Provide a brief overview of the roles of the following entities as they relate to homeland security. a. Department of Defense and in particular US Northern Command (NORTHCOM). b. National Guard

Explanation:

a) Department of Defense:

President Bush in 2002 signed a Unified Command Plan where NORTHCOM came about. The mission of NORTHCOM is to intercept and plan Civil Support and Homeland Defense operations.

They are responsible for protecting their assigned area. NORTHCOM is also part of the (NORAD) North American Aerospace Defense Command with along with their counterpart Canada who watches for any incoming threats by air and sea.

The Department of Defense is also protecting and preventing any attacks on the U.S, its possessions, and territories, in working with NORTHCOM.

Department of Defense administers missions in the military to include missile defense and its boundaries, air patrols and maritime defense.

b) National guard:

The Army National Guard is community-based and reports to the governor of its respective state unless called to protect U.S. domestic interests in times of conflict or natural disaster.

Members of the National Guard hold civilian jobs or attend school while conducting their military training part time.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

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