Combating Terrorism: Observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program

Abstract

We are pleased to be here today to discuss our work and observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program and related issues. This interagency program, led by the Department of Defense (DOD) provides training and equipment intended to better prepare selected cities to manage the consequences of a possible attack by terrorists using weapons of mass destruction (WMD).1 We expect to issue a report on these matters within the next few weeks. It is worth noting that very recently, under a National Security Council initiative, DOD, Department of Justice, and other agency officials have been considering transferring lead responsibility for the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program from DOD to the Department of Justice. Today, we will discuss program objectives and costs, the training DOD is providing to local emergency response personnel, issues we identified on the way the program is structured and designed, the equipment segment of DODs program, and interagency coordination of this and other related programs. As requested, we also have some observations about the congressional committee structure for oversight of counterterrorism and other crosscutting issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1998
Accession Number
AD1176656

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Davis

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Congress
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emergency Response
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Public Health
  • Risk Analysis
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.