Homeland defense
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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
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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
- National Strategy for Homeland Security
- Air Forces Northern National Security Emergency Preparedness Directorate
References
- ^ FAS.ORG: Counterterrorism Joint Publication 3-26',13 November 2009, approved.
Definition deferred to Homeland Defense, Joint Publication JP 3-27] - ^ 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.] - ^ a b c FAS.ORG: Homeland Defense, Joint Publication 3-27, 12 July 2007
Definition p.6, Threat strategy p.20-21