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations within the United States and its territories and protectorates consistent with the Air Force mission. Doctrine in support of this Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) is found in Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 3-27, Homeland Operations; AFDD 3-40, Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations; AFDD 4-02, Health Services; Joint Publication (JP) 3-28, Civil Support; and JP 3-41, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Consequence Management which provide official doctrine on Air Force support to federal, state, or local civil authorities in cases of natural or man-made domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, or authorized law enforcement activities ... This revision changes the title from 'Homeland Defense and Civil Support' to 'Defense Support of Civil Authorities' and clarifies doctrine, policy, organization roles, and responsibilities to coordinate and organize efforts to manage, prepare for, and respond to natural or man-made disasters"--Pages 1-2.

Download or read book Homeland Defense written by U.s. Joint Force Command and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-26 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The US homeland is the physical region that includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, and surrounding territorial waters and airspace. The homeland is a functioning theater of operations, and the Department of Defense (DOD) regularly performs a wide range of defense operations within the theater. DOD is responsible for the homeland defense (HD) mission, and leads the response with support from international partners and United States Government (USG) departments and agencies. The homeland operational environments require pre-event and ongoing coordination with interagency and multinational partners to integrate capabilities and facilitate unified action. DOD plans and prepares to operate in concert with other USG entities. HD, defense support to civil authorities (DSCA), and homeland security (HS) operations or events may occur simultaneously. The Department of Homeland Security is the lead federal agency for HS. HS is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the US; reduce domestic vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies that occur. DSCA is support provided by US federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract personnel, DOD component assets, and National Guard (NG) forces in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement (LE) support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special events.

Download or read book Defense Support of Civil Authorities written by U.s. Joint Force Command and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-26 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) is support provided by federal military forces, Department of Defense (DOD) civilians, DOD contract personnel, DOD component assets, and National Guard (NG) forces (when the Secretary of Defense [SecDef], in coordination with the governors of the affected states, elects and requests to use those forces in Title 32, United States Code, status or when federalized) in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special events. DSCA in the US presents a unique challenge based on the history of the country and the interaction of the federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governments and private and nonprofit organizations. These relationships establish the multiple layers and mutually reinforcing structures throughout the state and territorial governments for interaction based on the US Constitution, as well as on common law and traditional relationships.

Download or read book Defense Support to Civil Authorities Doctrinal Shortfalls During Cyber Attacks Analysis of DSCA Doctrine and Cyber Threats Response to Critical Infrastructure Attack During Combat Operations written by U S Military and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As doctrine continues to evolve towards multi-domain battle, the homeland is under increasing risk. In the multi-domain extended battlefield, U.S. reliance on the defense industrial base and strategic lines of communication present adversaries with unique opportunities. At the same time, access to domestic critical infrastructure and key resources in the cyber domain could put the homeland in play in the next war. Efforts to protect the nation's infrastructure in the cyber domain currently remain largely focused on cyber-defense. What if a threat actor successfully penetrated cyber-defenses and impacted critical infrastructure? What would the defense response look like if this attack came during a major combat operation? Would such an attack be defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) or homeland defense (HD), and does it matter? This thesis explores these questions by analyzing the current DSCA doctrine and comparing it to current cyber threats.This compilation also includes a reproduction of the 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community.CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION * Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure * Multi-Domain Battle Concept * Problem * Hypothesis * Primary Research Question * Assumptions * Definitions and Terms * Limitations * Delimitations * Conclusion * CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW * Introduction * Organization * Groups of Relevant Literature * Cyber-Warfare Theory * Policy * The Purpose of Army Doctrine * Previous Studies on Doctrinal Shortfalls * Current Threats * Summary * CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY * Introduction * The Structured What-if Technique (SWIFT) * Advantages * Disadvantages * Bias * Primary Research Question * Secondary Research Questions * Process * Application of SWIFT * Logic Model * Evaluation Criteria * Conclusion * CHAPTER 4 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS * Introduction * Hypothesis and Primary Research Question * Secondary Research Questions * SWIFT Process * Doctrinal Context * Modeling Doctrine * Threat Context * Modeling Threat * SWIFT Experiments * Justification * Analysis * Conclusion * CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS * Introduction * Findings * Interpretation * Recommendations * Future Study * Final ThoughtsIn the last decade, CYBERCOM's efforts to protect the nation have contributed greatly to collective cyber-security. Remarkably, the command achieved this capability while also developing the force from nearly nothing. Returning to the hypothetical attack Deputy Secretary Hamre predicted in 1998, how would CYBERCOM manage the consequences of a successful cyber-attack on the nation? Based on existing frameworks, if a threat actor launched cyber-attacks on air traffic control systems and utilities, the Cyber National Mission Force would detect the threat, and in concert with other federal agencies, block the attack. Then CYBERCOM would use offensive capabilities to maneuver and defeat the threat (Department of Defense 2016). This series of actions parallels most of the CBRN response enterprise. However, what part of the cyber-security enterprise takes over if the CYBER NATIONAL MISSION FORCE fails to detect and block an attack? Currently, the management of any impact to critical infrastructure falls within the responsibility of Department of Homeland Security based on the National Response Framework (NRF).

