Framework for Enhanced Military Cooperation Among North American Aerospace Defense Command, United States Northern Command and Canada Command
Abstract
At the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), the Commanders of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and Canada Command (Canada COM) initiated a study to investigate the future roles, missions, and relationships for their Commands, referred to as the Tri Command Study. This Framework for Enhanced Military Cooperation among NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and Canada COM is an initial product of that Study. NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and Canada COM share the task of defending North America. USNORTHCOM and Canada COM are national commands reporting to their governments through the Secretary of Defense (SecDe!) and CDS respectively, while NORAD is a bi-national command reporting to both governments through the SecDef and CDS. The Commands have complementary missions and must work closely together to meet their individual and collective responsibilities for the defense and security of North America. NORAD has mission responsibilities in the aerospace and maritime domains while the national commands have responsibilities in the air, land, and maritime domains, including extensive responsibilities to support civil authorities when directed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA529744