Homeland Security: Roles and Responsibilities of the Army National Guard

Abstract

The attack of the United States on September 11, 2001 elevated homeland security to a top priority of our nation. The aftermath of the tragedy has highlighted the importance of well defined roles and responsibilities of all organizations that are responsible for securing the United. States and responding to attacks. The Phase III Report of the United States Commission on National Strategy recommends that the Secretary of Defense, at the President's direction, should make homeland security a primary mission of the National Guard, and the Guard should be organized, properly trained, and adequately equipped to undertake that mission. What should the specific roles and responsibilities of the Army National Guard be in regards to this mission? This paper will answer this question as well as exploring the specific roles of the Governors, State Adjutant Generals, and the Director of the Army National Guard.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 07, 2002
Accession Number
ADA400964

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Jensen

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • First Responders
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.