American Civil Defense 1945-1984: The Evolution of Programs and Policies. Volume 2, Number 2

Abstract

This monograph examines the modern civil defense system from its inception to the present. The evolution of policies and programs is examined on the basis of five determinants: international crisis and change; quality and civil defense leadership and planning; congressional support and appropriations; presidential interest and support; and defense policy. This review is presented in terms of presidential administrations between 1945 and 1984. This monograph concludes that the U.S. cannot expect to achieve a significant level of attack preparedness at current budget levels; but that the Integrated Emergency Management System (IEMS) multi-hazard emergency management approach may be endorsed by the Congressional committees concerned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA226013

Entities

People

  • B. W. Blanchard

Organizations

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Civil Defense
  • Congress
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Governments
  • Hazards
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Natural Disasters
  • Training
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Strategic Security Studies