The inclusion of DoD into the emergency plan is essential, especially in case of a terror attack. The involvement of DoD will provide the emergency team with the essential military support that will enhance the security and maintain order into the area under the impact of the emergency. DoD can enhance law enforcement agencies incapable to confront large scale emergency without the assistance of the military. The involvement of DoD into the implementation of the emergency plan is particularly important in case of terrorist activities. For example, if terrorist hijack an aircraft, the assistance of DoD will be essential (). The involvement of DoD will help to eliminate the terrorist threat faster and more effectively due to the use of the military. DoD has the military force, equipment and technologies essential for addressing such threats as terrorist attacks. Moreover, in such cases the deployment of the military under DoD command may be essential to protect the public and maintain the public safety. At the same time, the …show more content…
Securing the perimeter means the establishment of the total military control over exit and enter the areas within the perimeter to prevent either enter or exit terrorists (). Securing the perimeter means the localization of identified terrorists in the area and restriction of the movement of civilians in the area along with the possible evacuation of civilians from the area under the impact. Therefore, this step would secure the local population because they will not enter the potentially dangerous area, where terrorists are located (Williams & Magsumbol, 2007). Civilians have to be informed of the threat and evacuated, if necessary. The military control over the perimeter would allow maintaining the control over individuals being evacuated and prevent the access of civilians to the potentially dangerous
One of the pros for building the fence is that “control of the borders are required for national security”. With the rise of terrorist groups around the world including
Sixth the executive management team must define the procedures that all employees and essential vendors will use during emergency situations. Seventh, the employee training team must define and execute an awareness campaign that properly informs each employee of their role within the DRP/ECP plan and confirm that employee's understanding of their role. Last, the emergency management team’s members must maintain documentation of the DRP/ECP plan including updating when needed, changing the plan to meet organization changes, and recording of observations post plan execution.
In our present times national security became a priority. According to Tricia Escobedo, the last year’s terrorist attack in Paris on the night of November 13th left 129 people dead and hundreds wounded. The perpetrators were a mix of French nationals, and Syrian refugees that migrate to Europe due to the current open door policy for asylum seekers (1). We have a problem because our southern border is an open door for foreign terrorist to enter our country, due to the fact that the many people cross illegally. According to Stephen Dinan, nearly 800,000 people arrived in the past two years (1). I am veteran of the United States Army that deployed many times to Afghanistan, I lived in what we call forward operating bases, this forward operating bases had a secure perimeter due to the presence of physical barrier in this case a wall, in order to protect the people inside, and this solution work because it keep any threats away. We had 100 percent control of the people entering the Forward Operating Base, this kind of control reduced drastically any possibility that a foreign terrorist could enter inside the base, and cause severe casualties between the civilian and military personnel.
By understanding the steps to prepare for countering and responding to a terrorist, the well-being of US national security interests can be promoted and the exposure to risk and susceptibility to experiencing harm can be efficiently managed for communities, families and individuals in the event of a terrorist incident. The welfare of US national security, citizens and property can be effectively safeguarded through the understanding of protection strategies administered collectively by local communities, families and individuals. Local emergency operations planning, family disaster planning, as well as self-protection planning each represent important protective measures, which serve to educate the nation and its citizens how to
The idea of securing the nation’s borders and securing the safety of the citizens has been a major topic since the beginning of the nation’s existence. There have always been means and procedures for it but it was never defined to the point it is today. The Homeland Security Department is a fairly new program which is constantly improving and adjusting in accordance to the threats that may arise. In the attempt to secure the United States, homeland security has become paramount and a lot of emphasis is being provided so as to ensure the safety of the borders and the citizens of the United States. So one must ponder what the difference between homeland security and homeland defense are since they both tend to mean the same
The city of Danville, Virginia is expecting a terrorist attack to occur in the near future due to Dominion Power dumping their waste water into the Dan River. Terrorist have given the city five days to have a response before the city endures a major attack. This emergency operations plan will include all aspects for the city of Danville, Virginia to carry out the various roles and responsibilities of government organizations and providing a connection to the local, state, federal, and private organizations, and resources to address during emergencies. The emergency operation plan will be taking steps and roles necessary to provide a well throughout response to ensure the safety and well-being of the Danville’s civilians. The safety and well-being of citizens is never more threatened than during disasters and attacks. The main goal of the emergency operations plan is to ensure that we limit the severity of the situation, having preparedness, responding quickly and firmly, and making sure recovery actions exist to the public to make sure their safety and well-being stays protected. This emergency plan will provide a guidance for the Danville’s departments with a general concept of potential emergency assignments before, during, and following an emergency but making sure it does not replace county or local emergency operations plans or procedures they may have already established. This plan wants to ensure that there is and will be consistency with the now current policies and
The policy and procedures connected to the DoD definitions of abuse are one of the multiple practices that camouflage prevalence rates. Others include database deficiencies, fatality reviews, oversight framework, chaplain training, commander training, Lautenberg Amendment, and the most egregious the index severity index. All, were deficiencies previously addressed by the Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) in their 2006 and 2010 reports; yet they remain outstanding.
