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CONTRIBUTIONS DURING A COMPLEX CATASTROPHE

1. As part of its responsibility for national preparedness efforts, DoD conducts specific planning

in accordance with Presidential Policy Directive-8. Presidential Policy Directive-8 establishes

the National Preparedness Goal and a National Preparedness System of interagency frameworks

(including the National Response Framework) and plans to prevent, protect against, respond to,

recover from, and mitigate the effects of those threats that pose the greatest risk to the United

States. The National Preparedness Goal identifies cross-cutting and core capabilities within five

mission areas that are necessary to achieve national preparedness: Prevention; Protection;

Mitigation; Response; and Recovery.

2. DHS established 15 core capabilities for response mission area in the National Preparedness

Goal. These core capabilities serve as a guide for the activities that generally must be

accomplished in incident response, regardless of which levels of government are involved. Core

capabilities are distinct from, but complementary to, FEMA’s ESF construct, with the ESFs

acting as the mechanism through which core capabilities are accomplished. See the National

Response Framework for additional information concerning the relationships between the

mission area, core capabilities, and ESFs.

3. In complex catastrophes, the demand on DoD for DSCA will be unprecedented. General-

purpose forces (GPF) could help meet the requirements from FEMA. Although GPF may lack

the technical expertise of specialized units, they can provide significant, less technical support to

subject matter experts. Even core capabilities requiring substantial technical expertise (e.g.,

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services and Environmental

Response/Health and Safety) could benefit from GPF’s additional support during a complex

catastrophe. Understanding GPF’s role in achieving the response core capabilities will improve

DoD’s ability to plan for and respond to federal requests for assistance.

4. The following paragraphs identify examples of potential DoD GPF’s support to the response

mission area core capabilities (as described in the National Preparedness Goal) during a complex

catastrophe:

a. Planning.

(1) Because the operational demands of an incident are often more than can be handled

by a single entity, planning must be integrated across all levels of government and between

departments and agencies to ensure effective delivery of core capabilities.

(2) Consistent with Presidential Policy Directive-8, federal pre-incident planning begins

with the Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP), which describes how federal

departments and agencies support response efforts, outlines objectives and critical tasks,

provides specific provisions for the integration of resources, and provides a basis for regional,

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State, and local plans. FEMA regional planners will develop plans that describe how to integrate

the federal capabilities described in the Response FIOP into a regional response. Interagency

planning also occurs through the ESF structures, in order to describe how each ESF is able to

support the delivery of core capabilities.

(3) During an incident, the Response FIOP, regional plans, and departmental plans form

the foundation for response activities. Implementation of these plans will vary based on

available information regarding the incident. As the incident progresses, response planners are

expected to coordinate with recovery planners to facilitate a seamless transition between mission

areas. After response activities are complete, “hot washes” and after-action reports are the

primary mechanisms for discussing observations and lessons. Observations and lessons learned

are captured in the Joint Lessons Learned Information System for validation and resolution.

(4) In support of FEMA, DoD can integrate planning efforts with other federal

departments and agencies, FEMA region planners, and State and local governments. DoD could

support federal partners for planning efforts during all phases of an incident. DoD may also be

asked to help with other functional, strategic, or operational planning, as necessary.

b. Public Information and Warning.

(1) Pre-incident messaging should focus on informing the public of preparedness

information and activities, such as what should be done before, during, and following an

incident. Public information and warnings will be disseminated through a wide variety of

mechanisms and formats, and may require the reestablishment of communications infrastructure.

Pre-scripting information releases in multiple languages and populations will speed the delivery

of essential information when needed.

(2) DoD could support requests for public affairs assistance. If asked to provide this

support, DoD should always coordinate messaging with the primary federal agency to ensure that

DoD messaging is consistent with the overall federal message. GPF with technical expertise and

information on certain issues, such as public health or CBRN incidents, and with public affairs

backg0rounds may be useful in public messaging and providing public affairs guidance to DoD

personnel in the area of operations.

c. Operational Coordination.

(1) The Operational Coordination core capability requires the establishment of

command, control, and coordination structures that are consistent with the National Incident

Management System, as well as the timely mobilization of resources. The primary federal

agency will focus on establishing shared situational awareness to facilitate the coordination,

prioritization, and deconfliction of response operations by the federal, State, and local

governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector.

(2) Federal efforts will be heavily dependent upon headquarters structures and

coordination and liaison personnel. DoD command centers, such as the National Joint

Operations and Intelligence Center (NJOIC), should be prepared to integrate their processes with

those of the supported federal department or agency, as required. Federal partners also may

request significant support from DoD coordination and liaison personnel. Although DoD does

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maintain a cadre of coordination and liaison personnel for domestic response, the scope and scale

of a complex catastrophe could increase the demand and require a surge of coordination and

liaison personnel from GPF. DoD personnel (military and civilian) or DoD contractor personnel

with knowledge of DoD Component responsibilities and capabilities will be essential in

identifying DoD resources that might support requirements.

d. Critical Transportation.

(1) DoD may be asked to make major resource commitments to Critical Transportation

missions during a complex catastrophe. Basic assessments of transportation infrastructure will

be necessary immediately to identify needs across the affected area. The primary federal agency

may issue MAs specifically for this task, or may ask that responders identify these needs as they

conduct other missions. GPF could provide basic assessment information to higher headquarters

to support this core capability.

(2) DoD also may assist in reconstituting or bypassing transportation routes. In a

disaster that creates significant physical damage, there will be a need for route clearance and

debris removal. When the infrastructure is too damaged for rapid reconstitution, DoD GPF could

be used to bypass the damaged portions of the infrastructure. For example, aviation or maritime

assets could be used to deliver goods or personnel across damaged bridges or over debris-

clogged roadways.

(3) Although requests for transportation assets are common in normal DSCA operations,

the demand will be greater for a complex catastrophe. DoD may be asked for large amounts of

land, maritime, and air transportation assets for both the evacuation of personnel from and the

delivery of resources and personnel to an incident. GPF transportation units are well suited to

support most federal transportation requirements.

e. Environmental Response/Health and Safety.

(1) During any incident, responders and the public may face a wide range of hazards,

including heat stress, hypothermia, electrical hazards, fall hazards, and toxic industrial chemicals

and materials, including chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. Federal partners may

request support in conducting health and safety hazard assessments and wellness checks of the

public in their homes, performing cleanup, and disseminating guidance and resources to support

environmental health and safety actions for response personnel and the affected population.

(2) Some GPF may require additional “just-in-time” training because of the technical

nature of assessing and mitigating certain hazards. However, GPF may be able to support the

dissemination of hazard information, transportation to bypass hazardous areas, cleanup of

general hazards (e.g., uncontaminated debris), and other basic tasks without additional training.

f. Fatality Management Services.

(1) The timely, safe, and respectful disposition of the deceased is essential to an effective

national response. Recovering, identifying, and determining the cause of fatalities is a lengthy

process that is often complicated by the desires of families and the needs of investigative

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agencies. A complex catastrophe with the potential for thousands of fatalities could prove

exceptionally challenging.

(2) DoD participation in fatality management is typically limited, though expectations

and demands during a complex catastrophe may force DoD to play a larger role. Since there will

be a need for skilled and non-skilled DoD forces, the civilian sector may need to provide “just-

in-time” training in the recovery of human remains. DoD personnel must act in concert with

civilian medical examiners or coroner personnel when performing certain tasks, and DoD

personnel must obtain appropriate authorization to perform certain fatality management tasks.

(3) A mass fatality incident could generate significant demand for temporary storage,

human remains pouches, and possibly even the decontamination of remains. GPF may be able to

provide simple support, such as providing transportation, generators, and fuel to power

temporary morgues, refrigeration trucks for the temporary storage of human remains, and human

remains pouches.

g. Infrastructure Systems.

(1) Restoring critical infrastructure following an incident is essential to the transition

from response to recovery. Federal partners will work to decrease the threats associated with

infrastructure failure while stabilizing and restoring infrastructure systems.

(2) Although the reconstitution of infrastructure systems may require technical expertise,

GPF could provide other types of support. Specifically, GPF can assist with the identification of

damaged infrastructure facilities and the transportation of repair equipment, personnel, and other

resources. When appropriate, GPF also may be able to assist with debris clearance in and around

infrastructure facilities to expedite access during emergencies.

h. Mass Care Services.

(1) During a complex catastrophe, requirements for Mass Care Services may be

substantial and likely will last much longer than the immediate, life-saving response.

(2) Federal partners may request DoD help with a variety of mass care tasks. GPF could

support mass care efforts by transporting response personnel, survivors, and commodities, such

as food and water. Additionally, GPF may work in support of the American Red Cross, FEMA,

and HHS in their efforts to support family reunification and other needs related to

unaccompanied minors.

i. Mass SAR Operations.

(1) The Federal Government will leverage personnel, services, animals, and other SAR

assets to save the greatest number of endangered lives possible.

(2) Federal partners could request significant support from DoD for SAR operations

during a complex catastrophe. Although some types of SAR support (e.g., SAR in collapsed

buildings or CBRN environments) require specialized training, GPF may be able to provide

significant support of SAR operations. Specifically, GPF may play a large role in transporting

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SAR equipment and personnel into an area and transporting survivors out of an area. GPF also

could support SAR operations by locating survivors and requesting medical support or

extraction, as necessary. Finally, GPF could support the coordination of federal, State, local,

private, and NGO SAR support.

j. On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement.

(1) Policing and security are the responsibility of State and local law enforcement

entities and the National Guard under State control. In the aftermath of particularly complex

catastrophic incidents, it may be necessary to provide federal military personnel. The President

may direct DoD forces to restore order pursuant to Sections 331-335 of Title 10, U.S.C., also

known and referred to in this volume as “The Insurrection Act,” which is a statutory exception to

Section 1385 of Title 18, U.S.C., also known and referred to in this volume as “The Posse

Comitatus Act.”.

(2) In only extreme circumstances, the primary federal agency might request DoD

support for security and other law enforcement-related activities. Only the President or the

SecDef may approve such support, when authorized by law. On-scene Security and Protection

activities for which federal departments or agencies might request GPF support could include the

transportation of law enforcement personnel and equipment, area security, and force protection.

k. Operational Communications.

(1) Federal response efforts focus on improving the affected communities’ ability to

communicate and ensuring that responders at all levels have reliable communications equipment.

As the response develops, federal efforts will shift to the reestablishment of communications

infrastructure in the affected areas.

(2) GPF could support federal partners through the transportation of communications

gear. Additionally, GPF with organic communications equipment could augment responders to

facilitate their communications needs. FEMA also may ask DoD to establish communications

facilities for responders and the affected population, and GPF may be able to provide this

support.

l. Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services. Federal efforts may

focus heavily on the delivery of additional health professionals, medical equipment, and medical

supplies to the affected area. GPF may be able to provide basic care, including resuscitation and

first aid, to survivors. Other GPF may support this core capability by transporting response

resources and personnel to the affected area and evacuating ambulatory injured or ill survivors

who do not require medical oversight or management. Federal partners may ask DoD GPF to

support civilian medical facilities with non-medical tasks (e.g., administration, logistics) and

help with the establishment and equipping of medical treatment facilities. GPF also could

communicate public health and medical information to the affected population.

m. Situational Awareness. DoD may be heavily involved in developing situational

awareness and producing situational assessments. GPF could support this core capability by

collecting information on federal priorities (e.g., status of roads, location of survivors, extent of

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SECTION 5: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY

5.1. GENERAL. There are two specific authorizations provided to DoD officials in DoDD

3025.18: immediate response authority and emergency authority. The procedures for the

provisions of emergency authority and their comparison with immediate response authority are

found in Appendix 14A of this volume.

a. DoDD 3025.18 prescribes policy regarding responding to the request of a civil authority

pursuant to immediate response authority, which may be used to save lives, prevent human

suffering, or mitigate great property damage. Immediate response authority does not permit

actions that would subject civilians to the use of military power that is regulatory, prescriptive,

proscriptive, or compulsory.

b. Support provided under immediate response authority should be provided on a cost-

reimbursable basis, where appropriate or legally required, but will not be delayed or denied

based on the inability or unwillingness of the requester to make a commitment to reimburse

DoD.

c. States use different authorities for State immediate response activities using State National

Guard forces. DoDD 3025.18 recognizes the authority of State officials to direct a State

immediate response using National Guard personnel under State command and control

(including personnel in a Title 32 status), in accordance with State law. However, National

Guard personnel will not be placed in or extended in Title 32 status to conduct State immediate

response activities.

d. Immediate response authority may be used whether the incident is a small, local

emergency or a complex catastrophe.

e. DoDD 3025.18 does not specify limitations on the maximum allowable distance from the

installation or facility where DoD immediate response activities may take place. This allows

DoD officials to exercise judgment based on the information and resources at hand.

f. The DoD official directing a response under immediate response authority must

immediately notify the NJOIC, through the chain of command, of the details of the response.

g. An immediate response must end when the necessity giving rise to the response is no

longer present (e.g., when there are sufficient resources available from State, local, and other

federal agencies to respond adequately and that agency or department has initiated response

activities) or when the initiating DoD official or a higher authority directs an end to the response.

5.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 4 lists the key authorities and

references for immediate response authority.

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Table 4. Key Authorities and References for Immediate Response Authority

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement for goods or services from one federal

Economy Act

department or agency to another, including immediate

response activities.

Requires user fee collections to be credited to the general

Section 3302 of Title 31, U.S.C.

fund of the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

Requires reimbursement for user fees and charges for

Section 9701 of Title 31, U.S.C.

government services and things of value.

Establishes DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

DSCA. Provides immediate response authority to federal

DoDD 3025.18

military commanders, DoD Component heads, and

responsible DoD civilian officials.

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

Chapters 1, 3, and 4 of Volume

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. Provides policy and

11A of DoD Financial

procedures for establishing appropriate fees for authorized

Management Regulation

services that DoD organizations supply and can be used for

7000.14-R

immediate response activities.

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Provides additional guidance on the use of immediate

Memorandum, “Utilization of

response authority during a complex catastrophe.

Immediate Response Authority

for Defense Support of Civil

Authorities in Complex

Catastrophes”

Provides guidance and principles for DSCA, including

Joint Publication 3-28

immediate response authority.

Provides direction and guidance for conducting and

DSCA EXORD

reporting immediate response authority activities.

5.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT USING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

AUTHORITY. Some examples of possible DoD support using immediate response authority

include:

a. Rescue, evacuation, and emergency medical treatment of casualties, maintenance or

restoration of emergency medical capabilities, and safeguarding the public health.

b. Emergency restoration of essential public services (including firefighting, water,

communications, transportation, power, and fuel).

c. Emergency clearance of debris, rubble, and explosive ordnance from public facilities and

other areas to permit rescue or movement of people and restoration of essential services.

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d. Monitoring and decontaminating radiological and chemical effects, and controlling

contaminated areas.

e. Management of biological effects and reporting through national warning and hazard

control systems.

f. Roadway movement planning.

g. Collecting, and distributing water, food, essential supplies, and materiel on the basis of

critical priorities.

i. Damage assessment.

j. Interim emergency communications.

k. MCM distribution support.

l. Explosive ordnance disposal.

