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

• 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

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.