Achieving Homeland Security in a Time of Diminishing Resources
Abstract
This thesis endeavors to determine if the current organization of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) best achieves homeland security in a time of diminishing resources. The growing threat to national security posed by the burgeoning federal debt has resulted in budget cuts across all government agencies. The forecasted budget reductions provide increased motivation to ensure that the highest benefit is received from the resources allocated. The goal of this study is to identify the areas in which the current organization of DoD and DHS do not best achieve the four goals of homeland security as outlined in the National Strategy for Homeland Security. The four goals are as follows: (1) Prevent and Disrupt Terrorist Attacks within the United States; (2) Protect the American People, Critical Infrastructure, and Key Resources; (3) Respond and Recover from Incidents that Do Occur; and (4) Set the Foundation to Ensure Long-Term Success. The results indicate that the current organization of DoD and DHS, with respect to homeland security, does not best achieve homeland security in a time of diminishing resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA562957
Entities
People
- Jason T. Woodward
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College