(1) DoD explosive ordnance disposal personnel may provide immediate response for

explosive ordnance disposal support of civil authorities, when requested, in accordance with

DoDD 3025.18 and DoDI 3025.21, and may provide disposition of military munitions in

accordance with Parts 260-270 of Title 40, CFR.

(2) Domestic explosive ordnance disposal support of civilian law enforcement agencies

is provided in accordance with DoDI 3025.21.

5.4. DOD SUPPORT NOT COVERED BY IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY.

a. Immediate response authority does not authorize DoD officials to provide support without

a request from a civil authority.

b. Some other examples of DoD support that are not covered by immediate response

authority include:

(1) Support provided in accordance with existing memorandums of agreement (MOAs)

or mutual aid agreements (MAAs) (e.g., local firefighting, ambulance response). See Section 4

of Volume 1 of this manual for additional information concerning interagency support

agreements and MAAs.

(2) Support provided in accordance with a FEMA MA.

(3) Support of civilian law enforcement activities.

5.5. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMMEDIATE

RESPONSE AUTHORITY PROCEDURES.

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a. A civil authority must make an oral or written request before a military commander or

responsible DoD civilian official may use immediate response authority. Civil authorities will be

informed that oral requests for assistance in an emergency must be followed by a written request

that includes an offer to reimburse DoD at the earliest available opportunity.

b. Evaluate the request based on the following criteria:

(1) Action is needed to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property

damage.

(2) The time to act does not permit obtaining higher headquarters approval, in

accordance with DoDD 3025.18.

(3) Military actions do not involve the use of lethal force or subject civilians to the use of

military power that is regulatory, prescriptive, proscriptive, or compulsory.

(4) Actions must not subject DoD personnel to undue risk.

(5) Commitment by the requester to reimburse DoD is not a factor. Although immediate

assistance will be given with the understanding that costs will be reimbursed, assistance should

not be delayed or denied when the requestor is unable or unwilling to make a commitment to

reimburse.

(6) Ability, if known, of non-defense entities to respond to the urgency of the request.

(7) Responding should not jeopardize DoD missions.

c. A complex catastrophe may present multiple, simultaneous needs for and significant

challenges to the effective use of immediate response authority.

(1) The multiple, simultaneous needs for response may occur on and off installations,

complicating commanders’ and responsible DoD officials’ capacity to meet their own

requirements while striving to render effective immediate response to local civilian authorities.

(2) Before responding to a civilian authority’s request for assistance, DoD officials

should prioritize resources first to DoD requirements and then to the requirements of civilian

authorities, unless otherwise directed by a higher authority.

(3) DoD officials, before directing personnel and resources to respond outside the

locality of the installation, should consider challenges such as sustainment, transportation,

communications, mission impact, increased cost, and risk.

(4) The period of uncertainty and information deprivation immediately following a

complex catastrophe highlights the importance of prompt and concise notification to all DoD

organizations’ higher headquarters, as conditions permit, to aid in the building and maintenance

of situational awareness across DoD and the United States.

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(5) A request for immediate response in a complex catastrophe may require capabilities

from multiple DoD organizations on an installation and coordination with local counterparts in

nearby communities. In the event of a complex catastrophe, the actual request for immediate

response from the civil authority should be directed to the appropriate DoD official on the

installation, and further disseminated as needed.

d. All support provided in accordance with immediate response authority must be reported

through the chain of command to the NJOIC. Initial reports should be made as soon as practical.

(1) Reports should include:

(a) Civil authority requesting support and the time of the request.

(b) Type of support requested.

(d) Number, by type, of DoD assets and personnel (Active, Reserve, National Guard,

DoD civilian) to be provided or installation support provided.

(e) Whether contractor personnel are supporting, as permitted by applicable contract.

(f) Duration of support (DoD official’s assessment).

(g) Costs associated with force deployments and requester commitment to reimburse

DoD, if applicable.

(2) At a minimum, the NJOIC informs the following:

(a) ASD(HD&GS).

(b) Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.

(d) Geographic CCDR.

(e) National Guard Bureau.

e. End immediate response authority activities as soon as:

(1) The criteria to provide immediate response are no longer met (e.g., saving lives,

protecting property, mitigating suffering under imminently serious conditions);

(2) The necessity giving rise to the response is no longer present (e.g., when there are

sufficient resources available from State, local, and other federal departments and agencies to

respond adequately and that agency or department has initiated response activities); or

(3) The initiating DoD official or a higher authority directs an end to the response.

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f. DoD officials directing immediate response should regularly reassess the necessity for

DoD support and, if immediate response activities have not yet ended, not later than 72 hours

after receiving the request. This does not mean that immediate response is limited to a 72-hour

duration, nor does it mean that immediate response may continue for up to 72 hours if one of the

requirements for ending response activities, listed in Paragraph 5.5.e. of this volume, is present.

g. To enhance preparedness for the use of immediate response authority for a complex

catastrophe, the following guidance should be incorporated into appropriate planning efforts.

(1) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the relevant geographic CCDRs, in

coordination with each other and within their respective authorities and responsibilities, should

direct relevant DoD officials under their supervision, direction, and control to take appropriate

actions to share information on civil support capabilities with civil authorities at the State, local,

tribal, and territorial levels, before need, to facilitate requests for assistance under immediate

response authority when a need arises. This capability information should not list specific units

or assets.

(2) DoD officials with responsibilities for the Installation Emergency Management

program, as outlined in DoDI 6055.17 and DoDI 6200.03, should focus on responding to

emergencies on the installation and supporting their local communities under mutual aid and

assistance. DoD officials associated with these programs can enhance preparedness efforts

through participation in ongoing advance planning for such incidents and by brokering

appropriate introductions in advance of need.

5.6. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. DoD units providing the immediate response use existing funding and resources.

b. DoD units must request reimbursement from the civil authority to whom assistance was

provided, unless reimbursement is not required (e.g., EOD support involving military munitions,

discarded military munitions, and unexploded ordnance that have DoD origins or appear to have

DoD origins).

c. Reimbursements from non-federal civil authorities are made to the U.S. Treasury in

accordance with Sections 3302 and 9701 of Title 31, U.S.C.

d. Reimbursements from federal civil authorities are made to the DoD organization

providing support in accordance with the Economy Act.

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SECTION 6: PSMAS

6.1. GENERAL.

a. FEMA is required, by Section 753 of Title 6, U.S.C., to develop PSMAs, in coordination

with federal departments and agencies with responsibilities under the National Response

Framework, including in the areas of logistics, communications, mass care, health services, and

public safety.

b. PSMAs must include information coordinated between FEMA and the supporting

department or agency before an incident. The intent is to facilitate a faster response and

standardize MAs.

c. PSMA development begins with the identification of a capability gap by the ESF

coordinator and other federal departments and agencies. Defense Agencies will staff the PSMA

within their organizations (e.g., DLA, NGA, or USACE) for approval. The ASD(HD&GS) is the

approving authority for all other DoD PSMAs.

d. PSMAs should include the following:

(1) Assistance Requested. The capability needed and the incident location.

(2) Statement of Work. Includes a description of the support required, including a list of

resources to be deployed. This statement should identify specific tasks but allow the assigned

agency flexibility to accomplish the tasks.

(3) Total Cost Estimate. The estimate must include an explanation of the individual

costs information associated with the request (e.g., personnel, equipment, travel) that contributes

to the total cost estimate.

(4) Supporting Notes. This is used by DoD to provide the supported federal department

or agency with planning guidance, such as estimated timelines for capabilities to be employed.

(5) Estimated Time Available. The time, in hours or days, FEMA expects to receive the

requested resources at the desired location. For example, DoD resources on a “prepare-to-deploy

order” timeline of 24 hours could be expected to arrive at the identified location within 48 or 96

hours. This provides the baseline planning factor for the requested resources, once approved.

6.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 5 lists key authorities and references

for PSMAs.

Table 5. Key Authorities and References for PSMAs

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Section 753 of Title 6, U.S.C.

Establishes requirements for PSMAs.

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Table 5. Key Authorities and References for PSMAs, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Presents the guiding principles that enable all response

partners to prepare for and provide a unified national

response to disasters and emergencies - from the smallest

National Response Framework

incident to the largest catastrophe. The Federal

Government and many State governments use PSMAs to

assist in planning and reduce the time it takes to deploy

response resources.

6.3. PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING OR UPDATING PRE-SCRIPTED MAS.

a. NGA, DLA, and USACE, under existing SecDef and statutory authorities, coordinate and

approve FEMA PSMAs within their respective agencies.

b. The ASD(HD&GS), NGA, DLA, or USACE, at the request of ESF coordinators,

coordinates with the appropriate DoD Component or Defense Agency to develop new PSMAs or

update the existing PSMAs. Figure 2 is a sample PSMA.

c. The ASD(HD&GS) coordinates with Joint Staff/J33 to staff draft PSMAs with all key

stakeholders. This ensures that identified resources have been adequately reviewed and that

reasonable expectations or limiting factors are considered for planning and execution.

d. The ASD(HD&GS) is the final approving authority for all DoD PSMAs except those

related to support by NGA, DLA, and USACE. Following formal PSMA coordination, the

ASD(HD&GS) sends the new or updated PSMAs to FEMA for FEMA internal coordination and

inclusion into FEMA’s master PSMA library.

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SECTION 7: DOD SUPPORT OF WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING

OPERATIONS

7.1. GENERAL.

a. Wildland fire management, suppression, and safety are of national importance to and an

ongoing concern of the American public. Wildland fires occur in areas with development or

with naturally occurring fuels such as grass, brush, or forest. Wildland fire areas that include

(sometimes damaged) structures are called wildland-urban interface areas.

b. State and local governments have the primary responsibility to prevent and control

wildfires within their respective jurisdictions.

c. DOI and USDA are responsible for fire management on federal lands within the United

States.

d. The June 2010 interagency agreement between DoD, USDA, and DOI establishes general

guidelines, terms, and conditions under which the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

requests, and DoD may provide, temporary firefighting support in the form of personnel,

equipment, supplies, or fire protection services.. The Bureau of Land Management acts as the

administrator of this agreement.

e. The USDA and the DOI jointly manage the NIFC. It is staffed by personnel from

multiple federal departments and agencies whose facilities are combined to carry out their

respective department’s wildland fire management responsibilities.

f. NIFC is responsible for providing national coordination and logistics support for the

activities related to the control of forest and range fires within the United States, including fires

on State and private lands and U.S. Territories and Possessions.

g. DoD and the Tennessee Valley Authority have primary responsibility for wild fires that

occur on their respective lands.

h. FEMA may submit requests for assistance to DoD for capabilities and resources in

response to the effects of the wildfires on the civilian population. In these situations, the

procedures for requesting DoD support are the same as those for other natural disasters and

emergencies found in Section 4 of this volume.

7.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 6 lists key authorities and references

for DoD wildland firefighting operations.

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Table 6. Key Authorities and References for Wildland Firefighting Operations

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services. DoD is reimbursed for

wildland firefighting operations support pursuant to this

authority.

Establishes the President’s ability to declare an

“emergency” or “major disaster,” thereby permitting

Stafford Act

mobilization of federal assistance. FEMA reimburses DoD

for wildland firefighting operations pursuant to this

authority.

Provides authority for federal officials to enter into

Mutual Aid and Assistance

reciprocal support agreements with organizations in their

(Section 1856(b) of Title 42,

local communities that provide fire, emergency medical

U.S.C.)

services, and HAZMAT response and decontamination.

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for DSCA,

DoDD 3025.18

including response to wildland fires.

Establishes policy and criteria for the allocation,

DoDI 6055.06

assignment, operation, and administration of the DoD Fire

and Emergency Services Program.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

Provides procedures for DoD reimbursement for support

appropriate of Volume 11A of

(e.g., wildland firefighting operations) provided pursuant to

DoD Financial Management

the Economy Act.

Regulation 7000.14-R

Delegates approval authority to CDRUSNORTHCOM for

the employment of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting

System (MAFFS)-equipped C-130 aircraft, with an NIFC-

DSCA EXORD

approved request for assistance, for wildland firefighting,

DCOs and DCEs, LNOs, EPLOs, rotary-wing aircraft, and

other support.

June 2010 Interagency

Details provision of temporary support during wildland

Agreement Between DoD,

firefighting operations.

USDA, and DOI

Establishes a framework for partnership and cooperation in

MOU Among the NGA, USDA,

the application of geospatial data to the mapping and

and DOI

management of wildland fires.

7.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT. The following are examples of the types

of support that DoD may provide in response to requests for assistance related to wildland fires:

a. Defense Liaisons.

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(1) DCO and DCE. The DCO assigned to FEMA Region 10 coordinates DoD wildland

firefighting support (the DCO assigned to FEMA Region 8 provides primary back-up, if needed).

The DCE provides staff support and coordination. .

(2) DoD Liaison to NIFC Headquarters. The FEMA Region 10 DCE provides an EPLO

on a seasonal basis to NIFC Headquarters in Boise, Idaho, to assist in the coordination of DoD

support with the National Incident Coordination Center (NICC), the interagency group

responsible for managing federal firefighting resources nationwide.

(3) EPLOs. Service EPLOs assist with the coordination of DoD support at the State and

FEMA regional levels. EPLOs also assist in coordinating with DoD installations on their role in

preparedness and response. When directed, EPLOs are under the tactical control of the DCO.

(4) DoD Liaison at FEMA NRCC. The DoD Liaison at the FEMA NRCC will help

coordinate DoD support of the FEMA response to the effects of wildland fires, as needed.

EPLOs assigned to the National Capital Region also may support the NRCC.

b. C-130 Aircraft Equipped with MAFFS.

(1) DoD can provide MAFFS-capable C-130 aircraft, MAFFS-certified aircrews, and

appropriate support personnel to conduct aerial dispersal of fire retardant on a reimbursable basis

when requests for this type of assistance comply with the requirements of the June 2010

interagency agreement between DoD, USDA, and DOI, and DoD is able to provide the support.

(2) NIFC requires MAFFS-equipped aircraft to be at a designated location not later than

48 hours after a request for assistance.

(3) The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) owns each MAFFS and is supported by designated

airlift wings (AWs). There are currently four AWs that provide MAFFS-equipped C-130s and

certified crews:

(a)

145^th AW (North Carolina Air National Guard (ANG)) (Charlotte).

(b)

146^th AW (California ANG) (Channel Islands).

(c)

153^rd AW (Wyoming ANG) (Cheyenne).

(d)

302^nd AW (U.S. Air Force Reserve) (Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado).

(4) The USFS has established agreements with each State (for each ANG AW) and the

U.S. Air Force (for the U.S. Air Force Reserve AW) that govern MAFFS support.

(5) NIFC trains and certifies all MAFFS crews annually.

c. Firefighting Personnel.

(1) NIFC may request military personnel for use as ground firefighting personnel to

supplement the national wildland firefighting workforce.

