Homeland Security: Establishment and Implementation of the United States Northern Command

The Department of Defense (DoD) established U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to fight terrorism at home. Significant organizational and procedural progress has been made in setting up this organization. However, questions remain concerning interagency relationships and information sharing. This repo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shepherd, Scott, Bowman, Steve
Other Authors: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2005
Subjects:
Government and Political Science
Military Forces and Organizations
Civil Defense
Unconventional Warfare
*UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
*COUNTERTERRORISM
*COOPERATION
*HOMELAND SECURITY
*MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
DISASTERS
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
DETERRENCE
TERRORISM
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEGISLATION
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
PROTECTION
PREVENTION
*NORTHCOM(UNITED STATES NORTHERN COMMAND)
INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
CIVILIAN MILITARY RELATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
DHS(DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY)
*INTERAGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
FEDERAL AGENCIES
NORTHCOM
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA453963
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA453963
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Summary:The Department of Defense (DoD) established U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to fight terrorism at home. Significant organizational and procedural progress has been made in setting up this organization. However, questions remain concerning interagency relationships and information sharing. This report will be updated as events dictate. CRS Report for Congress.

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