The Joint Task Force Structure as a Model for Homeland Security

Abstract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces many complex security challenges. Similar to the Department of Defense (DoD) before 1986, DHS components compete against one another for parochial benefits. This competition limits unity of effort and reduces both effectiveness and efficiency. DHS needs a mechanism to attain unity of effort through unity of command at the operational level. Can a DoD type Joint Task Force (JTF) structure provide the unity of command needed at DHS? This paper explores the application of a JTF to one of DHS's complex security issues, the Akwesasne Territory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 2013
Accession Number
ADA583533

Entities

People

  • John Rodrigue

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Coast Guard
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • International Law
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Native Americans
  • Navy
  • North America
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.