National Guard Counterdrug Operations: A Case Study for Greater Participation

Abstract

The National Guard has participated in the "War on Drugs" on several levels, using its unique relationship at the city, county and state levels to assist law enforcement, social services, and community support activities. The Guard has succeeded where federal agencies have not because it can rapidly respond and cooperate with local leaders across the nation. This SRP examines the role the Guard has played in counterdrug operations beginning with an analysis of applicable national strategies from the top down. Next it reviews the key laws involved in using the military in counterdrug operations and discusses specific roles of the Guard in this endeavor. Finally, it recommends changes for improving the effectiveness of the Guard in conducting counterdrug operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414555

Entities

People

  • Howard S. Thevenet

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Interdiction
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Employment
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Societies
  • United States Pacific Command
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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