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(2) The requirement for ground support may be tailored, if the mission dictates, to 10

crews of 20 personnel each (200 personnel total), plus an overhead of 60 personnel for

appropriate DoD wildland firefighting command and control, for a total of 260 personnel. Each

Military Service component may be required to provide its own medical evacuation capability, or

it will be contracted by NIFC. Ground support crews may engage in: building fire breaks;

securing fire perimeters; containing fires; protecting structures; patrolling and extinguishing hot

spots; removing hose and fire equipment for rehabilitation; and mitigating erosion.

(3) SecDef must approve all NIFC requests for military personnel conducting ground

firefighting.

(4) All military personnel requested by NIFC as ground firefighting crews will undergo a

pre-deployment training program to become certified by NIFC as trained wildland firefighting

personnel.

(5) NIFC will provide all logistics and other support once a military unit arrives at the

fire base camp, including specialized firefighting equipment. Weapons are not authorized for

firefighting duties.

d. Rotary-Wing Aircraft.

(1) NIFC may request rotary-wing aircraft with water buckets to support aerial

suppression operations.

(2) DoD rotary-wing aircrews may require pre-deployment certification before

supporting firefighting operations. Some Active Component units engage in pre-season training

with federal, State, or local authorities due to the threat of wildland fires near their military

installations. In some States, National Guard units habitually engage in pre-season training with

federal, State, or local authorities.

(3) NIFC will provide specialized communications at a home station before aircraft

deployment.

(4) The DSCA EXORD authorizes the supported CCDR to approve validated NIFC

requests for up to four medium/heavy lift helicopters and up to 14 light/medium lift helicopters

with or without water buckets.

7.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. The FEMA Region 10 DCO or the DoD Liaison at NIFC headquarters will coordinate

with the NICC on appropriate language (i.e., requested requirement, dates required, location,

points-of-contact, and reimbursement information) and will validate the request in accordance

with DoDD 3025.18.

b. Only the NIFC Director, NIFC Deputy Director, or the NICC Director may sign a request

for DoD assistance.

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c. NIFC will submit all requests for assistance for DoD support of wildland firefighting

operations to the supported CCDR.

d. If a CCDR does not have the authority to approve the MA, the CCDR forwards the MA to

Joint Staff/J33 for staffing and SecDef decision.

7.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. All DoD support provided to NIFC is fully reimbursable pursuant to the Economy Act.

b. Detailed procedures for reimbursement are included in the June 2010 interagency

agreement between DoD, USDA, and DOI.

7.6. COORDINATION.

a. The FEMA Region 10 DCO and the DoD LNO will coordinate with NIFC to conduct two

annual meetings between DoD and NIFC personnel:

(1) A pre-fire season coordination meeting not later than May 1 to coordinate support

before the upcoming fire season and to review issues from the previous fire season.

(2) A post-fire season coordination meeting not later than December 15 to identify issues

from the fire season and identify offices of primary responsibility to resolve those issues before

the pre-season conference.

b. Periodic teleconference calls and video teleconferences also can be used to address

specific issues, as required.

7.7. POINTS OF CONTACT.

a. NIFC: NICC Manager, NIFC, Boise, Idaho; 208-387-5400.

b. DoD: Director, DSCA, Washington, DC; 571-256-3984, email: osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil.

c. DoD, DCO/DCE Region 10, Ops-Plans Support to Wildland Firefighting, Bothell,

Washington, (210) 295-5294 or (210) 247-8922.

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SECTION 8: OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

8.1. GENERAL.

a. DHS/USCG is designated as the lead federal agency for responding to, or directing the

response to the release, or threatened release, of any hazardous substance, including oil, into the

coastal zone. The EPA is the lead federal agency for the inland zone. The USCG designation is

in accordance with:

(1) Sections 1251-1376 of Title 33, U.S.C., also known and referred to in this volume as

“The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act).”

(2) Section 9601, et. seq. of Title 42, U.S.C., also known and referred to in this volume

as “The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act” and

implemented in Part 300 of Title 40, CFR, also known and referred to in this volume as the

“National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP).”

b. Per Section 300.120 of the NCP, DoD is the designated on-scene coordinator (OSC) for

all hazardous substance releases that originate from any facility or vessel under the jurisdiction,

custody, or control of DoD.

c. Oil discharges and hazardous substance releases are reported to the National Response

Center (NRC) located in Washington, D.C. The NRC disseminates the report to federal, State,

and local agencies that may have jurisdiction and authorities to respond. The pre-designated

OSC will review all reports received from the NRC to determine the need for federal

involvement. State and local governments and the responsible party may address an oil

discharge or hazardous substance release without federal assistance if the OSC determines that

federal assistance is not required. In this case, the federal role is strictly a monitoring function

with no active response or federal coordination.

d. The OSC will direct response efforts and coordinate all other efforts at the scene of a

discharge or release in accordance with the NCP if the OSC determines that federal involvement

is required.

e. The National Response Team (NRT) and Regional Response Team (RRT) are available to

support the OSC, upon request. Additionally, special teams listed in the NCP are available to

assist OSCs.

(1) NRT. The EPA and USCG co-chair the NRT. Representatives from other federal

departments and agencies with interest and expertise in various aspects of emergency response

and pollution incidents comprise its membership.

(2) RRT. The EPA and USCG co-chair the RRT. RRT agency membership parallels

that of the NRT and also includes State representatives.

f. The NCP further designates the National Response System (NRS) as the mechanism for

coordinating response actions by all levels of government in support of the OSC. The NRS is

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composed of the NRT, RRT, OSCs, area committees, and special teams and is also an

operational supplement to the National Response Framework.

8.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 7 lists key authorities and references

for oil and hazardous substances.

Table 7. Key Authorities and References for Oil and Hazardous Substances

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to provide necessary

Sections 7361-7364 of Title 10,

salvage facilities and facilities and equipment to prevent,

U.S.C.

abate, or minimize damage to the environment, including oil

spill response capability.

Establishes broad federal authority to respond to releases or

threats of releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or

Clean Water Act

contaminants that may present an imminent and substantial

danger to public health or welfare.

Describes payment or reimbursement from the Pollution

Part 153.407 of Title 33, CFR

Fund when authorized by EPA or USCG.

The Comprehensive

Authorizes short-term removals where actions may be taken

Environmental Response,

to address hazardous substance releases or threatened

Compensation, and Liability

releases requiring prompt response.

Act

Describes response actions taken pursuant to the

NCP

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,

and Liability Act and Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.

Requires companies to have a plan to prevent spills that

Public Law 101-380

may occur and to have detailed containment and cleanup

plans for oil discharges.

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services. DoD may use the provisions

of the Economy Act to provide support in response to an oil

or hazardous substance spill.

Establishes the President’s ability to declare an emergency

or major disaster, thereby permitting mobilization of federal

Stafford Act

assistance. FEMA reimburses DoD for oil and hazardous

substances incidents pursuant to this authority.

Establishes the Secretary of Homeland Security as the

Homeland Security Presidential

principal federal official for domestic incident management,

Directive-5

including for major disasters and other emergencies.

Provides policies and procedures for interagency support

agreements. DoD may enter into agreements with other

DoDI 4000.19

federal departments and agencies to respond to oil and

hazardous substances spills.

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Table 7. Key Authorities and References for Oil and Hazardous Substances, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Allows the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,

Technology, and Logistics to exercise all authorities

delegated to SecDef in Executive Order 12777 relating to

DoDD 5134.01

responsibilities of federal trustees for natural resources

pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act and Public

Law 101-380.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4 of Volume

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

11A of DoD Financial

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. DoD may provide

Management Regulation

support to other federal partners for oil and hazardous

7000.14-R

substance spill response pursuant to the Economy Act.

MOA Between the U.S. Navy

Provides conditions and procedures for the USCG to request

and the USCG Regarding

the U.S. Navy provide oil spill clean-up and salvage

Interservice Cooperation in Oil

equipment and services. It also includes reimbursement

Spill Response and Salvage

procedures and policies.

Operations

Inter-Service Support

Provides guidelines to expedite USACE requests for wreck

Agreement Between the

and marine debris removal and salvage operations support

USACE and the U.S. Navy for

by the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.

Providing Support with

Wreck/Marine Debris Removal

and Salvage Operations

Provides structures for implementing nationwide response

policy and operational coordination for all types of domestic

National Response Framework

incidents. ESF #10, Oil and Hazardous Materials Response,

is led by the EPA as the coordinator.

FEMA Response and Recovery

Clarifies activities FEMA (ESF #10) will or may fund

Directorate Policy Number

following a Stafford Act declaration related to hazardous

9523.8

material.

DHS/USCG NPFC Publication

Provides information on how the federal response to oil

16465.2

spills is funded in accordance with Public Law 101-380.

Provides technical operating procedures for resource

documentation for agency reimbursement after receipt of a

Pollution Removal Funding Authorization (PRFA). In

Chapter 8 of DHS/USCG NPFC

accordance with the terms of a PRFA, a FOSC may agree to

Instruction 16451.2

reimburse another government agency for costs incurred in

providing any agreed upon removal services and assistance

to the FOSC.

8.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT. DoD provides expertise and support

mainly through the USACE and the U.S. Navy.

a. USACE support capabilities in oil spill cleanup activities include:

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(1) Recovery of oil.

(2) Contracting.

(3) Construction management.

(4) Real estate support services.

(5) Engineering.

(6) Environmental review and monitoring.

(7) Regulatory permitting.

(8) Research and development.

(9) General support of recovery efforts.

(10) Power generation.

b. The Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage can provide an extensive array of specialized

equipment and personnel.

(1) Ship salvage.

(2) Shipboard damage control.

(3) Diving.

(4) Skimmers.

(5) Booms.

c. For Presidentially-declared disasters, FEMA may request DoD support in the following

areas:

(1) Detection.

(2) Identification.

(3) Containment.

(4) Cleanup or disposal of HAZMAT.

(5) Household hazardous waste collection.

(6) Permitting and monitoring debris removal.

(7) Water and air quality monitoring and protection.

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(8) Protection of natural resources.

(9) Critical infrastructure protection.

8.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. Requests for assistance from the USACE generally should be made to the USACE

Operations Center, particularly for significant responses. For routine, smaller spills, the USACE

Omaha District-Rapid Response office may provide technical support (phone: (402) 293-2500,

email: cenwo-eoc@usace.army.mil).

b. The OSC may directly request Navy support in accordance with the MOA between the

Navy and the USCG. The Supervisor of Salvage, under the authority, direction, and control of

the Secretary of the Navy, may provide resources in response to oil discharges and also has an

interagency agreement with the USACE to provide response support.

c. The OSC directs requests for federal assistance to the designated FCO following a

presidential major disaster or emergency declaration regarding a major discharge or an oil

discharge or hazardous substance release. Such requests occur simultaneously or in conjunction

with a declared disaster. Upon determination of a need for DoD assistance, a DCO will be

appointed to handle requests.

8.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Fiscal Responsibility. The primary responsibility for reporting and removing oil and

hazardous substances rests with the responsible party. A federal response is activated only when

the OSC deems it necessary.

b. OSC Funding Streams. There are two main funding streams available to OSCs, if a

responsible party is unknown, unable, or unwilling to fund the response.

(1) Public Law 101-380 created the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) for oil

discharges, as defined in the Clean Water Act. The OSC may access the USCG-administered

National Pollution Funds Center to pay for actions to remove a discharge or threat of oil

affecting navigable waters.

(2) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Trust

Fund (Superfund) is for hazardous substance releases, as defined in the Comprehensive

Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The EPA administers the

Superfund, and the OSCs may access it for removal of hazardous releases.

c. MOA Between the U.S. Navy and the USCG. Procedures for reimbursement for DoD

assistance depend on the location and circumstances surrounding a particular discharge. Billing

will be computed and submitted in accordance with the June 2015 MOA between the U.S. Navy

and the USCG.

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SECTION 9: NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT SUPPORT

9.1. GENERAL.

a. The department or agency that leads the response to the nuclear and radiological incident

is dependent on factors such as which department or agency owns or operates the facility or

material and where it is released. In the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex to the National

Response Framework, the following federal departments and agencies have coordination

responsibilities:

(1) DoD or DOE, as appropriate, for incidents involving nuclear and radiological

materials or facilities owned or operated by DoD or DOE.

(2) DoD or DOE, as appropriate, for incidents involving a nuclear weapon, special

nuclear material, or classified components under DoD or DOE custody.

(3) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for nuclear material

under NASA custody.

(4) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for incidents involving materials or facilities

licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement States.

(5) DHS, generally through Customs and Border Protection, for incidents involving the

inadvertent import of radioactive materials as well as any other incidents where radioactive

material is detected at borders.

(6) EPA or DHS/USCG, as appropriate, for environmental response and cleanup for

incidents not covered in Paragraphs 9.1.b.(1) through 9.1.b.(5) of this volume.

(7) DHS for all deliberate attacks involving nuclear and radiological facilities or

materials, including radiological dispersal devices (RDDs) and improvised nuclear devices

(INDs).

b. The CBRN Response Enterprise also may be used to respond to nuclear and radiological

incidents. See Appendix 9B of Volume 1 of this manual for information on the CBRN Response

Enterprise.

9.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 8 lists key authorities and references

for nuclear and radiological incident support.

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Table 8. Key Authorities and References for Nuclear and Radiological Incident Support

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services, including DoD response to

nuclear and radiological incidents.

SecDef, upon request of the Attorney General, may provide

Section 382 of Title 10, U.S.C.

assistance in support of the DOJ activities during an

emergency situation involving a WMD.

Establishes the authority to order a unit or Service member

(in the Selected Reserve or Individual Ready Reserve) to

active duty to provide assistance in responding to an

Section 12304 of Title 10,

emergency involving a use or threatened use of a WMD or a

U.S.C.

terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United

States that results, or could result, in significant loss of life

or property.

Provides that the Attorney General may request assistance

from SecDef in the enforcement of prohibited transactions

Section 831 of Title 18, U.S.C.

involving nuclear material if an emergency situation exists

and the provision of such assistance will not adversely

affect military preparedness.

Provides that the ASD(HD&GS) is responsible for

coordinating DoD assistance to federal, State, and local

Section 2313 of Title 50, U.S.C.

officials in responding to threats involving nuclear,

radiological, biological, and chemical weapons or high-

yield explosives or related materials or technologies.

Directs SecDef to develop and maintain at least one

domestic terrorism rapid response team capable of aiding

federal, State, and local officials in the detection,

Section 2314 of Title 50, U.S.C.

neutralization, containment dismantlement, and disposal of

WMDs containing chemical, biological, radiological,

nuclear, and high-yield explosives.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to manage all emergency

Executive Order 12656

planning and response activities pertaining to DOE nuclear

facilities.

Provides direction in the event of a deliberate attack. DHS

Homeland Security Presidential

assumes its domestic incident management responsibilities,

Directive-5

and DOJ assumes law enforcement coordination activities.

National Security Presidential

Provides Presidential directive for U.S. nuclear weapons

Directive-28

command and control, safety, and security.

National Security Presidential

Defines roles and responsibilities and implements policy to

Directive-43/ Homeland

enhance national nuclear and radiological detection

Security Presidential Directive-

capabilities to protect the homeland against nuclear attack.

Provides the Federal Government’s approach to countering

Presidential Policy Directive-17

improvised explosive devices.

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Table 8. Key Authorities and References for Nuclear and Radiological Incident Support,

Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes policies and assigns responsibilities for DoD

DoDD S-2060.04

Support of the National Technical Nuclear Forensics

Program.

Assigns responsibility to the ASD(HD&GS) to coordinate

DoD assistance to federal, State, and local officials in

responding to threats involving chemical, biological,

DoDD 5111.13

radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE)

weapons or related materials or technologies, including

assistance in their identification, neutralization,

dismantlement, and disposition.

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the DoD

consequence management response to U.S. nuclear weapon

DoDD 3150.08

incidents and other nuclear or radiological incidents

involving materials in DoD custody.

Assigns responsibility to the Assistant Secretary of Defense

for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs to

DoDD 5134.08

coordinate homeland defense and consequence management

activities with the ASD(HD&GS).

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the DoD

DoDI 3150.10

response to U.S. nuclear weapon incidents.

Provides a concept of operations as well as functional

DoD Manual 3150.08

information necessary to execute a comprehensive and

unified response to a nuclear weapon accident.

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

Chapters 1, 3, and 4 of Volume

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. Provides policy and

11A of DoD Financial

procedures for establishing appropriate fees for authorized

Management Regulation

services that DoD organizations supply, including response

7000.14-R

to nuclear and radiological incidents.

Describes the Joint Nuclear Accident and Incident Response

Team. It provides guidance and establishes DoD

responsibilities for ensuring a joint 24-hour-a-day capability

CJCS Instruction 3431.01

to meet the initial DoD time-sensitive management

requirements for an accident or incident involving U.S.

nuclear weapons in DoD or DOE custody, or a military

reactor, occurring anywhere in the world.

Provides joint doctrine for the military response to mitigate

Joint Publication 3-41

the effects of a CBRN event or incident.

Delegates limited approval authority to

CDRUSNORTHCOM and CDRUSPACOM for routine and

historical requests for assistance to provide a rapid and

DSCA EXORD

flexible DoD response to other federal departments and

agencies for potential or actual disasters or emergencies,

including nuclear and radiological incidents, within the

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United States and its territories, possessions, and

protectorates.

Directs DoD to maintain and be prepared to provide a

domestic CBRN response capability. Delegates limited

Domestic CBRN Response

approval authority to CDRUSNORTHCOM and

EXORD

CDRUSPACOM to provide a rapid and flexible federal

response for domestic CBRN emergencies and disasters.

Identifies capabilities needed to respond to and recover

DHS Strategy for Improving the

from an IND incident within the National Response

National Response and

Framework and its annexes. It sets the goals and objectives

Recovery from an Improvised

from which a DHS-led national plan may be developed to

Nuclear Device Attack

address vulnerabilities and gives strategic direction in

meeting the IND response and recovery mission.

Provides emergency planners with nuclear detonation-

Planning Guidance for

specific response recommendations to maximize the

Response to a Nuclear

preservation of life in the event of an urban nuclear

Detonation

detonation.

Provides guidelines to federal departments and agencies on

May 2011 Interagency

the conduct of domestic radiological or nuclear search

Domestic Radiological/Nuclear

operations in the event of a credible radiological or nuclear

Search Plan

threat.

Improvised Nuclear Device

Provides resources for emergency responders and federal,

Response and Recovery

State, and local officials who are communicating with the

Communicating in the

public and the media during the immediate aftermath of a

Immediate Aftermath, June

nuclear detonation in the United States.

2013

Provides communications guidance for domestic nuclear

Communicating During and

power plant incidents. It also provides backg0round

After a Nuclear Power Plant

information explaining roles and responsibilities across all

Incident, June 2013

levels of government during a nuclear power plant incident.

Presents the guiding principles that enable all response

partners to prepare for and provide a unified national

National Response Framework

response to disasters and emergencies - including nuclear

and radiological incidents.

Describes the policies, situations, concepts of operations,

Nuclear/Radiological Incident

and responsibilities of the federal departments and agencies

Annex to the National Response

governing the immediate response and short-term recovery

Framework

activities for incidents involving release of radioactive

materials in order to address the consequences of the event.

9.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Medical, dosimetry testing support, medical advisory teams, and laboratory diagnostics.

b. Logistics.

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c. Public affairs.

d. Communications.

e. Command and control.

f. Technical SAR.

g. Explosive ordnance disposal.

h. Aviation evacuation.

i. Advisory teams.

j. Modeling support.

k. Decontamination of ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals.

l. Ground and air debris sampling and measurements.

m. Laboratory analysis and evaluation of debris.

9.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. Requests for assistance will be in writing and include a commitment to reimburse DoD

pursuant to the Economy Act, if applicable. The requests should be addressed to SecDef, the

Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the DoD Executive Secretary, 1000 Defense, Pentagon,

Washington, D.C., 20301-1000.

b. For Presidential emergency declarations pursuant to the Stafford Act, follow the

procedures in Section 4 of this volume.

9.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Stafford Act. FEMA provides DoD reimbursement pursuant to the provision of the

Stafford Act for Presidentially-declared disasters and emergencies.

b. Economy Act. Reimbursement for support provided that is not pursuant to the provision

of the Stafford Act usually will be provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

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SECTION 10: ANIMAL AND PLANT DISEASE RESPONSE

10.1. GENERAL.

a. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the agency within USDA

responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. Chapter 104 of Title

7, U.S.C., also known and referred in this volume as the “Plant Protection Act,” and Chapter 109

of Title 7, U.S.C., also known and referred to in this volume as the “Animal Health Protection

Act,” consolidated and modernized previous animal and plant health statutes and gave

USDA/APHIS additional authorities to respond to pest and disease threats.

b. Pursuant to the DoD-USDA MOA “Concerning Response to Animal Diseases and Other

All-Hazards Incidents,” USDA/APHIS may request a range of DoD support in accordance with

the Economy Act.

c. The National Response Framework, ESF #11, also describes animal and plant disease

response. The Secretary of Homeland Security may activate ESF #11 for incidents requiring a

coordinated federal response and the availability of support for one or more of these roles and

functions. USDA is the ESF #11 coordinator and may request DoD assistance pursuant to the

authority of the Stafford Act.

10.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 9 lists key authorities and

references for animal and plant disease response.

Table 9. Key Authorities and References for Animal and Plant Disease Response

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority to make

a declaration of extraordinary emergency due to the

Plant Protection Act

presence of a plant or noxious weed that threatens plants or

plant products in the United States.

Establishes the Secretary of Agriculture’s responsibility for

Animal Health Protection Act

animal health protection.

Establishes the President’s ability to declare the plant or

Stafford Act

animal disease response an emergency or major disaster.

FEMA reimburses DoD pursuant to this authority.

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services, including DoD support in

response to animal and plant diseases.

Establishes national policy to defend the agriculture and

Homeland Security Presidential

food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and

Directive-9

other emergencies.

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for DSCA,

DoDD 3025.18

including support of USDA and FEMA.

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Table 9. Key Authorities and References for Animal and Plant Disease Response,

Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes DoD policy to provide veterinary services for

the prevention and control of animal diseases and conditions

DoDD 6400.04E

that present a public health threat to the military

community. Designates the Secretary of the Army as DoD

Executive Agent for the DoD Veterinary Services Program.

Assigns responsibilities for animal disease response in

DoDI 6200.03

relation to public health emergencies.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

appropriate, of Volume 11A of

provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

DoD Financial Management

Regulation 7000.14-R

Provides structures for implementing nationwide response

policy and operational coordination for domestic incidents.

One of the functions of ESF #11 includes implementing

integrated federal and State, local, tribal, and territorial

National Response Framework

(SLTT) responses to an outbreak of a highly contagious or

economically devastating animal and zoonotic disease, or an

outbreak of a harmful or economically significant plant pest

or disease.

DoD-USDA MOA “Concerning

Strengthens collaboration and promotes effective

Response to Animal Diseases

interagency preparedness and response to animal diseases

and Other All-Hazards

and other all-hazards incidents that may constitute a

Incidents”

potential or an actual emergency situation.

10.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Incident support bases.

b. Technically qualified personnel to assist the USDA with foreign animal disease diagnosis,

epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, entomology, pathology, and public health.

c. Epidemiology, surveillance, and tracing.

d. Laboratory diagnostic capabilities.

e. Training.

f. Transportation and installation support.

g. Public affairs and communications support.

h. Animal debris removal and disposal.

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i. Animal depopulation and disposal.

j. Decontamination.

k. Field operations.

l. DoD Veterinary LNOs and DoD veterinary support officers.

10.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. The DoD-USDA MOA, “Concerning Response to Animal Diseases and Other All-

Hazards Incidents,” describes the procedures for requesting DoD support. Templates for request

for assistance memoranda are attachments in the MOA.

b. For Presidentially-declared disasters and emergencies, FEMA may request DoD

assistance through the FEMA MA process, as described in Section 4 of this volume, for DSCA

incident response.

10.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Stafford Act. FEMA provides DoD reimbursement pursuant to the provision of the

Stafford Act for Presidentially-declared disasters and emergencies.

b. Economy Act. Reimbursement for support provided that is not under the provision of the

Stafford Act usually will be provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

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SECTION 11: MCM DISTRIBUTION

11.1. GENERAL.

a. In the event of a biological incident and if there are MCM available, State and local

authorities may require support from the Federal Government to distribute MCM to the

American people. Depending on the pathogen of concern, MCM must be dispensed to affected

populations within 48 hours to prevent large-scale casualties.

b. Executive Order 13527 requires the Federal Government to develop the capacity to

anticipate and immediately supplement the capabilities of affected jurisdictions to distribute

MCM rapidly following a biological attack (e.g., a deliberate release of anthrax) or natural

disease outbreak. The Federal Interagency Concept of Operations - Rapid Medical

Countermeasures Dispensing focuses on the rapid and coordinated deployment of federal

personnel and resources to supplement State and local governments’ capability to dispense MCM

to affected communities.

c. Installation commanders in the vicinity of the incident may provide support to State or

local authorities through immediate response authority (see Section 5 of this volume) or through

MAAs (see Section 4 of Volume 1 of this manual).

d. As described in the National Response Framework, the Secretary of Health and Human

Services leads all federal public health and medical responses to public health emergencies and

incidents. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may declare a Public Health Emergency

if the situation is warranted. The President may also issue an emergency or disaster declaration.

e. In most likely scenarios, DoD will provide support to FEMA following both a Stafford

Act declaration and a declaration of a public health emergency. ESF #8 - Public Health and

Medical Services, led by HHS, will coordinate the federal response. Federal actions will focus

on life-saving operations and decreasing morbidity. In addition to MCM distribution and

dispensing, FEMA may request DoD to provide extensive diagnostic sample testing;

identification of current and projected contamination zones; modeling support; MCM efficacy

testing; public affairs and public health messaging; or provision of life-support items such as

food, fuel, and logistics.

11.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 10 lists key authorities and

references for MCM distribution.

Table 10. Key Authorities and References for MCM Distribution

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the authority for SecDef to assist the Attorney

Section 382 of Title 10, U.S.C.

General in enforcing prohibitions regarding WMDs,

including biological or chemical WMDs.

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Table 10. Key Authorities and References for MCM Distribution, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the President’s ability to declare an emergency

or major disaster, including when related to biological

Stafford Act

incidents. FEMA reimburses DoD pursuant to this

authority.

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services. DoD may provide MCM

distribution or other response to biological incidents

pursuant to the Economy Act.

Gives authority to the Secretary of Health and Human

Services to determine that: a disease or disorder presents a

Section 319 of Chapter 6A of

public health emergency; or that a public health emergency,

Title 42, U.S.C.

including significant outbreaks of infectious disease or

bioterrorist attacks, otherwise exists.

Directs the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Health

and Human Services, in coordination with SecDef, to

develop a concept of operations and establish requirements

Executive Order 13527

for a federal rapid response to dispense medical

countermeasures to an affected population following a

large-scale biological attack.

Establishes the essential pillars of the national biodefense

programs: Threat Awareness, Prevention and Protection,

Surveillance and Detection, and Response and Recovery.

The Secretary of Homeland Security is the principal federal

Homeland Security Presidential

official for domestic incident management and is

Directive-10

responsible for coordinating domestic federal operations to

prepare for, respond to, and recover from biological

weapons attacks. The Secretary of Homeland Security

coordinates, as appropriate, with the heads of other federal

departments and agencies to accomplish this mission.

Provides Presidential direction for MCM against WMDs.

SecDef retains exclusive responsibility for research,

development, acquisition, and deployment of MCM to

Homeland Security Presidential

prevent or mitigate the health effects of WMD threats and

Directive-18

naturally occurring threats to the Armed Forces, and will

continue to direct strategic planning for and oversight of

programs to support MCM development and acquisition for

Armed Forces personnel.

Establishes a National Strategy for Public Health and

Medical Preparedness, including policy on federal support

Homeland Security Presidential

to State and local governments for rapid distribution of

Directive-21

MCM (vaccines, drugs, and therapeutics). Such support to

a large population requires significant resources within

individual communities.

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Table 10. Key Authorities and References for MCM Distribution, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides structures for implementing nationwide response

Biological Incident Annex to

policy and operational coordination for all types of domestic

the National Response

incidents. HHS leads ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical

Framework

Services.

Ensures that officials responsible for installations

implement and annually review support agreements with

State, local, and tribal governments, at a minimum, to

DoDI 3020.52

ensure that CBRNE emergency response capabilities are

integrated into installation CBRNE prevention, protection,

mitigation, response, and recovery plans.

Establishes policies and procedures for DoD assistance to

DoDI 3025.21

civilian law enforcement agencies that could include

support of MCM distribution.

Establishes policies and guidance for health care eligibility

DoDI 6025.23

of non-military beneficiaries under the Secretarial Designee

Program.

Establishes policy and guidance for the Installation

Emergency Management Program. DoD installations

DoDI 6055.17

develop a mass prophylaxis plan for ensuring the

distribution of MCM during a public health emergency.

Establishes policy and guidance for public health

emergency management in DoD. Military commanders

negotiate agreements with Strategic National Stockpile

DoDI 6200.03

coordinators to serve as receipt, staging, and storage sites

and closed points of dispensing and plan bridging strategies

for MCM and other medical materiel to cover DoD

populations.

Establishes policies, responsibilities, and instructions for the

DoDI 6440.03

Defense Laboratory Network. DoD laboratories or

activities provide DSCA on a fully reimbursable basis.

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

Chapters 1, 3, and 4 of Volume

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. Provides policy and

11A of DoD Financial

procedures for establishing appropriate fees for authorized

Management Regulation

services that DoD organizations supply. Other federal

7000.14-R

departments and agencies may request DoD support of

MCM distribution pursuant to the Economy Act.

