E PLURIBUS UNUM Homeland Security versus Homeland Defense Who Does What and to Whom

Abstract

This thesis: E Pluribus Unum examines the problem of providing comprehensive Homeland Security. The research follows the ambiguity of Homeland Security (HS) terminology that invariably leads to mission overlap and jurisdictional disputes, as well as the confusion resulting from the lack of a current and over-arching National Security strategy and structure. These deficiencies in strategy and structure result in continuing systemic failures that place the American public at risk. Comparison of the various entities directed to provide HS reveals a multitude of diverse agencies without a cohesive effort. Finally a synopsis of the varied recommendations for NS reform discloses the often pontificated, long-needed reform effort, wherein Homeland Security is considered a critical element of NS. This thesis proposes that only President-led and congressionally supported NS reform will provide comprehensive Homeland Security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530042

Entities

People

  • Maurice T. Gill

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Employment
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Teamwork
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States Northern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Systems Analysis and Design