Application of National Guard Civil Support Teams in Support of Weapons of Mass Destruction Mitigation Efforts

Abstract

The function of this SRP is to support the contention that Civil Support Teams are a valuable resource in the Department of Defense's effort to mitigate the effects of Weapon of Mass Destruction. Research will focus on the cost benefit analysis, legal basis, tactical employment, and technological threat assessment involving these teams. The history of the how CST's were developed and organized will be discussed as well as current operating challenges. Presidential policy directives and Title 10 of the United States Code are referenced as guiding documents for the utilization of CST's. The summary and conclusion positively reflect the position that CST's are an invaluable resource in WMD mitigation efforts. However, the CST program itself would benefit from a reassessment of its organization and staffing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389079

Entities

People

  • Michael Bosma

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • National Guard
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.