How the Department of Transportation Supports the DOD

Abstract

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is a diverse organization that creates the regulations that ensure our nation s transportation networks are safe and efficient and support the movement of commerce. In addition to its core domestic mission of safety, the DOT is capable of supporting the Department of Defense (DOD) across maritime, air, and land domains during contingency and war operations. Understanding and leveraging the DOT s capabilities in support of our nation s defense is consistent with the whole-of-government approach outlined in the 2015 National SecurityStrategy. This approach stresses the need for our nation s collective interagency and intergovernmental organizations to leverage each other s capabilities to solve complex national problems.This article specifically examines the DOT s background and structure, support to the DOD during contingency operations, and its special military-to-civilian transition programs. Overall, the DOT is a tremendous enabler in supporting our nation s defense and national interests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 09, 2016
Accession Number
AD1001693

Entities

People

  • Harry Iv Mars

Organizations

  • Army Sustainment University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Business Administration
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Equipment
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • National Security
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Security
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security