Homeland Security: A Priority for the Nation; A Primary Mission for the National Guard

Abstract

On September 11th, 2001, the United States was struck with multiple horrific events. Terrorists were successful at infiltrating the U.S. and attacking American symbols of strength. These events sent a message that the United States was not postured or organized to defend its homeland. The National Guard, with its state and federal missions, is ready to step up to the plate and fulfill its historic and Constitutional mission of providing homeland security. The National Guard is postured to quickly reinforce local capabilities with military units trained, organized, equipped, and positioned to deal with an attack while simultaneously mobilizing the response capabilities (engineering, medical, communications, etc.) within the civilian community. From augmenting first responders to providing services directly, the National Guard is well suited to take on Homeland Security as (a) primary mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 2002
Accession Number
ADA404853

Entities

People

  • Tracey L. Hale

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Emergency Response
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Security Personnel
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Strategic Security Studies