A Problem Reframed: Expanding the USSOUTHCOM Role in Border Security

Abstract

In the aftermath of 9/11, border security assumed increased importance. Concerted cooperation between civilian and Department of Defense agencies followed. And while significant progress has been made, there remain areas in need of improvement. The role of the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) would be one such area. By identifying common objectives, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and USSOUTHCOM could more effectively coordinate efforts, expand the USSOUTHCOM role in protecting the U.S. southern border, and thereby improve border security and homeland defense as a whole. This paper will examine the current threat, current successes in addressing this threat, a specific area in need of improvement, and a proposed solution. The proposed solution will then be examined for strengths and weaknesses in the context of operational art, and counterarguments will be explored.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525076

Entities

People

  • Dan Johnson

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Coast Guard
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Drug Abuse
  • Governments
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Surveillance
  • United States Northern Command
  • United States Southern Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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