Peter F. Verga Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense)

2. Homeland Defense Peter F. Verga Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense) pete.verga@osd.mil U.S. Department of Defense

3. Definitions Homeland Security – A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize the damage and assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks Homeland Defense – The protection of United States territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression. It also includes routine, steady state activities designed to deter aggressors and to prepare US military forces for action if deterrence fails

4. Homeland Security Vision • Homeland Security is a national activity best accomplished by: • Domestic authorities performing domestic security • Enhancing capabilities at the lowest level of government • Balancing DoD’s ability to defend the nation while adapting to the new domestic security environment

5. DoD Pillars of Homeland Security • Homeland Defense – The protection of U.S. sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression • Civil Support – DoD support to civil authorities for domestic emergencies and for designated law enforcement and other activities • Emergency Preparedness – Those planning activities undertaken to ensure DoD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to support the President and the Secretary of Defense in a designated National Security Emergency

6. Homeland Defense OperationalEnvironment Low Low High Relative Intensity Defeat • Combat Operations Relative Likelihood Prevent • Maritime Interdiction • Combat Air Patrols Deter • ISR • Force Protection • Emergency Preparedness High Missions Sustaining Activities Peacetime Hostilities Low Relative Impact on other DoD Missions High

7. Circumstances forDoD Military Activity in the U.S. • Extraordinary – Combat operations inside the U.S. • Combat Air Defense • Specialized Explosive Ordnance Disposal • Emergency – Military support to civil authorities • Consequence management for disasters, terrorist attacks, etc. • Logistics, mobility, supply, etc. • Temporary – Temporary support to civil authorities • Special Events • Training First Responders • Support to Law Enforcement • Routine – Traditional missions to deter, prevent or defeat threats • Maritime Interdiction • Air Defense Alert, Combat Air Patrols • Force Protection

8. Homeland DefenseDomestic Environment & Response Low Low Relative Consequences of Failure High Extraordinary • Combat Operations within U.S. • Surge to meet Crisis Relative Likelihood Emergency • Post Event Management • Logistics, Supply, Mobility Temporary • Special Events • Support to Law enforcement • Training 1st Responders High Missions Sustaining Activities Civil Support Homeland Defense DoD Lead DoD Support Low Relative Impact on other DoD Missions High

9. Defense Activities in the U. S. UNCHARTED TERRITORY Extraordinary Emergency Temporary HD Mission Definition Optimization2 CS CT NSSE Borders Nuclear Chemical, Radiological Quarantine Hurricane Biological Earthquake Air/Sea/Land Defense Forest Fires Routine Situational Awareness Consequence Management3 Crisis Management3 Policy, Legal, and Funding Framework Homeland Defense SAD T32 T10 State/Gov T32 T10 SAD TAG/NGTF Federal Disaster/LFA FEMA(DHS)/FCO DCO/NORTHCOM SJTF HQ/JTFs T10 National Emergency/DoD NORTHCOM/SJTF HQ/JTFs 1—Day-to-day activities which will be performed in the are not depicted here (i.e. cyber security, Force Protection, Critical Infrastructure Protection, etc.) 2—Optimization used here is the efficient planned utilization of DoD resources to support civil authorities and HD. 3 – Federal Response Plan definitions used here

10. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Major Functions The Organization will: • Supervise the Homeland Defense Activities of the Department • Develop Homeland Defense force employment policy and guidance • Serve as principal point of contact for Department of Homeland Security • Develop plans and policy to fulfill DoD’s role in Homeland Security • Assist in building and improving Federal, State and local HLS response capabilities • Supervise DoD preparedness activities to support civil authorities in domestic emergencies • Plan, train and perform DoD domestic incident management • Advocate Homeland Defense requirements within the Department’s resource allocation process

11. U.S. Northern Command Mission Statement United States Northern Command conducts operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests within assigned areas of responsibility; as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provides military assistance to civil authorities, including consequence management operations Area of Responsibility U.S., Canada, Mexico and the land, sea, and aerospace approaches

12. U.S. Northern CommandStrategic Principles • Provide command and control over assigned military operations within the Area of Responsibility • Deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression against the U.S., its territories, possessions, and bases within the Area of Responsibility • Provide military assistance to civil authorities when directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense • Assure allies and friends by strengthening and expanding alliances and security relationships

13. Homeland Defense Civil Support Mission Areas Land Defense Maritime Defense Air Defense Military Assistance to Civil Authorities Military Support to Civil Authorities Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances National Security Special Events

14. U.S. Northern CommandArea of Responsibility Integrated and Comprehensive Defense “Forward Regions” USNORTHCOM AOR “Forward Regions” “Homeland” Homeland defense requires seamless geographic and functional integration

15. U.S. Northern CommandArea of Responsibility • NORTHCOM’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) unique • Principally due to inclusion of U.S. homeland within the AOR and heightened interest of domestic authorities in enhancing security • Poses different political, operational, organizational, and communications challenges for a unified combatant commander • Challenges will create increasing pressure for development of new relationships involving increased interaction with numerous federal, state, local, and non-government entities • These relationships will transcend all aspects of NORTHCOM mission spectrum • POLITICAL • Heightened domestic U.S. interest within States • Interagency interaction • Operates when asked or when directed • OPERATIONAL • 54 States and Territories • Legal constraints (i.e. federal and state laws) • C2 of Total Force • SA/Info Sharing/Intel • ORGANIZATIONAL • Will need to organize along functional rather than traditional lines • Interagency under reorganization so support to LFA requirements may change • COMMUNICATIONS • No chain of communication est. with all players • With State TAGs • Disparate State methods

16. Homeland Security Outreach • Information Technology • HLS Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration – Capstone DoD HLS Development Program • DHS Connectivity Initiative – SIPRNET, JWICS, ASOC • Contractor Support to DHS CIO – 2 Full Time Equivalents for Architecture Development • Joint Interoperability Test Center and Defense Interoperable Communications Exercises • Research and Development • Combating Terrorism Technology Task Force • Technical Support Working Group • DoD Development Lab Consortium for HLS: CECOM, SPAWAR, ESC, MARCORSYSCOM • MANPADS Countermeasures Initiative • First Responders • Disaster Management Information Services • Technology Transfer for First Responders Initiative • NY Metropolitan Transit Authority Tunnel Protection Project • Education • Naval Post Graduate School First Responders Masters Program • NDU IRMC HLS One Week Course • Defense Acquisition University

17. Homeland Security Support Relevant DoD Capabilities Counter-Terrorism Critical Infrastructure Protection Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Cyber-Security Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Explosives Information Technology Research & Development Program & Budget Medical Force Planning: Active/Reserve/Guard Intelligence Warning Threat Assessment/Vulnerability Assessment Counter-Intelligence & Law Enforcement

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21. Technical Support Working Group • The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is the U.S. national forum that identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates interagency and international research and development (R&D) requirements for combating terrorism. The TSWG rapidly develops technologies and equipment to meet the high-priority needs of the combating terrorism community, and addresses joint international operational requirements through cooperative R&D with major allies.

22. TSWG Mission & Objectives • Mission: Conduct the National Interagency research and development program for Combating Terrorism through rapid research, development, and prototyping • Objectives: • Provide interagency forum to coordinate R&D requirements for combating terrorism • Sponsor R&D not addressed by individual agencies • Promote information transfer

23. TSWG Structure

24. First Responder Tool Kit • Software program used to assess emergency management situations quickly and make decisions regarding protection of personnel, deployment of personnel and equipment, cross-jurisdictional and inter-agency communications, and a host of other actions necessary to respond quickly and effectively

25. Palmtop Emergency Action for Chemicals • The Palmtop Emergency Action for Chemicals (PEAC) system developed by TSWG lists over 10,000 toxic chemicals, and includes 6 chemical warfare agents and 73 precursor chemicals with needed actions, information on PPE and respirators, and other decision support information. This capability was designed for use by Federal emergency and law enforcement officers, and all State and Local Fire, Law Enforcement, HAZMAT, Bomb Squad, and other emergency/public government services organizations who may be involved with responding to terrorists, HAZMAT incidents, or other chemical spill emergencies

26. Handheld Radiation Monitor • The Hand Held Radiation Monitor (HRM) is a small, self contained gamma ray and thermal neutron radiation detector for use in the interdiction and location of nuclear materials. It was specifically designed to be easily used by trained security forces and emergency responders. The HRM is the size of a flashlight, and is intended to be hand held or worn on the operator's belt in a nylon holster provided with the unit.

27. Water Infrastructure Protection Technology • In cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) has sponsored the development of two software programs that address water supplies and water source protection and consequence management.

28. Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System • VACIS is a fixed system for non-invasive imaging of trucks, sea containers, and other vehicles which may contain contraband, mis-manifested cargo, explosives or weapons.

29. TSWG Website http://www.tswg.gov/tswg/home.htm

30. U.S. Northern Command’sTiered Methodology Examples: Joint Force HQ- Homeland Security, Joint Task Force-Civil Support, Joint Task Force-6 Tier I Full Time Capabilities Required COCOM Examples: Alert Fighters Quick Reaction Forces Designated Alert C-130s WMD-Civil Support Teams Tier II Specialized Capabilities Required for Operations HABITUAL / ROTATIONAL Examples: General Purpose Forces: Infantry Brigades, Surface Combatants, Fighter Squadrons Tier III General Purpose Capabilities OPCON AS REQUIRED

31. Wash, DC Honolulu, HI USCG USNORTHCOM PACOM Elmendorf, AK Alaska CMD Ft McPherson, GA Norfolk, VA NAVNORTH (Cdr, FFC) ARNORTH (Cdr, FORSCOM) ANR/11AF JTF CS JTF 6 CONR (1st AF) COCOM OPCON OPCON As Required Coordinating Authority Coordination Supported/Supporting USCG PACAREA Dual-Hat Components Deployable Joint Team Peterson AFB, CO Joint Team Langley, VA Norfolk, VA CoS, CO Norfolk, VA Portsmouth, VA MARFOR NORTH (COMMARFOR LANT) CMOC JFHQ HLS NORTHAF (Cdr, ACC) USCG LANTAREA (Cdr, CMOC) JFLCC JFMCC JFACC JTF JFACC