Clarifies the use of the Secretarial Designee Program.

Assistant Secretary of Defense

During an actual or potential public health emergency, DoD

for Health Affairs (ASD(HA))

laboratories participating in the laboratory response network

Memorandum, “Clarification

(LRN) are authorized to accept and test non-military

Regarding the Use of

healthcare system (non-MHS) beneficiary samples. DoD

Secretarial Designee Program

laboratory testing of non-MHS samples could continue until

Authority to Provide Support to

DoD laboratories incur an increase in the incremental costs

the LRN”

of their operations, at which time the DoD laboratory

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Table 10. Key Authorities and References for MCM Distribution, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

support would transition to DSCA and be conducted on a

cost-reimbursable basis, in accordance with DoDD 3025.18.

Provides joint doctrine for the military response to mitigate

Joint Publication 3-41

the effects of a CBRN event or incident.

Directs DoD to maintain and be prepared to provide a

domestic CBRN response capability. Delegates limited

Domestic CBRN Response

approval authority to CDRUSNORTHCOM and

EXORD

CDRUSPACOM to provide a rapid and flexible federal

response for domestic CBRN emergencies and disasters.

11.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Personnel and vehicles to support MCM-dispensing operations.

b. CBRN response capabilities.

c. Incident support bases.

d. Transportation.

e. Communications.

f. Public affairs.

11.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. Requests for assistance following a Presidential emergency or disaster declaration are

through FEMA MAs. See Section 4 of this volume for procedures for requests for assistance.

b. Federal departments and agencies may also request assistance in accordance with the

Economy Act by sending a written request addressed to the SecDef, the Deputy Secretary of

Defense, or the DoD Executive Secretary, 1000 Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., 20301-

1000.

11.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Stafford Act. FEMA provides DoD reimbursement pursuant to the provision of the

Stafford Act for Presidentially-declared disasters and emergencies.

b. Economy Act. Reimbursement for support provided that is not pursuant to the provisions

of the Stafford Act usually will be provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

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SECTION 12: PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE

12.1. GENERAL.

a. A pandemic, or worldwide outbreak of a new or reemerging infectious disease such as

influenza, could overwhelm U.S. health and medical capabilities, potentially resulting in millions

of deaths and hospitalizations, large-scale instability, and hundreds of billions of dollars in direct

and indirect costs.

b. The next pandemic is likely to come in waves, each lasting months, and may affect the

entire world. Although a pandemic will not damage physical infrastructure, its effects will

reduce or disable personnel responsible for maintaining and operating critical infrastructure.

c. The President issued the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza to guide the

preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic with the intent of:

(1) Stopping, slowing, or otherwise limiting the spread of a pandemic to the United

States.

(2) Limiting the domestic spread of a pandemic, and mitigating disease, suffering, and

death.

(3) Sustaining infrastructure and mitigating impact on the economy and the functioning

of society.

d. In accordance with the National Implementation Plan for Pandemic Influenza,

departments and agencies focus on four areas:

(1) Protection of the health and safety of personnel and resources.

(2) Determination of essential functions and services and the maintenance of each in a

pandemic influenza outbreak.

(3) Support of federal and SLTT governments.

(4) Effective communications.

e. The DoD Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan sets DoD guidance and addresses key

policy issues for pandemic influenza planning. This guidance enables the CCDRs, Military

Departments, and DoD agencies to prepare for, detect, respond to, and contain the effects of a

pandemic on military forces, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, dependents, and beneficiaries; and

to prepare to support U.S. civilian departments and agencies and foreign partners.

12.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 11 lists key authorities and

references for pandemic influenza and infectious disease.

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Table 11. Key Authorities and References for Pandemic Influenza and Infectious Disease

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the President’s ability to declare an emergency

or major disaster for pandemic influenza or infectious

Stafford Act

disease incidents. FEMA reimburses DoD pursuant to this

authority.

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

another for goods or services. Other federal departments

Economy Act

and agencies may request DoD support in response to

pandemic influenza and infectious disease pursuant to the

Economy Act.

Authorizes the Surgeon General, with the approval of the

Secretary of HHS, to make and enforce regulations he

judges are necessary to prevent the introduction,

Section 264 of Title 42 U.S.C.

transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from

foreign countries into the States or possessions, or from one

State or possession into any other State or possession.

Provides key legal authorities to sustain and strengthen U.S.

preparedness for public health emergencies involving

Public Law 113-5

CBRN agents, as well as emerging infectious disease

threats.

Provides a revised list of quarantinable communicable

Executive Order 13295

diseases.

Directs implementation of the National Strategy for

Presidential Policy Directive-2

Countering Biological Threats.

Provides a framework for future U.S. Government planning

National Strategy for Pandemic

efforts for pandemic influenza that is consistent with the

Influenza

National Security Strategy and the National Strategy for

Homeland Security.

Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of governmental and

non-governmental entities, including federal and SLTT

National Strategy for Pandemic

authorities and regional, national, and international

Influenza Implementation Plan

stakeholders. Provides preparedness guidance for all

segments of society for pandemic influenza.

Outlines the Federal Government’s approach to reducing

the risks of biological weapons proliferation and terrorism.

One of the responsibilities of the Federal Government is to

National Strategy for

advance global situational awareness, disease surveillance,

Countering Biological Threats

resilience, and other activities to counter specific threats

from those who would seek to develop or use biological

weapons.

Establishes policies and guidance for health care eligibility

DoDI 6025.23

of non-military beneficiaries under the Secretarial Designee

Program.

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Table 11. Key Authorities and References for Pandemic Influenza and Infectious

Disease, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Assigns responsibilities for animal disease response in

DoDI 6200.03

relation to public health emergencies.

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, provides

instructions, and introduces a forum that allows DoD

laboratories, programs, and activities with analytic or

response capabilities to coordinate execution, develop

DoDI 6440.03

consensus, and make recommendations governing the

detection, identification, characterization, diagnosis, and

reporting of CBRN agents, infectious diseases, and other

all-hazards agents of military or national significance in

support of DoD’s global and homeland defense missions.

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. Other federal

appropriate, of Volume 11A of

departments and agencies may request DoD support in

DoD Financial Management

response to pandemic influenza and infectious disease

Regulation 7000.14-R

pursuant to the Economy Act.

Provides guidance for pandemic influenza planning to

prepare for, detect, respond to, and contain the effects of a

DoD Implementation Plan for

pandemic on military forces, DoD civilians, DoD

Pandemic Influenza

contractors, dependents, and beneficiaries. It also addresses

DoD assistance to civil authorities.

Office of the Attorney General

Summarizes legal authorities for use in response to an

memorandum, “Summary of

outbreak of pandemic influenza.

Legal Authorities For Use In

Response to an Outbreak of

Pandemic Influenza”

Clarifies the use of the Secretarial Designee Program.

Assistant Secretary of Defense

During an actual or potential public health emergency, DoD

for Health Affairs (ASD(HA))

laboratories participating in the LRN are authorized to

Memorandum, “Clarification

accept and test non-MHS beneficiary samples. DoD

Regarding the Use of

laboratory testing of non-MHS samples could continue until

Secretarial Designee Program

DoD laboratories incur an increase in the incremental costs

Authority to Provide Support to

of their operations, at which time the DoD laboratory

the LRN”

support would transition to DSCA and be conducted on a

cost-reimbursable basis, in accordance with DoDD 3025.18.

Reflects intent of DoD and other federal departments and

MOA for Integrated Consortium

agencies to work cooperatively to optimize national

of Laboratory Networks

laboratory preparedness and provide mutual support

wherever possible.

12.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

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a. Biosurveillance (comprehensive health surveillance, animal surveillance, and associated

information sharing).

b. Interagency planning support.

c. Surge medical capability (sample testing and analysis, public health teams, diagnostics,

medical personnel, deployable medical platforms and units).

d. Diagnostic development and testing.

e. Patient movement through strategic airlift and definitive care in civilian hospitals after

activation of NDMS.

f. Incident support bases.

g. Bulk transport of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and commodities.

h. Communications support.

i. Logistical support during quarantines.

j. Civil disturbance operations ordered by the President.

k. Mass fatality assistance.

l. Continuity of operations and continuity of government.

m. Support of allies and partners and NGOs.

n. Public affairs support.

o. Modeling assistance.

12.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. For Presidential emergency or major disaster declarations in accordance with the Stafford

Act, follow the procedures in Section 4 of this volume for FEMA MAs.

b. For requests for assistance pursuant to the Economy Act, other federal departments and

agencies will send a written request to the DoD Executive Secretary.

12.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Stafford Act. FEMA provides DoD reimbursement pursuant to the provision of the

Stafford Act.

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SECTION 13: MASS MIGRATION

13.1. GENERAL.

a. DHS is responsible for enforcing laws related to immigration. The President may suspend

the entry of aliens by sea, including to prevent or combat a mass migration. The USCG

Commandant, under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Homeland Security,

designated the Seventh Coast Guard District Commander as the lead authority for certain mass

migration management scenarios, detailed in OPERATION VIGILANT SENTRY.

Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security may activate OPERATION VIGILANT

SENTRY any time a maritime migration emergency threatens to overwhelm DHS components’

abilities to manage crisis response with existing resources.

b. In accordance with Executive Order 13276, the President may determine that a mass

migration in the Caribbean region is of such magnitude and duration that it poses a threat to the

national security of the United States. In the event of a mass migration in the Caribbean region,

SecDef:

(1) Provides support to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State

regarding the custody, care, safety, transportation, and other needs of the aliens, and assumes

primary responsibility for these duties on a non-reimbursable basis, as necessary, to contain the

threat to national security posed by the migration.

(2) Provides support to the USCG in carrying out the duties described in Executive

Order 12807 regarding interdiction of migrants.

c. If a U.S. local community is overwhelmed by the impact of a mass migration, its State

Governor may request a presidential emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act. FEMA

will assign an FCO to coordinate the response and support to the State and local authorities.

DoD could receive FEMA MAs requesting that DoD provide DSCA.

13.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 12 lists key authorities and

references for mass migration.

Table 12. Key Authorities and References for Mass Migration

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the President’s ability to declare an emergency

or major disaster, including when related to overwhelming

Stafford Act

mass migration. FEMA reimburses DoD pursuant to this

authority.

Provides authority for the provision of support and

reimbursement from one federal department or agency to

Economy Act

another for goods or services. Other federal departments

and agencies may request DoD support in response to mass

migration pursuant to the Economy Act.

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Table 12. Key Authorities and References for Mass Migration, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Public Law 107-296

Assigns DHS responsibility for immigration enforcement.

Authorizes the USCG to enforce the suspension of the entry

of undocumented aliens by sea and the interdiction of any

Executive Order 12807

defined vessel carrying such aliens. The vessel and its

passengers are returned to the country from which they

came (or to another country).

Delegates appropriate responsibilities to federal

departments and agencies for responding to migration of

undocumented aliens in the Caribbean region, including

SecDef making facilities at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

(if excess to current military needs and if the provision of

Executive Order 13276

which would not interfere with the operation and security of

the base) available to the Secretary of Homeland Security

and the Secretary of State for the housing and care of any

undocumented aliens interdicted or intercepted in the

Caribbean region and taken into their custody.

Amends Executive Order 13276 by replacing “Attorney

Executive Order 13286

General” with “Secretary of Homeland Security.”

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and

Homeland Security Presidential

administer the National Incident Management System and

Directive-5

the National Response Framework.

Establishes policies and procedures for DoD assistance to

DoDI 3025.21

civilian law enforcement agencies, including responses to

mass migrations.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

appropriate, of Volume 11A of

provided pursuant to the Economy Act. Other federal

DoD Financial Management

departments and agencies may request DoD support in

Regulation 7000.14-R

response to mass migration pursuant to the Economy Act.

DHS OPERATION VIGILANT

Provides a comprehensive DHS contingency plan for a

SENTRY

unified response to a mass migration event in the Caribbean.

Identifies and documents capabilities, roles, missions, and

functions for DoD in support of the USCG when conducting

MOA DoD-DHS-USCG -

Maritime Homeland Security operations and to facilitate the

Maritime Homeland Security

rapid provision of DoD forces to the USCG for support of

Maritime Homeland Security operations.

13.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Incident support bases.

b. Services associated with housing migrants.

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c. Transportation.

13.4. REQUEST FOR DOD ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. Requests for assistance will be in writing and must include a commitment to reimburse

DoD pursuant to the Economy Act, if applicable.

b. For Presidential emergency declarations pursuant to the Stafford Act, follow the

procedures in Section 4 of this volume for FEMA MAs for DSCA incident responses.

13.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Stafford Act. FEMA provides DoD reimbursement pursuant to the provisions of the

Stafford Act.

b. Economy Act. Reimbursement for support provided that is not under the provision of the

Stafford Act usually will be provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

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SECTION 14: CIVIL DISTURBANCE OPERATIONS

14.1. GENERAL.

a. The primary responsibility for protecting life and property and maintaining law and order

in the civilian community is vested in State and local governments. Governors employ National

Guard forces in State active duty to support State and local government agencies for disaster

responses and in domestic emergencies, including response to civil disturbances; the Governor

directs, commands, and controls such activities in accordance with State or territorial law and

federal law.

b. The U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States authorize the President to employ

military forces to suppress insurrections, rebellions, and domestic violence under various

conditions and circumstances. The employment of federal military forces to control civil

disturbances may occur only in a specified civil jurisdiction under specific circumstances, as

authorized by the President.

c. Emergency authority provided to federal military commanders is described in DoDD

3025.18 and Appendix 14A of this volume.

14.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 13 lists key authorities and

references for civil disturbance operations.

Table 13. Key Authorities and References for Civil Disturbance Operations

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes the authority for the President, under certain

The Insurrection Act

conditions, to suppress any insurrection, domestic violence,

unlawful combination, or conspiracy in a State.

Contains a statutory restriction on DoD participation in

The Posse Comitatus Act

civilian law enforcement activities.

Establishes DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

DoDD 3025.18

DSCA. Provides emergency authority in extraordinary

emergency circumstances.

Provides DoD policies for acquisition of information

DoDD 5200.27

concerning persons and organizations not affiliated with

DoD in operations related to civil disturbances.

Provides DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

carrying of firearms and the use of force by DoD personnel

DoDD 5210.56

engaged in security, law and order, or counterintelligence

activities.

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides

procedures for DoD support of federal, State, tribal, and

DoDI 3025.21

local civilian law enforcement agencies, including

responses to civil disturbances.

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Table 13. Key Authorities and References for Civil Disturbance Operations, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides guidelines and principles for DSCA, including

Joint Publication 3-28

support of civilian law enforcement agencies.

CJCS Instruction 3121.01B

Provides Standing Rules for the Use of Force (classified).

14.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Dispersing unauthorized assemblages.

b. Patrolling disturbed areas.

c. Maintaining essential transportation and communications systems.

d. Setting up roadblocks.

e. Cordoning off areas.

