Preparing the U.S. Army for Homeland Security

Larson, Eric V.

ISBN 10: 0833029193 / ISBN 13: 9780833029195

Published by RAND Corporation, 2001

Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # R02A-03324

Synopsis:

Homeland security encompasses five distinct missions: domestic preparedness and civil support in case of attacks on civilians, continuity of government, continuity of military operations, border and coastal defense, and national missile defense. This report extensively details four of those mission areas (national missile defense having been covered in great detail elsewhere). The authors define homeland security and its mission areas, provide a methodology for assessing homeland security response options, and review relevant trend data for each mission area. They also assess the adequacy of the doctrine, organizations, training, leadership, materiel, and soldier systems and provide illustrative scenarios to help clarify Army planning priorities. The report concludes with options and recommendations for developing more costeffective programs and recommends a planning framework that can facilitate planning to meet homeland security needs.

Synopsis: Although military policy seems focused on overseas threats, defending the "homeland" is, of course, the ultimate objective. This guide examines emergent threats to the USA homeland such as speciality weapons, cyber attacks and ballistic missiles and delineates the army's responsibilities.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Preparing the U.S. Army for Homeland Security
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: As New