Homeland defense : steps have been taken to improve U.S. Northern Command's coordination with states and the National Guard Bureau, but gaps remain : report to congressional requesters /

In 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) established U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to conduct homeland defense and civil support missions on U.S. soil. It is particularly important that NORTHCOM coordinate with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), because NGB has experience dealing with state and loc...

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Corporate Author:	United States. Government Accountability Office
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Subjects:	United States. > Northern Command. United States. > National Guard Bureau. Intergovernmental cooperation > United States. Interagency coordination > United States. Civil defense > United States > Planning.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS94701

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Summary:	In 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) established U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to conduct homeland defense and civil support missions on U.S. soil. It is particularly important that NORTHCOM coordinate with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), because NGB has experience dealing with state and local authorities during incidents and functions as NORTHCOM's formal link to the states. GAO was asked to (1) determine the extent to which NORTHCOM has ongoing efforts to coordinate with the states and NGB in planning, exercises and other preparedness activities and (2) identify the extent to which there are any gaps in this coordination. To do this, GAO surveyed the state adjutants general, the highest ranking guardsman in each state, and received a 100 percent response rate, and reviewed interagency coordination plans and guidance.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed on May 5, 2008). "April 2008." Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548. "GAO-08-252." Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	ii, 52 pages : digital, PDF file.
Format:	Mode of access: Internet from GPO Access web site. Address as of 5/5/08: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=gao&docid=f:d08252.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.