The Marine Corps Role in Supporting Domestic Operations: The Case for Expanding Marine Corps Involvement Civil Support Operations
Abstract
The establishment of new government organizations and a reprioritization of existing agencies have been at the forefront of the federal government's efforts to address the post 9-11 challenges to homeland security. However, the complexity of these challenges presents a risk potentially beyond the scope or capabilities of the law enforcement community. Upon reviewing the various mission types and capabilities required by civil authorities, it is clear that the Marine Corps maintains the capability and legal authority to source significant assets which can be allocated to satisfy domestic homeland security requirements. The Marine Corps, working through USNORTHCOM, can look at the gaps in the civil capabilities as an opportunity to exercise and improve its warfighting capability across a variety of skill areas. With an expanded role in supporting domestic operations the Marine Corps will not only be helping to provide for the nation's Homeland Defense, it will be optimizing its training opportunities, developing stronger interagency relationships at the operational and tactical levels, improving TIP's, and leveraging external funding sources. Within the confines of constitutional law, federal regulations, and the Marine Corps' traditional defense obligations, there are many advantages to leveraging the opportunities presented by increasing support to civil authorities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 22, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601558
Entities
People
- Edward P. Amdahl
Organizations
- Marine Corps University