Download or read book Multi service Tactics Techniques and Procedures for Defense Support of Civil Authorities Dsca Atp 3 28 1 Mcwp 3 36 2 Nttp 3 57 2 Afttp 3 2 67 September 2015 written by Us Army, United States Government and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) ATP 3-28.1 MCWP 3-36.2 NTTP 3-57.2 AFTTP 3-2.67 September 2015, describes Title 10, United States Code (USC), military involvement as they operate unilaterally or along with state National Guard (NG) forces in DSCA environments. Military (operating under all authorities) and civilian after-action reports identify the need for expanded joint military and interagency procedures to enhance military and civil interoperability. For effective DSCA operations, active, reserve, and NG personnel operating under differing military authorities should understand the integration of capabilities, duties, and legal limitations as they support state and federal civilian agencies. DSCA domestic emergencies or activities (including all hazard disaster response operations) present unique challenges for the Department of Defense (DOD) because personnel work under differing legal authorities and chains of command when coordinating and working with non-DOD, state, local, and tribal agencies. This publication enhances military understanding as Title 10, USC, and Title 32, USC, DOD forces work side by side in typical DSCA force organizations and outlines some of the challenges impacting DOD support operations. Chapter I provides an overview of how operating in the homeland differs from overseas areas of responsibility. It explains homeland security, homeland defense, and DSCA. This chapter discusses the role of federal military forces and state NG forces. It introduces authorities including: Title 10 and Title 32, USC, and state active duty. This chapter summarizes the National Incident Management System and National Response Framework. It includes a section on basic command and control and illustrates dual status and parallel command structures. Overall, it emphasizes unity of effort with or without unity of command. Chapter II highlights the unique legal and policy considerations associated with DSCA operations. It discusses approval authorities, immediate response authority, disaster response under the Posse Comitatus Act and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act). Furthermore, it addresses rules for using force and intelligence oversight, and using DOD imagery support. Chapter III highlights general planning and execution considerations in a DSCA environment, such as facility availability, evacuation considerations, and communications. This chapter focuses on factors unique to the DSCA mission. Chapter IV provides DSCA environment-specific planning and execution considerations for military forces. This chapter describes and compares the overall responsibility of each key billet and its coordination with civilian counterparts. Additionally, it provides a breakdown of anticipated requirements of a typical operation to a tactical-level staff by phase of operation. Chapter V provides an overview of the environment, impacts, and likely military missions for specific DSCA events, including: wildfires; earthquakes; floods; winter storms; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events; special events; and cyber-attacks. Appendix A provides approval authority and applicable guidance for unmanned aircraft systems and intelligence community capabilities for multiple operations (e.g., DSCA, civil disturbance operations, search and rescue, support of law enforcement agencies and training). Appendix B provides a list of information needed when submitting an incident, awareness, and assessment request in support of DSCA operations. Appendix C organizes additional information requirements, surveys, and capabilities into formats and tables.

Download or read book Homeland Defense At Risk as a Result of Civil Support written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research effort is an attempt by the author to examine the broad area of military support to civil authorities and the potential for a significant demand on Department of Defense (DoD) resources. Since September 11, 2001, our nation has devoted a tremendous amount of effort to place greater emphasis on homeland security. The National Strategy for Homeland Security provides the overarching framework for organizing to secure our homeland. It prescribes various roles for all segments of the nation. It specifies that the DoD contributes through three primary means: military missions overseas, homeland defense, and support to civil authorities. Military support to civil authorities constitutes a very broad area that may place a significant demand on DoD resources and may have a significant impact on DoD's ability to perform its role of homeland defense. In fact, DoD's military support to civil authorities role in support of homeland security has the potential to become a primary mission for DoD in some areas. This gray area between homeland defense and military support to civil authorities require further examination.

Download or read book Defense Support of Civil Authorities written by United States. Congress and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defense support of civil authorities : a vital resource in the nation's homeland security missions : hearing before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, first session, June 10, 2015.