14.4. PROCEDURES FOR REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE. The procedures and approval

authorities for civil disturbance operations are found in DoDI 3025.21.

14.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT. If the President of the United States directs the

employment of federal military forces for civil disturbances, it is a DoD mission, and

reimbursement is not required.

Appendix

Emergency Authority

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APPENDIX 14A: EMERGENCY AUTHORITY

1. GENERAL.

a. The provisions of emergency authority are found in Paragraph 4.i. of DoDD 3025.18.

b. Emergency authority differs from immediate response authority. Table 14 compares and

contrasts emergency authority and immediate response authority. For additional information on

immediate response authority, see Section 5 of this volume.

Table 14. Comparison of Emergency Authority with Immediate Response Authority

Emergency Authority

Immediate Response

Authority

Paragraph 4.i of DoDD

Paragraph 4.g. of DoDD

Authority

3025.18

Civil disturbances

Disaster or emergency

Situation requiring usage

- Prevent significant loss of

- Save lives

Purpose

life

- Prevent human suffering

- Prevent wanton

- Mitigate great property

destruction of property

damage

- Restore governmental

function

- Restore public order

- Protect federal property

- Protect federal functions

Extremely rare

Very limited

Probability of using authority

If necessary

Not allowed

Lethal force

If necessary

Not allowed

Law enforcement actions

Not required

Required

Request from civil authority

Yes (must seek)

Reimbursable

Federal military

- DoD officials

Authorization extends to:

commanders

- Federal military

commanders

- DoD Component heads

- Responsible DoD civilian

officials

c. It is very likely that the situations or incidents that allow federal military commanders to

exercise emergency authority also will involve conditions for commanders to exercise immediate

response authority, but not the reverse. Emergency authority is only available in extraordinary

emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the President is impossible and duly

constituted local authorities are unable to control large-scale, unexpected civil disturbances. The

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classic example of when emergency authority and immediate response authority were both used

was during the earthquake and fires of San Francisco in 1906.

2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 15 lists key authorities and references

for emergency authority.

Table 15. Key Authorities and References for Emergency Authority

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Provides the President the authority to enforce federal law.

U.S. Constitution

SecDef and DoD derive their authority from the President.

Establishes DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

DoDD 3025.18

DSCA. Provides military commanders emergency authority

in extraordinary emergency circumstances.

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides

procedures for DoD support of federal, State, tribal, and

DoDI 3025.21

local civilian law enforcement agencies. Provides guidance

on the use of emergency authority.

3. EXAMPLES OF CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY LEAD TO THE USE OF

EMERGENCY AUTHORITY. Examples of the types of circumstances that may result in a

federal military commander being unable to obtain authorization from the President include:

a. Electromagnetic pulse that disables electronic devices in a large area.

b. Massive solar flare that disables the power grid and destroys communications equipment.

c. Crippling computer attacks that disable critical infrastructure, especially the

communications sector.

d. Catastrophic earthquake.

e. IND detonation.

4. EMERGENCY AUTHORITY PROCEDURES. Federal military commanders use the

following procedures to determine if emergency authority actions are appropriate:

a. Determine there is an unexpected, large-scale civil disturbance.

b. Determine if one of the following situations in Table 16 exists.

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Table 16. Situations for Emergency Authority

Situation #1

Situation #2

Local authorities are unable to control the

Federal, State, or local authorities are

civil disturbance.

unable or decline to provide adequate

protection for federal property or Federal

Government functions.

Military actions and activities are necessary

Military actions or activities are necessary

to:

- Prevent significant loss of life.

- Protect federal property.

- Prevent wanton destruction of property.

- Protect federal functions.

- Restore governmental function.

- Restore public order.

c. Seek authorization from the President through all available means. This is a much more

stringent requirement than in exercising immediate response authority. Before emergency

authority may be used, it must be impossible to communicate through the chain of command to

obtain Presidential authorization to conduct civil disturbance operations. The critical element for

immediate response authority is that time does not permit approval from higher authority.

5. ENGAGEMENT.

a. Engage in temporary military actions and activities necessary to quell the civil

disturbance.

b. Report all actions and activities to higher headquarters as soon as possible.

c. End military actions and activities as soon as possible and return control to civil

authorities.

6. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. DoD units use existing funding.

b. There is no requirement for reimbursement for any action taken in accordance with

emergency authority.

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GLOSSARY

G.1. ACRONYMS.

ANG

Air National Guard

APHIS

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

ASD(HA)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

ASD(HD&GS)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global

Security

airlift wing

CBRN

chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear

CBRNE

chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives

CCDR

Combatant Commander

CCMD

Combatant Command

CDRUSNORTHCOM

Commander, U.S. Northern Command

CDRUSPACOM

Commander, U.S. Pacific Command

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CJCS

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

DCE

Defense coordinating element

DCO

Defense coordinating officer

DHS

Department of Homeland Security

DLA

Defense Logistics Agency

DoDD

DoD Directive

DoDI

DoD Instruction

DOE

Department of Energy

DOI

Department of the Interior

DOJ

Department of Justice

DRF

Disaster Relief Fund

DSC

dual-status commander

DSCA

Defense Support of Civil Authorities

DTRA

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

EPLO

emergency preparedness liaison officer

ESF

Emergency Support Function

EXORD

execute order

FCO

federal coordinating officer

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FIOP

Federal Interagency Operational Plan

FOSC

federal on-scene coordinator

GPF

general purpose forces

GSA

General Services Administration

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HAZMAT

hazardous material

HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

IND

improvised nuclear device

J33

Joint Staff Homeland Defense Division, DSCA Branch

JFO

Joint Field Office

LNO

liaison officer

LRN

laboratory response network

mission assignment

MAA

mutual aid agreement

MAFFS

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System

MCM

medical countermeasures

MOA

memorandum of agreement

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NCP

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

NDMS

National Disaster Medical System

NGA

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NGO

Non-governmental organization

NICC

National Interagency Coordination Center

NIFC

National Interagency Fire Center

NJOIC

National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center

non-MHS

non-military healthcare system

NRC

National Response Center

NRCC

National Response Coordination Center

NRS

National Response System

NRT

National Response Team

OASD(HD&GS)

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and

Global Security

OPCON

operational control

OSC

on-scene coordinator

OSLTF

Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund

PRFA

pollution removal funding authorization

PSMA

pre-scripted mission assignment

RDD

radiological dispersal devices

RRT

Regional Response Team

SAR

search and rescue

SecDef

Secretary of Defense

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SLTT

State, local, tribal, and territorial

USACE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S.C.

United States Code

USCG

U.S. Coast Guard

USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture

USFS

U.S. Forest Service

USNORTHCOM

U.S. Northern Command

USPACOM

U.S. Pacific Command

WMD

weapons of mass destruction

G.2. DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the

purpose of this issuance.

coastal zone. Defined in the NCP.

complex catastrophe. Defined in Joint Publication 1-02. “Complex catastrophe” is a DoD term

and not part of the interagency disaster terminology.

dosimetry. The calculation and assessment of the ionizing radiation dose received by the human

body due to both external irradiation and the ingestion or inhalation of radioactive materials.

DSCA. Defined in DoDD 3025.18.

emergency authority. Defined in DoDD 3025.18.

ESF. The primary federal coordinating structure for building, sustaining, and delivering the

response core capabilities, as specified in the National Response Framework.

GPF. Active and Reserve Component military forces, other than special operations and strategic

forces, operating in a Title 10 status under the command and control of SecDef. This definition

is consistent with “conventional forces,” as defined in Joint Publication 1-02, when operating in

a Title 10 status.

hot wash. A meeting or teleconference that takes place shortly after an incident response in

order to discuss observations and lessons for submission to an after action report. Observations

and lessons are captured in the Joint Lessons Learned Information System.

immediate response authority. Defined in DoDD 3025.18.

inland zone. Defined in the NCP.

just-in-time training. Training that occurs just before it is needed. The training can be tailored

for the specific mission and environment.

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MA. FEMA MAs are reimbursable work orders for a specific task that can be performed before

and after a Presidential emergency or disaster declaration. MAs are FEMA’s method for

requesting resources from other federal departments and agencies during a disaster response.

MAFFS. A self-contained unit used for aerial firefighting that can be loaded onto a C-130

Hercules aircraft, which then allows the aircraft to be used as an air tanker against wildfires.

nuclear-radiological incident. Defined in DoDD 3150.08.

PSMA. A preliminary statement of work prepared and agreed upon jointly by a department or

agency with responsibilities in the NRF and FEMA. It is developed before any incident to

expedite the delivery of federal assistance. The PSMA may be a not-yet-approved starting point

in the development of an MA. It is a method for developing FEMA requests in coordination

with other federal departments and agencies to meet its forecasted operational requirements.

tactical control. Defined in Joint Publication 1-02.

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REFERENCES

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, “Clarification Regarding the

Use of Secretarial Designee Program Authority to Provide Support to the LRN,” March 26,

2013¹

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3121.01B, “Standing Rules of

Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for U.S. Forces,” June 13, 2005²

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3431.01D, “Joint Nuclear Accident And

Incident Response Team,” October 1, 2013

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Message, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)”

Execute Order, DTG 071415Z June 2013³

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Message, “Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological,

and Nuclear (CBRN) Response EXORD,” DTG 241452Z March 2016⁴

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Part 153.407

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Part 206

Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Homeland Defense,

“Department of Defense Implementation Plan for Pandemic Influenza,” August 2006

Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services, “The Federal

Interagency Concept of Operations - Rapid Medical Countermeasures Dispensing,”

September 2011⁵

Department of Homeland Security, “DHS Strategy for Improving the National Response and

Recovery from an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack,” March 24, 2010⁶

Department of Homeland Security, “Homeland Security Task Force Southeast, Operation

Vigilant Sentry,” August 1, 2007⁷

Department of Homeland Security, “National Incident Management System,”

December 18, 2008

Department of Homeland Security, “National Preparedness Goal,” September 2015⁸

Department of Homeland Security, “National Response Framework,” June 2016

Department of Homeland Security, “Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan,”

July 30, 2014

¹ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HA), HACCO@tma.osd.mil

² Document is classified. Copies may be obtained from the classified network at

http://intelshare.intelink.sgov.gov/sites/jointstaff/SJS/IMD/Directives/default.aspx

³ Document is for official use only. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

⁴ Document is for official use only. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

⁵ Document is for official use only. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

⁶ Document is for official use only. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

⁷ Document is for official use only and is strictly controlled. Copies may be requested by contacting the Office of

Operations Coordination, Department of Homeland Security, at (202) 282-8768

⁸ Available on the Internet at http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-goal

REFERENCES

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Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Improvised

Nuclear Device Response and Recovery: Communicating in the Immediate Aftermath,”

June 2013

Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Communicating

During and After a Nuclear Power Plant Incident,” June 2013

Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency,

“Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex to the National Response Framework,” June 2008

Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Biological

Incident Annex to the National Response Framework,” August 2008

Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Coast Guard National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC)

Publication 16465.2, “Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) Funding For Oil Spills,”

January 2006

Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Coast Guard National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC)

Instruction 16451.2, Chapter 8, “Pollution Removal Funding Authorization (PRFA),” June

1999⁹

Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and

Department of Energy, “Interagency Domestic Radiological/Nuclear Search Plan,” May

27, 2011¹⁰

Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Utilization of Immediate Response Authority for

Defense Support of Civil Authorities in Complex Catastrophes,” December 9, 2013¹¹

DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 11A, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation

(FMR): Reimbursable Operations Policy,” current edition

DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 12, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation

(FMR): Special Accounts, Funds, and Programs,” current edition

DoD Directive 3025.18, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA),” December 29, 2010, as

amended

DoD Directive 3150.08, “DoD Response to Nuclear and Radiological Incidents,”

January 20, 2010

DoD Directive 5105.22, “Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),” May 17, 2006

DoD Directive 5105.62, “Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA),” April 24, 2013, as

amended

DoD Directive 5111.13, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’

Security Affairs (ASD(HD&ASA)),” January 16, 2009

DoD Directive 5134.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics

(USD(AT&L)),” December 9, 2005, as amended

DoD Directive 5134.08, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological

Defense Programs (ASD(NCB)),” January 14, 2009, as amended

DoD Directive 5200.27, “Acquisition of Information Concerning Persons and Organizations not

Affiliated with the Department of Defense,” January 7, 1980

⁹ Copies may be obtained from the Internet at http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/docs/PDFs/urg/Ch2/NPFC16451_2.pdf

¹⁰ Document is for official use only. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-

policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

¹¹ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

REFERENCES

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DoD Directive 5210.56, “Carrying of Firearms and the Use of Force by DoD Personnel Engaged

in Security, Law and Order, or Counterintelligence Activities,” April 1, 2011

DoD Directive 6400.04E, “DoD Veterinary Public and Animal Health Services,” June 27, 2013,

as amended

DoD Directive S-2060.04, “DoD Support to the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF)

Program (U),” April 1, 2009, as amended

DoD Instruction 3001.02, “Personnel Accountability in Conjunction With Natural or Manmade

Disasters,” May 3, 2010

DoD Instruction 3020.52, “DoD Installation Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and

High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Preparedness Standards,” May 18, 2012

DoD Instruction 3025.21, “Defense Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies,”

February 27, 2013

DoD Instruction 3150.10, “DoD Response to U.S. Nuclear Weapon Incidents,” July 2, 2010

DoD Instruction 4000.19, “Support Agreements,” April 25, 2013

DoD Instruction 6025.23, “Health Care Eligibility Under the Secretarial Designee (SECDES)

Program and Related Special Authorities,” September 16, 2011, as amended

DoD Instruction 6055.06, “DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program,”

December 21, 2006

DoD Instruction 6055.17, “DoD Installation Emergency Management (IEM) Program,”

January 13, 2009, as amended

DoD Instruction 6200.03, “Public Health Emergency Management within the Department of

Defense,” March 5, 2010, as amended

DoD Instruction 6440.03, “DoD Laboratory Network (DLN),” June 10, 2011

DoD Manual 3150.08, “Nuclear Weapon Accident Response Procedures (NARP),”

August 22, 2013

Executive Order 12656, “Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities,”

November 18, 1988

Executive Order 12777, “Implementation of Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control

Act of October 18, 1972, as amended, and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990,”

October 18, 1991, as amended

Executive Order 12807, “Interdiction of Illegal Aliens,” May 24, 1992

Executive Order 13276, “Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning Undocumented Aliens

Interdicted or Intercepted in the Caribbean Region,” November 15, 2002

Executive Order 13286, “Amendment of Executive Orders, and other Actions, in Connection

With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security,”

February 28, 2003

Executive Order 13295, “Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases,” April 4, 2003

Executive Order 13527, “Establishing Federal Capacity for the Timely Provision of Medical

Countermeasures Following a Biological Attack,” December 30, 2009

Executive Order 13618, “Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness

Communications Functions,” July 6, 2012

FEMA Response and Recovery Directorate Policy Number 9523.8, “Mission Assignments for

ESF #10,” June 4, 2001

Homeland Security Council, “National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza,” November 2005

Homeland Security Council, “National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan,”

May 2006

REFERENCES

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Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, “Management of Domestic Incidents,” February

28, 2003

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-9, “Defense of United States Agriculture and Food,”

January 30, 2004

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-10, “Biodefense for the 21st Century,” April 28, 2004

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-18, “Medical Countermeasures against Weapons of

Mass Destruction,” January 31, 2007¹²

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-21, “Public Health and Medical Preparedness,”

October 18, 2007

Interagency Agreement between the Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

and Department of the Interior, “Provision of Temporary Support During Wildland

Firefighting Operations,” June 2010¹³

Inter-Service Support Agreement Between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Navy

for Providing Support with Wreck or Marine Debris Removal and Salvage Operations,

January 2011¹⁴

Joint Publication 1-02, “Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms,”

current edition

Joint Publication 3-28, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities,” July 31, 2013

Joint Publication 3-41, “Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Consequence

Management,” June 21, 2012

Memorandum of Agreement Between the Department of Defense and the Department of

Homeland Security, “Department of Defense Support to the United States Coast Guard for

Maritime Homeland Security,” March 2006¹⁵

Memorandum of Agreement Between the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department

of Agriculture, “Concerning Response to Animal Diseases and Other All-Hazards

Incidents,” February 2016¹⁶

Memorandum of Agreement Between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard Regarding the

Interservice Cooperation in Oil Spill Response and Salvage Operations, June 26, 2015¹⁷

Memorandum of Agreement for an Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN), June

2005¹⁸

Memorandum of Understanding Among the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the

Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land

Management Fish and Wildlife Services National Park Service Bureau of Indian Affairs of

the United States Department of the Interior 2015-0062, January 6, 2015¹⁹

¹² Available on the Internet at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PPP-2007-book1/pdf/PPP-2007-book1-doc-pg109.pdf

¹³ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

¹⁴ Copies may be requested by contacting the Headquarters, USACE Operations Center, ce-uoc@usace.army.mil

¹⁵ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

¹⁶ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

¹⁷ Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS), osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

¹⁸ Available on the Internet at https://www.icln.org/docs/moa.pdf

¹⁹ Copies may be requested by contacting NGA IWG-R3, IWG-R3_PD_Managers@nga.mil

REFERENCES

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National Security Council, “National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats,”

November 2009²⁰

National Security Presidential Directive-28, “United States Nuclear Weapons Command and

Control, Safety, and Security,” June 20, 2003²¹

National Security Presidential Directive-43/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-14,

“Domestic Nuclear Detection,” April 15, 2005

National Security Staff and Office of Science and Technology Policy, “Planning Guidance for

Response to a Nuclear Detonation,” June 2010

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security, “DSCA

Interagency Partner Guide,” April 2013²²

Office of the Attorney General Memorandum, “Summary of Legal Authorities For Use In

Response to an Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza,” April 25, 2009

Presidential Policy Directive-2, “Implementation of the National Strategy for Countering

Biological Threats,” November 23, 2009²³

Presidential Policy Directive-8, “National Preparedness,” March 30, 2011

Presidential Policy Directive-17, “Countering Improvised Explosive Devices,” June 14, 2012²⁴

Public Law 101-380, “Oil Pollution Act of 1990,” August 18, 1990

Public Law 107-296, “Homeland Security Act of 2002,” November 25, 2002

Public Law 113-5, “Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013,”

March 13, 2013

The Constitution of the United States of America, September 17, 1787, as amended

United States Code, Title 6, Section 753

United States Code, Title 7

United States Code, Title 10

United States Code, Title 18

United States Code, Title 31

United States Code, Title 32

United States Code, Title 33, Sections 1251-1376, also known and referred to in this volume as

“The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act)”

United States Code, Title 42

United States Code, Title 50

²⁰ Available on the Internet at

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/National_Strategy_for_Countering_BioThreats.pdf

²¹ Copies may be obtained from the classified network at http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/File:NSPD_28.pdf

²² Copies may be obtained on the Internet at

http://policy.defense.gov/OUSDPOffices/ASDforHomelandDefenseGlobalSecurity/HomelandDefenseIntegrationDS

CA.aspx

²³ Available on the Internet at http://fas.org/irp/offdocs/ppd/ppd-2.pdf

²⁴ Document is for limited distribution. Copies may be requested by contacting OASD(HD&GS),

osd.pentagon.ousd-policy.list.civil-support@mail.mil

REFERENCES

DOD MANUAL 3025.01, VOLUME 3

DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES: PRE-PLANNED

DOD SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES,

SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND

OTHER NON-DOD ENTITIES

Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Effective:

August 11, 2016

Releasability:

Cleared for public release. Available on the Internet from the DoD

Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.

Approved by:

Brian P. McKeon, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Purpose: This issuance is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In

accordance with the authority in DoD Directives (DoDDs) 5111.13 and 3025.18:

• This manual:

o Assigns responsibilities and establishes procedures for Defense Support of Civil

Authorities (DSCA).

o Identifies authorities for DoD Components to provide support of civil authorities

and non-DoD entities. For DoD support described in this manual that is not

under the oversight of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense

and Global Security (ASD(HD&GS)), this manual identifies the offices of

responsibility and oversight.

• This volume provides general information and references for pre-planned DoD support of

civilian law enforcement agencies, special events, community engagement, and non-DoD

entities.

DoDM 3025.01-V3, August 11, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION

1.1. Applicability

1.2. Other Volumes’ Content

SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. ASD(HD&GS)

2.2. DoD and OSD Component Heads

SECTION 3: PRE-PLANNED DOD SUPPORT

SECTION 4: DOD SUPPORT OF CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

4.1. General

4.2. Key Authorities And References

4.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

4.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

4.5. Funding and Reimbursement

SECTION 5: DOD SUPPORT OF THE USSS

5.1. General

5.2. Key Authorities and References

5.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

5.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

5.5. Funding and Reimbursement

SECTION 6: COUNTERDRUG OPERATIONS

6.1. General

6.2. Key Authorities and References

6.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

6.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

6.5. Funding and Reimbursement

a. National Defense Authorization Act

b. Aerial and Maritime Detection and Monitoring

c. Reimbursement

d. Economy Act

SECTION 7: DOD SUPPORT OF SPECIAL EVENTS

7.1. General

7.2. Key Authorities and References

7.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

7.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

7.5. Funding and Reimbursement

a. Statutory Authority

b. Law Enforcement Support

c. Economy Act

SECTION 8: NSSES

8.1. General

8.2. Key Authorities and References

8.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

8.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

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8.5. Funding and Reimbursement

SECTION 9: DOD SUPPORT OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS

9.1. General

9.2. Key Authorities and References

9.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

9.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

9.5. Funding and Reimbursement

SECTION 10: SUPPORT TO YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

10.1. General

10.2. Key Authorities and References

10.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

10.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

10.5. Funding and Reimbursement

a. Military Training

b. National Youth ChalleNGe Program

SECTION 11: PUBLIC AFFAIRS-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

11.1. General

11.2. Key Authorities and References

11.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

11.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

11.5. Funding and Reimbursement

a. Community Engagement

b. Electronic and Print News Media

c. Entertainment-oriented Productions

SECTION 12: PRESIDENTIAL SUPPORT

12.1. General

12.2. Key Authorities and References

12.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

12.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

12.5. Funding and Reimbursement

SECTION 13: DOD SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

13.1. General

13.2. Key Authorities and References

13.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

13.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

13.5. Funding and Reimbursement

a. Transportation

b. Congressional Funerals

c. Public Affairs

SECTION 14: SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

14.1. General

14.2. Key Authorities and References

14.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

14.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

14.5. Funding and Reimbursement

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SECTION 15: SUPPORT TO NSF POLAR PROGRAMS

15.1. General

15.2. Key Authorities and References

15.3. Examples of Possible DoD Support

15.4. Request for Assistance Procedures

15.5. Funding and Reimbursement

GLOSSARY

G.1. Acronyms

G.2. Definitions

REFERENCES

TABLES

Table 1. Key Authorities for DoD Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies

Table 2. Key Authorities and References for DoD Support to the USSS

Table 3. Key Authorities and References for Counterdrug Operations

Table 4. Key Authorities and References for Special Events

Table 5. Key Authorities and References for NSSEs

Table 6. Key Authorities and References for DoD Support to National and International

Sporting Events

Table 7. Key Authorities and References for Support to Youth Organizations and Community

Assistance

Table 8. Key Authorities and References for Public Affairs-Related Activities and Community

Engagement

Table 9. Key Authorities and References for Presidential Support

Table 10. Key Authorities and References for DoD Support to Members of Congress

Table 11. Key Authorities and References for Space Support to NASA

Table 12. Key Authorities and References for Support to NSF Polar Programs

FIGURE

Figure 1. Intergovernmental Relationships for Supporting Special Events

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SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION

1.1. APPLICABILITY. This volume applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of

the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands

(CCMDs), the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense

Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in DoD (referred to

collectively in this volume as the “DoD Components”).

1.2. OTHER VOLUMES’ CONTENT. See Volume 1 of this manual for an overview and

procedures for DSCA. See Volume 2 of this manual for procedures concerning DoD support of

incidents, disasters, and emergencies.

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SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. ASD(HD&GS). Under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of

Defense for Policy (USD(P)), the ASD(HD&GS):

a. Acts on behalf of the Secretary of Defense in accordance with DoDD 5111.13 and DoDD

3025.18.

b. Coordinates DSCA policy matters to obtain USD(P) and Secretary of Defense approval,

when appropriate.

c. Provides oversight for DSCA planning activities within DoD and with other federal

departments and agencies, as needed.

d. Oversees and monitors compliance with this volume.

2.2. DOD AND OSD COMPONENT HEADS. DoD and OSD Component heads:

a. Ensure that the development of DoD issuances, concept plans, interagency agreements,

and memorandums of understanding or agreement with external agencies is consistent with this

volume.

b. Direct Components to comply with financial management guidance related to support

provided for DSCA operations, including guidance related to tracking costs and seeking

reimbursement.

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SECTION 3: PRE-PLANNED DOD SUPPORT

3.1. DoD may provide support to civil authorities that is not in response to emergencies or

disasters, but is generally planned in advance of the assistance provided. Support may be

provided based on statute, DoD policies, and/or agreements with other agencies. Approving

authorities may be at various levels within DoD.

3.2. DoD support of civilian law enforcement agencies is closely monitored from within and

outside DoD. Military commanders and DoD officials must be aware of the limitations and

restrictions placed on military members based on statute, Executive orders, and DoD policies on

conducting domestic civilian law enforcement activities. DoD policy for DoD support of civilian

law enforcement agencies is described in Section 4 of this volume. The U.S. Secret Service

(USSS) is a civilian law enforcement agency to which DoD routinely provides military support

(see Section 5 of this volume).

3.3. DoD has some direct responsibilities, but also provides support to civilian law enforcement

agencies, for counterdrug operations. See Section 6 of this volume for information on DoD

activities in counterdrug operations.

3.4. In some instances, the recipients of DoD support are not civil authorities but are considered

qualifying entities, as defined in DoDD 3025.18. The ASD(HD&GS) has oversight

responsibilities for DoD support for:

a. Special events (see Section 7 of this volume for more information).

b. National Special Security Events (NSSEs) (see Section 8 of this volume for more

information).

c. National and international sporting events (see Section 9 of this volume for more

information).

3.5. DoD support to civil authorities may not fall under the direct oversight of the

ASD(HD&GS). Similar to DoD support of special events, DoD support may be provided based

on statute, DoD policies, and/or agreements with other agencies and non-governmental entities.

a. DoD is authorized by statute to provide support to youth organizations and other

community-related activities (see Section 10 of this volume for more information).

b. DoD public affairs policies cover other community engagement activities that allow the

public to interact with DoD to foster good will (see Section 11 of this volume for more

information).

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3.6. DoD is authorized to provide support to the President. Section 12 of this volume discusses

the various types of support DoD provides to the President, Vice President, and White House

Military Office (WHMO).

3.7. Members and employees of Congress are afforded DoD support mainly in the form of

transportation, funeral support, and public affairs-related activities (see Section 13 of this volume

for more information).

3.8. DoD has some unique capabilities that may be used to support the scientific community,

including providing support for:

a. Space programs (see Section 14 of this volume for more information).

b. National Science Foundation (NSF) Polar programs (see Section 15 of this volume for

more information).

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SECTION 4: DOD SUPPORT OF CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT

AGENCIES

4.1. GENERAL.

a. Section 1385 of Title 18, United States Code (U.S.C.), also known and referred to in this

volume as “The Posse Comitatus Act,” as amended, limits direct military participation in civilian

law enforcement activities unless it is authorized by U.S. statutes or the U.S. Constitution.

Violators of the Posse Comitatus Act can face criminal prosecution and may be subject to fines

and imprisonment. However, there are numerous exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act that

allow for military support of civilian law enforcement agencies. The Posse Comitatus Act does

not apply to National Guard personnel in Title 32 or state active duty status. Although the Posse

Comitatus Act applies only to the Army and the Air Force, the Secretary of Defense also is

required by Section 375 of Title 10, U.S.C., to ensure that Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine

Corps personnel are restricted from direct participation in a search, seizure, arrest, or other

similar activity, unless that participation is otherwise authorized by law.

b. In accordance with Section 371 of Title 10, U.S.C., the needs of civilian law enforcement

officials for information will, to the maximum extent practicable, be taken into account in the

planning and execution of military training or operations. DoD implements this requirement in

DoDI 1322.28 with respect to military training off federal real property.

c. Procedure 12 in DoD 5240.1-R governs the support that Defense Intelligence Components

can provide to civilian law enforcement agencies.

d. DoD domestic counter-terrorism operational response and support in countering weapons

of mass destruction is governed by presidential policy directives, Section 831 of Title 18, U.S.C.,

Section 382 of Title 10, U.S.C., and other applicable laws.

4.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 1 lists key authorities and references

for DoD support of civilian law enforcement agencies.

Table 1. Key Authorities for DoD Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Sections 371-378 of Title 10,

Establishes the authority for defense support of civilian law

U.S.C.

enforcement agencies.

A statutory restriction on DoD participation in civilian law

The Posse Comitatus Act

enforcement activities.

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides

procedures for DoD support to federal and to State, local,

DoDI 3025.21

tribal, and territorial (SLTT) civilian law enforcement

agencies, including responses to civil disturbances.

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Table 1. Key Authorities for DoD Support of Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies,

Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides

procedures for planning, coordinating, and conducting

realistic military training off federal real property. DoD

DoDI 1322.28

policy is to expand efforts to identify opportunities to

coordinate the Services’ military training requirements with

civilian law enforcement support requirements.

Establishes policy for Defense intelligence organizations

DoD 5240.1-R

supporting civilian federal and SLTT law enforcement

agencies.

Approves activities that enable DoD Components to take

into account the information needs of civilian law

Secretary of Defense

enforcement agencies while planning and conducting

Memorandum, December 16,

military training and exercises. It also approves initiatives

2013

that increase opportunities for realistic Service-led military

training.

4.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Specialized personnel and units.

b. Equipment.

c. Facilities.

d. Training.

e. Expert advice.

4.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES. Procedures for requests for assistance

from law enforcement agencies are specified in DoDI 3025.21.

4.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT. Funding and reimbursement guidance is

specified in DoDI 3025.21.

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SECTION 5: DOD SUPPORT OF THE USSS

5.1. GENERAL.

a. The USSS is a federal law enforcement agency required by statute to carry out two

missions: protecting national and visiting foreign leaders, and investigating certain crimes.

b. DoD provides support to the USSS for its protective mission as an exception to the Posse

Comitatus Act. DoDD 3025.13 and DoDI 3025.19 provide DoD policies, guidance, and

procedures for supporting the USSS.

5.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 2 lists key authorities and references

for DoD support to the USSS.

Table 2. Key Authorities and References for DoD Support to the USSS

Key Authority/Reference

Description

A statutory restriction on DoD participation in civilian law

The Posse Comitatus Act

enforcement activities.

Establishes the authority for the USSS to protect the

President, Vice President (or other officer next in the order

Section 3056 of Title 18, U.S.C.

of succession to the Office of President), and other

important persons.

The Presidential Protection Assistance Act of 1976 provides

authority for protective services, including Presidential

Public Law 94-524

protection, provided by the USSS, and requires that DoD

provide certain forms of support to the USSS.

Establishes DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

DoDD 3025.13

employment of DoD capabilities in support of the USSS,

including Presidential protection.

Establishes policies and procedures for DoD support and

DoDI 3025.19

information sharing in support of the USSS.

5.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).

b. Explosive detection dog (EDD) and handlers.

c. Communications.

d. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE)

protection assets.

e. Medical personnel and equipment.

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SECTION 6: COUNTERDRUG OPERATIONS

6.1. GENERAL.

a. Counterdrug enforcement is the responsibility of multiple federal and SLTT agencies.

b. The Secretary of Defense may provide support for counterdrug activities in accordance

with Section 1004 of Public Law 101-510.

c. DoD counterdrug activities are coordinated through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for

Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.

d. Pursuant to Section 112 of Title 32, U.S.C., the Secretary of Defense may provide funds

to a State Governor for National Guard drug interdiction and counterdrug activities in

accordance with a Secretary of Defense-approved State drug interdiction and counterdrug

activities plan.

e. Defense intelligence component support of counterdrug operations is subject to

requirements of DoD 5240.1-R.

6.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 3 lists key authorities and references

for counterdrug operations.

Table 3. Key Authorities and References for Counterdrug Operations

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Section 1535 of Title 31,

Authorizes the provision and reimbursement of support

U.S.C., also known and referred

from one federal department or agency to another for goods

to in this volume as the

or services.

“Economy Act”

Establishes the authority for DoD to serve as the single lead

agency of the Federal Government for the detection and

Section 124 of Title 10, U.S.C.

monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs

into the United States.

Sections 371-381 of Title 10,

Provides authorities for DoD support of civilian law

U.S.C.

enforcement agencies.

A statutory restriction on DoD participation in civilian law

The Posse Comitatus Act

enforcement activities.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to fund State National

Section 112 of Title 32, U.S.C.

Guard counterdrug operations.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide certain types

Section 1004 of Public Law

of support for the counterdrug activities of any other

101-510

department or agency of the Federal Government or of any

State, local, tribal, or foreign law enforcement agency.

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Table 3. Key Authorities and References for Counterdrug Operations, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Assigns the Defense Information Systems Agency the

responsibility to provide communications system support

DoDD 5105.19

for the detection and monitoring of aerial and maritime

transit of illegal drugs into the United States.

Governs the use of DoD Intelligence Components to

DoD 5240.1-R

support law enforcement agencies.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

appropriate, of DoD Financial

provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

Management Regulation

7000.14-R, Volume 11A

Provides DoD policy for counternarcotics activities. DoD

Deputy Secretary of Defense

will execute drug demand and supply reduction programs

Memorandum, July 31, 2002

consistent with statutory responsibilities, Presidential

direction, and DoD priorities.

Assigns the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

responsibility for reviewing and approving Title 10, U.S.C.,

counternarcotics support, except where authority is

Deputy Secretary of Defense

delegated in accordance with CJCS Instruction 3710.01B.

Memorandum, October 2, 2003

Provides criteria for approving support for domestic law

enforcement agencies and also provides approval

procedures for Title 32, U.S.C., domestic counternarcotics

support.

Memorandum of Agreement

Specifies that DoD personnel may operate and maintain

Between DoD and DHS for

equipment to support law enforcement agencies for

Support to U.S. Coast Guard for

counterdrug operations.

Maritime Homeland Security

Seeks to standardize the Tactics Techniques, and

Memorandum of Understanding

Procedures and Tasks, Conditions, and Standards that

Between U.S. Fleet Forces

support airborne use of force operations to enhance safety

Command and U.S. Coast

and interoperability between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast

Guard

Guard.

Provides joint doctrine for the planning and execution of

Joint Publication 3-07.4

U.S. military support to U.S. counterdrug operations.

Provides joint doctrine for DSCA, including support to

Joint Publication 3-28

civilian law enforcement agencies.

Provides guidance and procedures for DoD counterdrug

support. Issues Secretary of Defense delegation of authority

CJCS Instruction 3710.01B

to approve counterdrug support. The Secretary of Defense

retains approval authority for all counterdrug support not

specifically delegated and outlined in this instruction.

CJCS Instruction 3121.01B

Contains the standing rules for the use of force for U.S.

(classified)

forces.

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6.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Maintenance and repair of loaned defense equipment.

b. Transportation support.

c. Establishment and operation of bases or training facilities (including engineer support).

d. Counterdrug-related training of law enforcement personnel.

e. Detection, monitoring, and communication of the movement of air and sea traffic within

25 miles of and outside the geographic boundaries of the United States.

f. Detection, monitoring, and communication of the movement of surface traffic outside the

geographic boundary of the United States and within the United States (not to exceed 25 miles of

the boundary if the initial detection occurred outside of the boundary).

g. Construction of roads and fences and installation of lighting to block drug smuggling

corridors across international boundaries of the United States.

h. Command, control, communications, computer, and network support.

i. Linguist support.

j. Intelligence analyst support.

k. Aerial reconnaissance support.

l. Ground reconnaissance support.

m. Diver support.

n. Tunnel detection support.

o. Use of military vessels for law enforcement agency operation platforms by U.S. Coast

Guard personnel.

p. Technology demonstrations.

6.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES. The procedures for requests for

assistance for DoD counterdrug support are specified in CJCS Instruction 3710.01B.

6.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. National Defense Authorization Act. In accordance with Section 1004 of Public Law

101-510, the Secretary of Defense may provide support for the counterdrug activities of any

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other department or agency of the Federal Government or of any State, local, or foreign law

enforcement agency.

b. Aerial and Maritime Detection and Monitoring. In accordance with Section 124 of

Title 10, U.S.C., DoD is the single lead agency of the Federal Government for detecting and

monitoring aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs into the United States. This responsibility

is carried out in support of the counterdrug activities of federal, State, local, and foreign law

enforcement agencies. This support is non-reimbursable.

c. Reimbursement. In accordance with Section 377 of Title 10, U.S.C., the supported law

enforcement agency must reimburse DoD for the cost of support provided under Chapter 18 of

Title 10, U.S.C. The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement for reimbursement if such

support:

(1) Is provided in the normal course of military training or operations; or

(2) Results in a benefit to the element of DoD or personnel of the National Guard

providing the support that is substantially equivalent to that which would otherwise be obtained

from military operations or training.

d. Economy Act. Reimbursement for support provided that is not exempt from

reimbursement by other statutes is usually provided pursuant to the Economy Act. The

Economy Act provides the authority and reimbursement mechanism for federal departments and

agencies to provide support to one another.

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SECTION 7: DOD SUPPORT OF SPECIAL EVENTS

7.1. GENERAL.

a. DoD does not determine whether special events warrant DoD support. Rather, civil

authorities or non-governmental entities may request DoD support.

b. There are three broad categories of special events that DoD supports.

(1) NSSEs and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events.

(a) The Secretary of Homeland Security determines if an event is an NSSE. NSSEs

are covered in detail in Section 8 of this volume.

(b) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for coordinating the

assessment and setting the SEAR level.

(2) National and international Scout jamborees.

(3) National and international sporting competitions. See Section 9 of this volume for

information on DoD support to national and international sporting competitions.

7.2. KEY AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. Table 4 lists key authorities and references

for special events.

Table 4. Key Authorities and References for Special Events

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Authorizes the provision of support and reimbursement

Economy Act

from one federal department or agency to another for goods

or services.

Provides that DoD may temporarily support, on a non-

Section 1970 of Title 2, U.S.C.

reimbursable basis, the U.S. Capitol Police Board in its

protective responsibilities.

Provides that civilian law enforcement agencies must

reimburse DoD for support provided under Chapter 18 of

Title 10 but that the Secretary of Defense may elect to

waive the reimbursement requirement if the support is

Section 377(c) of Title 10,

provided in the normal course of military training or

U.S.C.

operations or if it results in a benefit to the element of DoD

or personnel of the National Guard providing the support

that is substantially equivalent to that which would

otherwise be obtained from military operations or training.

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Table 4. Key Authorities and References for Special Events, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

Authorizes the Secretaries of the Military Departments to

provide support and services, subject to restrictions in

Section 2012 and only if such support and services are

incidental to military training or authorized in another

provision of law, to:

Section 2012 of Title 10, U.S.C.

- Any federal, regional, State, or local governmental entity;

- Youth and charitable organizations specified in Section

508 of Title 32, U.S.C.;

- Any other entity approved by the Secretary of Defense on

a case-by-case basis.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance

for planning for, loan of equipment for, and carrying out

Section 2553 of Title 10, U.S.C.

activities related to the security and safety of Presidential

inaugurations.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to lend to the Boy

Scouts of America, for the use and accommodation of

Scouts, Scouters, and officials who attend any national or

Section 2554 of Title 10, U.S.C.

world Boy Scout Jamboree, equipment and services and

expendable medical supplies, to the extent that items are in

stock and items or services are available.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide

Section 2555 of Title 10, U.S.C.

transportation for the Girl Scouts and officials for

International Girl Scout events.

Authorizes the Secretaries of the Military Departments to

Section 2558 of Title 10, U.S.C.

provide services in connection with national conferences or

conventions of a national military association.

Authorizes the USSS to protect the President, the Vice

President (or other officer next in the order of succession to

Section 3056 of Title 18, U.S.C.

the Office of President), the President-elect, the Vice

President-elect, and others.

Section 508 of Title 32, U.S.C.

Authorizes the National Guard to assist certain youth and

charitable organizations.

Requires DoD to provide assistance on a temporary basis,

without reimbursement, when assisting the USSS in its

duties directly related to the protection of the President or

Sections 6 and 8 of Public Law

the Vice President or other officer immediately next in

94-524

order of succession to the office of the President.

Authorizes DoD to provide assistance on a temporary and

reimbursable basis when assisting the USSS in its other

duties.

Clarifies the responsibilities of lead federal departments and

Presidential Policy Directive-22

agencies for managing NSSEs.

Establishes DoD policy and assigns responsibilities for

DoDD 3025.13

employment of DoD capabilities in support of the USSS

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Table 4. Key Authorities and References for Special Events, Continued

Key Authority/Reference

Description

when performing its protective duties pursuant to Section

3056 of Title 18, U.S.C., and Public Law 94-524.

Establishes policies and procedures for DoD support and

DoDI 3025.19

information sharing in support of the USSS.

Establishes policies and procedures for special events,

including:

- the President’s State of the Union Address or other address

to a joint session of Congress

DoDI 3025.20

- National Presidential nominating conventions

- Presidential inaugural activities

- International summits or meetings

- State funerals.

Chapters 1, 3, and 4, as

Provides procedures for reimbursement for support

appropriate, of DoD Financial

provided pursuant to the Economy Act.

Management Regulation

7000.14-R, Volume 11A

Joint Publication 3-28

Provides joint doctrine on DoD support of special events.

Delegates limited authority to Combatant Commanders with

DSCA responsibilities to respond to actual or potential

DSCA Execute Order

emergencies or disasters, including authority to use

(EXORD)

intelligence personnel and capabilities for certain non-

intelligence purposes during a DSCA event.

Directs DoD to maintain and be prepared to provide a

domestic CBRN response capability. Delegates limited

Domestic Chemical, Biological,

approval authority to Commander, U.S. Northern Command

Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)

(CDRUSNORTHCOM) and Commander, U.S. Pacific

Response EXORD

Command to provide a rapid and flexible federal response

for domestic CBRN emergencies and disasters.

Delegates authority for CDRUSNORTHCOM to approve

routine requests (25 or fewer teams) for EOD directly in

DoD Routine EOD and EDD

support of the President or Vice President and other

Support to USSS and DOS

authorized protective missions, and for the Secretary of the

EXORD

Air Force to approve routine requests (25 or fewer teams)

for EDD directly in support of the President or Vice

President and other authorized protective missions.

7.3. EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE DOD SUPPORT.

a. Aviation.

b. Communications (e.g., radios, mobile telephones, signal integrators).

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c. Security (e.g., magnetometers, closed-circuit television, perimeter alarm systems,

undercarriage inspection devices).

d. Operations and command centers (e.g., design and configuration, video walls).

e. Explosive ordnance detection and disposal (e.g., technical advice, EOD teams, explosive

detector dogs, dog teams).

f. Logistics (e.g., transportation, temporary facilities, food, lodging).

g. Ceremonial support (in coordination with the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for

Public Affairs (ATSD(PA))).

h. CBRN threat identification, reduction, and response capabilities.

i. Incident response capabilities, in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), DHS,

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and in consultation with appropriate State

and local authorities.

j. DoD’s participation in SEAR-level events is usually limited to performing its air defense

mission and contact information for national-level operations entities such as the National Joint

Operations and Intelligence Center, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the

appropriate CCMD, and the National Guard Bureau. However, requests may be made to the

DoD Executive Secretary as separate requests for assistance. Reimbursement will be determined

by applicable legal authorities.

k. Although air defense is not support to another department or agency, DoD may conduct

air defense operations during special events to respond to potential intrusions to established

temporary flight restrictions.

7.4. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES.

a. Procedures for requesting DoD assistance for special events are prescribed in DoDI

3025.20.

b. Procedures for requesting specific assistance and support to the USSS are prescribed in

DoDI 3025.19.

7.5. FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT.

a. Statutory Authority. DoD has limited statutory authorization to provide support on a

non-reimbursable basis to other departments and agencies during certain special events.

(1) Presidential Protection. In accordance with Public Law 94-524, the Secretary of

Defense may provide temporary support to the USSS that is directly related to the security of the

President, Vice President, or the next in line of succession on a non-reimbursable basis. If the

support is not temporary, then it is provided on a reimbursable basis.

SECTION 7: DOD SUPPORT OF SPECIAL EVENTS

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