Homeland Defense: Old Force Structures for New Missions? : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, April 29, 2003U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - 165 pages |
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... protect America from the dangers of this world . We are protected by daily vigilance at home , and we will be pro- tected by resolute and decisive action against threats abroad . Secretary Wolfowitz echoed those comments when he said ...
... protect America from the dangers of this world . We are protected by daily vigilance at home , and we will be pro- tected by resolute and decisive action against threats abroad . Secretary Wolfowitz echoed those comments when he said ...
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... protect America from the dangers of this world . We're protected by daily vigilance at home . And we will be protected by resolute and decisive action against threats abroad . " When freedom needs defending , America turns to its ...
... protect America from the dangers of this world . We're protected by daily vigilance at home . And we will be protected by resolute and decisive action against threats abroad . " When freedom needs defending , America turns to its ...
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... Protect information systems from attack ; and · Maintain unhindered access to space and protect U.S. space capabilities from enemy attack . Homeland Defense Force Structure Since my confirmation as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for ...
... Protect information systems from attack ; and · Maintain unhindered access to space and protect U.S. space capabilities from enemy attack . Homeland Defense Force Structure Since my confirmation as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for ...
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... protect critical infrastructure . During Operation Iraqi Freedom , DoD stood up quick reaction forces that could rapidly deal with threats to our nation's critical infrastructure . We are carefully reviewing the lessons learned from ...
... protect critical infrastructure . During Operation Iraqi Freedom , DoD stood up quick reaction forces that could rapidly deal with threats to our nation's critical infrastructure . We are carefully reviewing the lessons learned from ...
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... protection duties here in the United States , flying refueling missions over Central Asia and are on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan . In addition , the response to Secretary Ridge's request to the Gov- ernors to support ...
... protection duties here in the United States , flying refueling missions over Central Asia and are on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan . In addition , the response to Secretary Ridge's request to the Gov- ernors to support ...
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activities Air Force Army assistance to civil Assistant Secretary capabilities Carafano Chairman Christopher Shays civil authorities civil support missions civilian law enforcement Coast Guard combatant command Combating Terrorism command and control CONGRESS THE LIBRARY coordination critical infrastructure Department of Defense Department of Homeland deployed DOD's domestic missions EMERGING THREATS exercises force structure Gilmore Commission going Governor homeland defense homeland defense missions issue JANKLOW LIBRARY OF CONGRESS look maritime mass destruction MCHALE military assistance military missions military support National Guard National Security nonmilitary missions NORAD NORTHCOM Operation Noble Eagle organizations overseas personnel tempo planning Posse Comitatus Act President protect REIMER request requirements Reserve components response RESS role RUPPERSBERGER Secretary of Defense September 11 SHAYS status Subcommittee support to civil surveillance terrorist attacks Thank Title 32 TURNER U.S. Code U.S. Northern Command USNORTHCOM war on terrorism warfighting weapons of mass WERMUTH
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Page 131 - NORTHCOM's specific mission is to: conduct operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States. its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; and as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations.
Page 19 - The purpose of the reserve components is to provide trained units and qualified persons available for active duty in the armed forces, in time of war or national emergency and at such other times as the national security requires...
Page 10 - Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully uses any part of the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than two years or both.
Page 115 - Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (Gilmore Commission.
Page 34 - This book is dedicated to the highly professional men and women of the United States Armed Services and the Canadian Forces of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Many of them have flown or serviced the military aircraft described in this handbook. Because of their service, you and I can sleep soundly at night. May it continue to be so. To control the air, aircraft bring certain characteristics which are not shared by land or sea forces...
Page 114 - Views and conclusions expressed are those of the author and should not be interpreted as representing those of the Rand Corporation or any of the agencies sponsoring its research.
Page 12 - During the immediate aftermath of an incident which may ultimately qualify for assistance under this title or title V of this Act, the Governor of the State in which such incident occurred may request the President to direct the Secretary of Defense to utilize the resources of the Department of Defense for the purpose of performing on public and private lands any emergency work which is made necessary by such incident and which...
Page 5 - I ask unanimous consent that all members of the subcommittee be permitted to place an opening statement in the record and that the record remain open for 3 days for that purpose. Without objection, so ordered.
Page 86 - March 20, 2001. Combating Terrorism: Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities: Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination.