COOP: National Guard's Role During a Catastrophic Emergency

Abstract

Today's world climate remains volatile. Since the attacks on September 11, 2001, Americans have awakened to the on-going threat of terrorism. Widely dispersed chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and cyberspace security (CBRN-C) materials, technologies and equipment often have dual uses. Preventing rogue states and terrorist organizations (state or non-state supported) from acquiring these materials is a formidable challenge. Furthermore, the world is experiencing dramatic weather changes. Global climate change has caused unusual and devastating shifts in weather patterns, which in turn have triggered catastrophic events. This SRP proposes establishment of a network of National Guard (NG) Continuity of Operation (COOP) sites to strengthen the U.S Government's response to catastrophic events. This SRP provides a strategic methodology and standardized template for using the NG as a force multiplier to support the federal government through dedicated COOP sites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2009
Accession Number
ADA499317

Entities

People

  • Xavier Stewart

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Climate Change
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Emergency Response
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Terrorism
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber