Department of Defense Homeland Security Task Force

1. Purpose: DOD has a framework, process and criteria to review Support Requests. Purpose: DOD has a framework, process and criteria to review Support Requests.

10. USNORTHCOMStrategic Construct USNORTHCOM’s planning and execution of military operations needs to be integrated and synchronized within a larger National Security and Military Strategy construct, and in coordination with other combatant commands and government agencies. The most important priority is to protect our homeland. We also recognize our responsibilities under the NORAD and Canadian-US agreements, as well as North Atlantic Treaty (i.e., Article V). NORTHCOM’s areas of interest and influence extend across two major dimensions. In the Forward Regions (Example- Operation ENDURING FREEDOM), NORTHCOM will be responsible for providing consequence management to other combatant commanders and coordinating with other commands to ensure seams (i.e., C4I and Area of Operations boundaries) are addressed and covered. The NORTHCOM mission includes homeland defense operations against potential threats and assists the efforts of a Lead Federal Agency in a civil support role or for consequence management. USNORTHCOM’s planning and execution of military operations needs to be integrated and synchronized within a larger National Security and Military Strategy construct, and in coordination with other combatant commands and government agencies. The most important priority is to protect our homeland. We also recognize our responsibilities under the NORAD and Canadian-US agreements, as well as North Atlantic Treaty (i.e., Article V). NORTHCOM’s areas of interest and influence extend across two major dimensions. In the Forward Regions (Example- Operation ENDURING FREEDOM), NORTHCOM will be responsible for providing consequence management to other combatant commanders and coordinating with other commands to ensure seams (i.e., C4I and Area of Operations boundaries) are addressed and covered. The NORTHCOM mission includes homeland defense operations against potential threats and assists the efforts of a Lead Federal Agency in a civil support role or for consequence management.

11. USNORTHCOM Strategic ConstructHomeland Defense Tasks

12. USNORTHCOM on 1 Oct 02 On 1 Oct 02, NORTHCOM will assume the following missions and responsibilities: Operation NOBLE EAGLE Security cooperation with countries in the NORTHCOM area of operations Ownership of appropriate plans from US Joint Forces Command and US Element NORAD Fully functional 24 / 7 command center providing the commander with situational awareness and command and control of forces On 1 Oct 02, NORTHCOM will assume the following missions and responsibilities: Operation NOBLE EAGLE Security cooperation with countries in the NORTHCOM area of operations Ownership of appropriate plans from US Joint Forces Command and US Element NORAD Fully functional 24 / 7 command center providing the commander with situational awareness and command and control of forces

15. National Strategy for Homeland Security Strategic Objectives: Prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S. Reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism Minimize damage & recover from attacks that occur Critical mission areas Intelligence & warning Border & transportation security Domestic counterterrorism Protecting critical infrastructures & key assets Defending against catastrophic threats Emergency preparedness & response

16. National Strategy for Homeland Security Highlights Lays out nation’s most urgent priorities Designates lead federal agency for each initiative Builds managerial, budgetary, & structural flexibility Focuses on producing results Advocates resource allocation based on measured performance Establishes processes to decide future allocation disputes National Strategy released July 16th, 2002

17. Department of Homeland Security Office of Homeland Security & Homeland Security Council remain New department would be responsible for: Security of U.S. borders, transportation, ports, and critical infrastructure Managing federal emergency response activities Analyzing intelligence from multiple sources for homeland security implications Coordinating threat and preparedness communications with state and local govt, domestic population, and private industry Helping to train and equip first responders Coordinating national efforts to protect the U.S. against weapons of mass destruction Several departments/agencies would be transferred to the new department; for example: FEMA Customs Service CIAO Secret Service Border Patrol Select DoE labs & pgms Coast Guard TSA Animal & Plant Insp. Svc INS Natl Info Protection Ctr Federal Protective Svc

18. Department of Homeland SecurityProposed Organization