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ADP 3-28 / ADRP 3-28
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
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02/15/2014

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Term
What ADP/ADRP covers Defense Support of Civil Authorities?
Definition
ADP/ADRP 3-28.
Term
What are the primary documents containing national preparedness doctrine?
Definition
• The National Preparedness Goal.
• The National Incident Management System (known as the NIMS).
• The National Response Framework (formerly known as the National Response Plan).
Term
What are the 15 emergency support functions (ESF)?
Definition
ESF #1: Transportation ESF #11: Agriculture and Natural Resources
ESF #2: Communications ESF #12: Energy
ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering ESF #13: Public Safety and Security
ESF #4: Firefighting ESF #14: Long-Term Community Recovery
ESF #5: Emergency Management ESF #15: External Affairs
ESF #6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
ESF #7: Logistics Management and Resource Support
ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF #9: Search and Rescue
ESF #10: Oil and Hazardous Materials Response
Term
Which warfighting function will the majority of DSCA missions stress?
Definition
The sustainment warfighting function.
Term
While there are many potential missions for Soldiers as part of DSCA, what are the overarching purposes of all DSCA missions?
Definition
• Save lives.
• Alleviate suffering.
• Protect property
Term
How many state and territorial National Guard elements are there?
Definition
54. All fifty states, the District of Columbia, territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have National Guard forces making 54 state and territorial NG elements.
Term
What is the Army National Guard’s dual role?
Definition
The Army National Guard’s dual role is as a state military force under the governor and as a reserve component of the Army that the President may mobilize for federal service.
Term
In DSCA, military forces support a primary (or lead) civilian agency. What do commanders need to realize achieving the military end state means?
Definition
That state, territorial, local, and tribal authorities become able to provide effective support to their citizens without the further assistance from military forces.
Term
What is one of the biggest mistakes that tactical commanders can make in DSCA?
Definition
Military forces operating freely within civilian jurisdictions risk upsetting the constitutional balance between civil authority, the military, and the private sector.
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