Reflection on Doctrine and Defense Support of Civil Authorities

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the U.S. Army and National Guard support local, state, and federal authorities during domestic emergencies and natural disasters. Along with offense, defense, and stability operations, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, or DSCA, is an element of Decisive Action; however, it differs in several key areas - particularly the laws and authorities that govern US forces operating within the homeland.
 
The panel consists of Brigadier General John Rueger, Director of the Joint Staff, Kansas National Guard; COL Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD; Stephen Tennant, Assistant Professor at the Command and General Staff College; and joining us by phone from Fort Sam Houston is Mr. Robert Gonzales, Senior Domestic Operational Law Attorney, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army North.

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