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==Full definition==
==Full definition==
"follow me on ig @iiamkjay for a cookie"<ref name=defense>[https://fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp3_27.pdf FAS.ORG: '''''Homeland Defense, Joint Publication 3-27''''', 12 July 2007]<br>Definition p.6, Threat strategy p.20-21</ref>
"Homeland defense (HD) is the protection of a [[sovereignty]], territory, domestic population, and critical defense [[infrastructure]] against external threats and [[aggression]], or other threats as directed
by the leader of that nation such as the [[President of the United States]]. The [[United States Department of Defense]] is partially responsible for the Homeland defense mission of the United States, and therefore leads the HD response, with other departments and agencies in support of DOD efforts."<ref name=defense>[https://fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp3_27.pdf FAS.ORG: '''''Homeland Defense, Joint Publication 3-27''''', 12 July 2007]<br>Definition p.6, Threat strategy p.20-21</ref>


==Threat strategy==
==Threat strategy==

Revision as of 17:49, 4 May 2021

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

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

Full definition

"follow me on ig @iiamkjay for a cookie"[3]

Threat strategy

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

  • Diminished protection afforded by geographic distances
  • Traditional threats remain
  • Greater risk of a weapon of mass destruction attack
  • Increased potential for miscalculation and surprise
  • Increased potential for terrorist attacks
  • Increased challenges from weak and failing states and non-state actors
  • Increasing diversity in sources and unpredictability of the locations of conflict
  • Threats to US vital interests overseas
  • Increasing transnational.

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

See also

References

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