In View of Current and Future Fiscal Restraints and the Need for Efficiency and Joint Operations, What Is the Army's Primary Role in Defense Support to Civil Authorities During Homeland Disaster and Emergency Events

This research discusses the challenges of providing a timely distribution of supplies and support during disaster relief operations that lack designated national stakeholders and systems. Historical lessons learned from past disaster relief operations reveal that similar trends existed. The creation...

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Main Author: Oladipofaniyi, Ayokunle O
Other Authors: ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Civil Defense
Military Operations
Strategy and Tactics
*ARMY OPERATIONS
*DISASTERS
*HOMELAND SECURITY
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCIES
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
HURRICANES
INTEROPERABILITY
LESSONS LEARNED
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
NORTHCOM
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA599125
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA599125
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Summary:This research discusses the challenges of providing a timely distribution of supplies and support during disaster relief operations that lack designated national stakeholders and systems. Historical lessons learned from past disaster relief operations reveal that similar trends existed. The creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) were essential in driving towards a more responsive federal approach to disaster relief operations. The lessons learned from the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina gave rise to what we witness today as the improved interoperability between the key stakeholders in disaster relief operations. Although there is improved interoperability, the ability of FEMA and NORTHCOM to gain a common operating picture continues to hamper operations. As a result, this research recommends revisions of the federal disaster declaration process as it relates to the use of Title 10 forces; improvement to FEMA's current operating procedures; perfecting NORTHCOM's employment of its military assets; and developing better relations with other disaster relief stakeholders.

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