Download or read book Homeland Security written by Steven J. Tomisek and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Unity of Command for Homeland Security Title 32 Title 10 Or a Combination written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unit of command becomes a major issue when both federal and state militaries simultaneously provide Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) within the same area of operations as seen during Hurricane Katrina. Both federal and state militaries look alike and have similar equipment, but may respond to different authorities. Federal and state laws and policies regulate the missions each may perform based on the activated status (Title 10, Title 32, or State Active Duty) of the unit. This study examines laws and policies, such as the Posse Comitatus Act, the Stafford Act, the Insurrection Act, the National Response Plan, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2004, and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact that govern the permissive or restrictive measures of each status. It applies these as well as additional measures in examining the Los Angeles Riots and Hurricane Katrina to determine the feasibility of using National Guard versus federal military assets to establish unity of command. The study finds that the National Guard is truly the Army?s first responder for DSCA missions, is well integrated with local and state emergency management authorities, and should command and control all military assets allocated to its area of responsibility.

Download or read book Defense Support of Civil Authorities written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Army in the homeland. It explains their importance and their effect on the conduct of DSCA missions, defined in DODD 3025.18, and National Guard civil support missions, defined in NGR 500-1. DSCA missions encompass support provided by the Components of the Army?Regular Army, Army Reserve, and sometimes, National Guard. All Army Components can be given DSCA missions. However, National Guard forces may be given both DSCA missions and National Guard civil support missions. Although the doctrinal term civil support is no longer used regarding federal military operations, this publication uses the phrase when discussing certain state National Guard activities that support the overall enterprise.

Download or read book 21st Century U S Military Manuals written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Management - This regulation instruction prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities governing the employment of National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs) in support of the National Guard homeland security, homeland defense, contingency operations, special events, incident of national significance, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission. National Guard CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package Management - This regulation delineates the responsibilities and details the processes and procedures for management of the National Guard (NG) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (NG CERFP). In the United States, the civil emergency management structure manages the consequences of the release of a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) involving CBRNE devices. The National Guard leverages its war fighting capability to support the civil authorities by providing a disciplined, well trained, and well equipped organization to supplement local, state, and federal efforts to manage the potentially catastrophic effects of terrorism, or provide special technical support to augment specific needs of the Incident Commander (IC). NG CERFPs are designed and trained to provide search, extraction, medical triage, and decontamination of casualties during CBRNE events and advice and assistance to the IC, State Emergency Management, the State's Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ-State), the Adjutant General, the Governor, and other key officials, including representatives of federal agencies. The capabilities of the NG CERFP for search, extraction, medical triage and treatment, decontamination, and remains recovery can also be used in support of natural disasters where individuals have been trapped in structures and/or require decontamination from exposure to toxic materials such as petroleum products, pesticides, raw sewage, and structure debris that have been spread through flooding, explosion, or other means. This regulation establishes the processes and standards for synchronized, integrated, and seamless NG CERFP employment on short notice to assist local and state governments in protecting public health and safety. WMD Civil Support Contents: References - 1-2 * Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms - 1-3 * Responsibilities - 1-4 * Exception to Policy - 1-5 * WMD-CST Overview - 1-6 * The National Response - 1-7 * Chapter 2 * WMD-CST Response Management Plan * Introduction - 2-1 * WMD-CST Response Sectors - 2-2 * WMD-CST Response Status - 2-3 * WMD-CST Response Management Planning Factors - 2-4 * Deployment Standards - 2-5 * Chapter 3 * WMD-CST Mission Requests and Validations * Introduction - 3-1 * Mission Categories - 3-2 * Request Validation - 3-3 * Responsibilities - 3-4 * WMD-CST Support Requests - 3-5 * Chapter 4 * Alert and Deployment * Unit Recall and Predeployment Planning - 4-1 * Movement Planning Guidance - 4-2 * Transit Timelines and Considerations for Movement - 4-3 * Rapid Reaction Airlift for an Unplanned Event - 4-4 * Plans and Orders - 4-5 * Chapter 5 * Command and Control * State and Federal Authorities - 5-1 * Title 32 Status - 5-2 * Title 10 Status - 5-3 * Federal Support - 5-4 * Relationships with Other Military Response Elements - 5-5 * Chapter 6 * Reporting * Critical Information Requirements

Download or read book Introduction to Homeland Security Third Edition written by David H. McElreath and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Homeland Security, Third Edition provides the latest developments in the policy and operations of domestic security efforts of the agencies under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This includes the FBI, Secret Service, FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA and numerous other federal agencies responsible for critical intelligence, emergency response, and the safety and security of U.S. citizens at home and abroad. Changes in DHS and domestic security are presented from pre-September 11, 2001 days, to include the formation of DHS under President George W. Bush, all the way through to the current administration. Through this, the many transformative events are looked at through the lens of DHS’s original establishment, and the frequent changes to the various agencies, organization, reporting structure, funding, and policies that have occurred since. This new edition is completely updated and includes coverage of topics relevant to homeland security operations not covered in any other text currently available. This includes highlighting the geopolitical context and the nature of global terrorism—and their implications—specifically as they relate to threats to the United States. Partnerships and collaboration with global allies are highlighted in the context of their relevance to international trade, domestic policies, training, and security. The book ends with a look at emerging threats and potential new, creative solutions—and initiatives in-process within the government—to respond to and address such threats. Key Features: Explores the history and formation of the Department of Homeland Security, recent developments, as well as the role and core missions of core agencies within DHS Outlines man-made threats, intelligence challenges, and intra-agency communication, planning, and operations Looks critically at the role of geopolitical dynamics, key international allies, and their influence on domestic policy and decision-making Covers the latest developments in programs, legislation, and policy relative to all transportation and border security issues Examines current issues and emerging global threats associated with extremism and terrorism Addresses natural and man-made disasters and the emergency management cycle in preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from such events Introduction to Homeland Security, Third Edition remains the premier textbook for criminal justice, homeland security, national security, and intelligence programs in universities and an ideal reference for professionals as well as policy and research institutes.