Securing the borders, making sure the citizens, no matter where they are located, are safe. Homeland security is not just about borders and citizens though, it is about protecting the resources that are needed in order to maintain a safe nation and protecting that in which this Country fights so hard for: freedom. Disaster and terrorist events threaten these resources so the United States needs agencies to protect, deter, prevent and fight against these threats. That is what homeland security is all
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that it will apply risk management principles to homeland security operations and has stated “Ultimately, homeland security is about effectively managing risks to the Nation’s security” (DHS 2010, pg. 2). This is much easier said than done. There are many difficulties that must be sorted out. As with anything and everything, money comes into play, conflicts between national and local priorities, and societies opinion.
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The Department of Defense Education Activity has a duty to providing the higher quality of education to its learners by exposing the student with an effective curriculum that reflecting high expectations and standards (DoDEA, 2012). Department of Defense Activity is an agency of civilian of the United States Department of Defense managing all schools for the children and teenagers of military personnel in the United States as well overseas at American military bases around the world; this agency also provides support to more than a million military linked learners who are attending public schools within the United States (Wikipedia,
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), which is headquartered at Fort Lee, VA., operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30 percent on their purchases compared to commercial prices - savings that amount to thousands of dollars annually when shopping regularly at a commissary. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country (Defense Commissary Agency, 2016).
Border Control has been a somewhat delicate issue since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, where countries such as the US have been infamous for introducing more harsher airplane and airport security, which marked the start of a new wave of security measures, fear and a whole new war on terror, many suggest that closing or tightening borders is a sign of weakness of the power of the state (Mary Bosworth, 2008) but in recent times, it has been a subject that has had heated discussion by areas of the government and bodies such as the UN, with the current terrorism issues currently plaguing the world, it has been a topic with heated debates on what measures need to be done, what are extreme measures, and the issues that come with either.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Group 1 is the first classification of a UAV. This classification includes UAVs that have a maximum weight of approximately 0-20 pounds. These two classifications of Group 1 UAVs are Micro and Nano UAVs. On average Micro/Nano UAVs has a low speed, small size, weight, and low operating altitude. They weigh as little as 100 grams (Qassim, 2014), which limits their capability to carry large payloads, airspeed and normal operating altitude. The majority of hobbyist UASs resides in this category.
The 9/11 incident crippled the American economy and its impact is still felt at present times. Following this tragedy, a commission was initiated by President George W. Bush and the congress to investigate the reasons behind the bombing and provide recommendations to help avert such occurrences in the future. Therefore, this paper discusses the impact of making the US border more secure, the rationale behind replacing the "need to know" with the "need to share". Moreover, the paper highlights the DOD's role the role in border and coastal security, its relationship with the Department of Homeland Security and how DOD supports civil authorities.