Homeland Security: Evolving Roles and Missions for United States Northern Command

In 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) established United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM). Four years later, the organization continues to mature and adapt to evolving National Homeland Security Policy. Current issue areas for Congress include DOD reorganization, formalizing interagency process...

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Main Authors: Bowman, Steve, Crowhurst, James
Other Authors: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2006
Subjects:
Government and Political Science
Civil Defense
Military Operations
Strategy and Tactics
*POLICIES
*HOMELAND DEFENSE
*HOMELAND SECURITY
MILITARY RESERVES
CONGRESS
NATIONAL SECURITY
CANADA
MEXICO
MEXICO GULF
FLORIDA STRAIT
ROLES(BEHAVIOR)
ALASKA
ORGANIZATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
UNITED STATES
NORTHCOM(NORTHERN COMMAND)
RESERVE COMPONENT FORCES
Canada
NORTHCOM
Alaska
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA458731
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA458731
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Summary:In 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) established United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM). Four years later, the organization continues to mature and adapt to evolving National Homeland Security Policy. Current issue areas for Congress include DOD reorganization, formalizing interagency processes and an increasing reliance on Reserve Component forces. This report will be updated as events dictate.

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