Download or read book The DSCA Corps written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) is an important mission for the Army and the Department of Defense. Inherent to this mission, and critical in its execution, is effective liaison, coordination, and integration of Army forces into the emergency response structures of local, state, and federal civilian agencies. An examination of two cases, the 2012 response to Hurricane Sandy and the 2016 Cascadia Rising earthquake response exercise, identifies several shortfalls in integration and coordination between the Army, other service components, and civil authorities. This thesis examines these shortfalls and provides a potential solution to correct them for future DSCA missions. This thesis suggests that a creation of a functional area and force structure within the Army that is dedicated to the Army's DSCA mission would bridge the gap between the Army and its civilian partners at all levels. The new DSCA Corps would be responsible for civil-military liaison, relationship building, and integrated planning prior to a disaster. During a disaster, the DSCA Corps would provide a core of DSCA subject matter experts (SMEs) to facilitate the rapid deployment and integration of Title 10 and Title 32 forces in support of the civilian Incident Command System (ICS). The problem lies with the Army; it has both a lack of understanding of the civilian emergency response structures and processes and also a tendency to take charge of operations rather than deferring to civil authorities. In order to save lives and mitigate property damage, it is important for multiple agencies to rapidly integrate and cooperate to respond to disasters. The Army needs to find a way to improve its ability to integrate with civil authorities rapidly and effectively in order to make a positive impact on disaster response operations rather than detracting from them. This thesis will research the current conditions and how we can improve upon them. I. INTRODUCTION * A. PROBLEM STATEMENT * B. RESEARCH QUESTION(S) * C. LITERATURE REVIEW * 1. Overview * 2. DSCA and the DOD * 3. DSCA and the United States Army * 4. Conclusion * D. RESEARCH DESIGN * II. DSCA IN THE U.S. ARMY * A. INTRODUCTION * B. DEFINING DSCA * C. LAWS GOVERNING DSCA * D. THE ARMY DSCA PROCESS * E. HISTORICAL EXAMPLES * F. NRF AND NIMS FOLLOWING 9/11 * G. DUAL STATUS COMMAND * H. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT AND IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY * I. CONCLUSION * III. MANAGING HURRICANES AND EARTHQUAKES: SHORTFALLS IN INTEGRATION * A. INTRODUCTION * B. CASE STUDY 1: HURRICANE SANDY * 1. Overview * 2. Successes * 3. Shortfalls Highlighted by Case Study * 4. Conclusions Derived from Case Study * C. CASE STUDY 2: CASCADIA RISING * 1. Overview * 2. Successes * 3. Shortfalls Highlighted by Case Study * 4. Conclusions Derived from Case Study * D. CONCLUSION * IV. CURRENT SHORTFALLS * A. INTRODUCTION * B. CIVIL-MILITARY LIAISON * C. PRE-DISASTER RELATIONSHIP BUILDING * D. SOLDIER EDUCATION AND TRAINING * E. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE * F. PLANNING AND ANTICIPATION OF NEEDS * G. CONCLUSION * V. A DSCA CORPS: A POSSIBLE SOLUTION? * A. INTRODUCTION * B. SOLUTION * C. FUNCTIONAL AREA 20 - DSCA * 1. Mission * 2. Proponent * 3. Purpose * 4. Functions * 5. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Structure * 6. Training and Education * 7. Insignia * D. FORCE STRUCTURE * 1. DSCA Groups * 2. DSCA Battalions * 3. DSCA Companies * 4. Additional Force Structure - DCE/EPLO * E. STATIONING * 1. Regional Alignment * 2. Subject Matter Experts * 3. Relationship with FEMA Regions/States * F. TEMPLATE FOR CREATING A NEW BRANCH * G. CONCLUSION * VI. IMPLEMENTATION AND CONCLUSION * A. INTRODUCTION * B. CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS * 1. Challenges * 2. Limitations * C. TRANSITION * 1. Creation * 2. Fielding * 3. Integration * D. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION