DoD Combating Terrorism Program.

Abstract

This Directive: (1) Reissues reference (a) to update DoD policies and responsibilities for implementing the DoD Combating Terrorism Program, pursuant to reference (b). (2) Assigns responsibilities for the protection of DoD personnel and their families, facilities, and other material resources from terrorist acts. (3) Continues to authorize the publication of reference (c), as the DoD standard for force protection against acts of terrorism, in accordance with reference (d). (4) Establishes the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as the principal advisor and focal point responsible to the Secretary of Defense for all Department of Defense force protection issues. (5) Expands the responsibilities of the Combatant Commanders to ensure the force protection of all Department of Defense activities in their geographic area of responsibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314328

Entities

Organizations

  • Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Antiterrorism
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Defense
  • Force Protection
  • Geographic Regions
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Physical Security
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Training

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
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