DoD Involvement in Drug Interdiction: Success or Failure?

Abstract

In 1977 the military began a continuously expanding war to prevent drugs from crossing our nation's borders. Each year, the military has become a more willing partner in this war. This study begins with the history of the Department of Defense's (DOD's) involvement in the drug interdiction war. The goal of DOD's drug interdiction program is to deter drug smuggling by intercepting and seizing illegal drug shipments. Each national drug control strategy has required DOD to commit more personnel and equipment to drug operations. 1989 marked a significant turning point in the drug interdiction war. DOD designated several CINC's specific new drug related duties and provided additional resources to fight the war on drugs. Three new Joint Task Force Headquarters were established to help coordinate this complex war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238240

Entities

People

  • Joseph F. Hunt

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Coast Guard
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Drug Interdiction
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Police
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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