Homeland defense

Homeland defense (HD) is the protection of U.S. territory, sovereignty, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression. (Definition will be incorporated into JP 3-26[1] upon its approval).[2] Not to be confused with Homeland security.

Homeland security (HS) is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.[2]

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Full definition

"Homeland defense (HD) is the protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by the President. DOD is responsible for the HD mission, and therefore leads the HD response, with other departments and agencies in support of DOD efforts."[3]

Threat strategy

HD strategic threat environment is based on the following conditions and profiles:[3]

Responses to the changes in any of the above can effect US's international environment through the application of diplomatic, economic, military, and informational means. Thus, a proactive and comprehensive approach to HD is required for US's response.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ FAS.ORG: Counterterrorism Joint Publication 3-26',13 November 2009, approved.]
    Definition deferred to Homeland Defense, Joint Publication JP 3-27]
  2. ^ a b FAS.ORG: Air Force Doctrine Document 2-10, 21 March 2006], p.9-10, defines both terminologies.
    This document complements related discussion found in Joint Publication 3-26, (JP 3-26), Joint Doctrine for Homeland Security.]
  3. ^ a b c FAS.ORG: Homeland Defense, Joint Publication 3-27, 12 July 2007
    Definition p.6, Threat strategy p.20-21

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