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Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: toll free (866) 512-1800; D.C. area (202) 512- 1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 Mail: Stop IDCC, Washington, D.C. 20402-0001 ISBN 978-0-16-086060-7 DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit NAVIGATING THE HANDBOOK The DSCA Handbook is divided into five major sections—the Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit on this side of the handbook with four sections, background, planning, staff annexes, and reference annexes; and the Liaison Officer Toolkit on the reverse side. Major sections are delineated by colored bottom borders as indicated in the section descriptions that follow. Background Chapters Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), including legal, doctrinal, and policy issues. This chapter also provides a quick summary of the legal underpinnings related to DSCA. Chapter 2 is an overview of incident management processes, including the National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS), as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) organizations. Chapter 3 discusses civilian and military responses to a natural disaster. Also included are the organization and command relationships involved in DoD response to a disaster. Chapter 4 is a brief review of the Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analysis. Planning Chapters Chapter 5 provides DSCA planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is a review of safety and operational/composite risk management processes. Chapters 7 through 11 contain the Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natural hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA. i UNCLASSIFIED Navigating the Handbook DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit Annexes complement the content of this handbook by providing other useful information. Staff Annexes Annex A contains information on Legal Aspects of DSCA. Annex B discusses Standing Rules for the Use of Force (SRUF) and contains SRUF templates. Annex C is a Suggested Individual Equipment Matrix. Annex D provides DSCA Mission Assignment Review Criteria. Annex E explains the Request for Assistance/Mission Assignment Process. Annex F lists the DoD Pre-Scripted Mission Assignments (PSMAs) associated with Emergency Support Functions. Annex G gives examples of Command Messages and Straight Talk Messages. Annex H lists State TAGs/National Guard POCs. Annex I provides Defense Coordinating Officer Contact Information. Annex J contains copies of pertinent Reports—Joint Personnel Status and Casualty Report (JPERSTAT) and Logistics Status Report (LOGSTAT)—and a Resource Tracking List. Reference Annexes Annex K lists References used in the development of this handbook. Annex L lists Useful Websites. Annex M is the Glossary/Terms annex. Annex N is the Acronym annex. ii UNCLASSIFIED Navigating the Handbook DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit Liaison Officer Toolkit Chapter 1, Liaison Handbook: Duties and Responsibilities is designed to assist Liaison Officers in performing their duties. Chapters 2 through 9 include information on capabilities of High Demand Task Organizations in a DSCA environment. Chapter 2: Military Law Enforcement Chapter 3: Military Engineering Chapter 4: Aviation Chapter 5: Communication Chapter 6: Search and Rescue Chapter 7: Medical Capabilities Chapter 8: Mortuary Affairs Chapter 9: CBRNE Response Capabilities Special information is found in color-coded boxes throughout the handbook. Green note boxes indicate critical information. Orange document boxes provide references pertinent to the subject area. Red boxes provide warnings. Blue boxes indicate vignettes. Gray boxes give information on special topics of interest. iii UNCLASSIFIED Navigating the Handbook DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit This page intentionally left blank iv UNCLASSIFIED Navigating the Handbook DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit PREFACE This Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Handbook was prepared by the Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Command, Quick Reaction Test (QRT) team under the direction of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Deputy Director, Air Warfare (DD, AW). Purpose The purpose of this handbook is to assist tactical level Commanders and Staffs in planning and executing DSCA operations. Scope The DSCA Handbook provides overarching processes and recommended planning factors to enable tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and subsequently execute assigned DSCA missions for all-hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high-yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applicability The DSCA Handbook applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DoD) components (Active and Reserve Forces, and National Guard when in federal status). Additionally, these planning factors may be useful as a guide to National Guard forces under state control. This document also provides useful information for local and state first responders, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, the United States Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel operating within the National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS). v UNCLASSIFIED Preface DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit Endorsements The DSCA Handbook has been endorsed by the following agencies: The United States Northern Command United States Marine Corps United States Air Force The National Guard Bureau Federal Emergency Management Agency vi UNCLASSIFIED Preface DSCA Handbook Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit vii UNCLASSIFIED Preface