1 SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES Support to Civil Authorities: Protecting the Homeland Introduction The task of protecting borders and ports of entry from transnational and other threats to the security of the United States is a colossal undertaking, requiring the coordination and cooperation of many U.S. government agencies. This newsletter is a collection of articles, some previously published and other specifically written for this publication, that describe the critical nature of the homeland security mission, highlight some of the key agencies and organizations involved, and clarify the Department of Defense (DOD) role in providing support to this important task.
DesignationCALL 10-52
EditionJan 2010
StatusActive
Pages139
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionLessons Learned