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Lesson 2 - The Department of Defense in Context
Summary
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:
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Summarize the impact 9/11 had on how DOD thinks about homeland security, HD, and DSCA, as well as its more “traditional” roles, missions, functions, organization, and capabilities.
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Describe the unique American values, laws, culture, and traditions that guide the employment of the U.S. military in the homeland.
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Explain the opportunities and challenges that remain regarding the maturation of the homeland security enterprise and DOD’s place in it.
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Explain the basic organizational structure of DOD and how it coordinates critical support operations in response to an incident with other U.S. Government agencies; state, local, and tribal governments; intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector.
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Identify the U.S. Northern Command’s roles and responsibilities within the Unified Command Plan.