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Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense & Americas’ Security Affairs

Mr. Robert SalessesOffice of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs

9th Annual Conference on Technologies for

Critical Incident Preparedness

POLICYObjectives for Presentation

Better understanding DoD roles and responsibilities

“The United States derives much of its strength from its advantage in the realm of science and technology (S&T), and we must continue to use this advantage and encourage innovative research and development to assist in protecting and defending against the range of natural and man-made threats confronting the Homeland.” – National Strategy for Homeland Security, (October 2007)

Challenges of National Security Environment

Enable partnerships through shared capabilities and expertise

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National Security Environment

Threats to U.S. interests at home and abroad are more diverse, leading to increasing attacks worldwide

Madrid Train Bombing March ‘04

London Bombing July ‘05

Scotland Car Bombing June ‘07

Foiled Fort Dix Plots October ‘07

Foiled attacks in Germany, Sept ‘07

Foiled JFK plot, June 2007

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National Security Environment- Security Assessment

Transnational threats will be the most pressing Terrorists will seek to

Attack Americans at home and abroad Inflict mass casualties or cause mass panic through CBRN means (e.g., CBRN

weapons or conversion of civilian infrastructure or transport into WMD)

Natural Hazards Earthquake Flood, Tsunami Wildfire Health and Disease

Nation-state threats will continue “Traditional” ballistic and cruise missile threats Rogue states employing asymmetric means Potential emergence of a regional peer competitor

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• Lead: Defend the United States from direct attack– At the direction of the President or the Secretary of

Defense – Combat Air Patrols, Maritime Intercepts, Missile

Defense

• Enable: Improve partner capabilities– “Internationalize” homeland defense through security

cooperation– Increase capabilities of Federal, State and local first

responders to improve homeland security

• Support: Provide defense support of civil authorities– At the direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense– Natural Disasters and CBRNE Consequence Management

DoD’s Roles and Responsibilities

POLICY1401 Technology Transfer Program

• Enhance the capabilities of Federal, State and local first responders.

PUBLIC LAW 107-314 (FY03 National Defense Authorization Act) Section 1401: The Secretary of Defense “shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to coordinate all Department of Defense efforts to identify, evaluate, deploy, and transfer to Federal, State, and local first responders technology, items, and equipment in support of homeland security.”

• Make available DoD technology, items, and equipment that are compatible and interoperable with those of Federal, State and local first responders.

• Create opportunities to collaborate on research, development, testing, and evaluation of high priority technology, items, and equipment

• Facilitate awareness of DoD activities in support of public safety and homeland security.

POLICYMeeting First Responder Needs

FederalDepartment of Justice

Department of Homeland Security

Technical Support Working Group

Interagency Board (IAB)

State/LocalInternational Association of Chiefs of Police

International Association of Fire Chiefs

National Sheriff’s Association

International Association of Emergency Managers

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

State Coordinators for Federal Transfer Programs

Municipal Emergency Manager

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Sharing Capabilities and Competencies1401 Technology Transfer

Current Capabilities Surplus equipment can be acquired by first responders DoD uses equipment loan programs to allow first responders to “test drive”

robots and other equipment prior to making purchase decisions

Near-Term/Future Capabilities Building the world’s dominant military force requires a very significant

investment in R&D and in the infrastructure & people to carry it out DoD invests in many areas that benefit first responders

Sharing Expertise and Competencies DoD provides operational and technical expertise in support of DHS-led

programs that assist first responders Communications systems, CBRN equipment, Bomb Squads

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Current Capabilities 1401 Technology Transfer

Excess DoD Property• Law Enforcement and Fire Services• Available at no cost to requesting agency• Examples: Vehicles, helicopters, computers, night vision

devices, watercraft

Tens of millions of dollars yearly in purchase savings and no cost equipment transfers

Use of DoD and GSA Purchase Contracts• Law Enforcement and Fire Services• Available for counter-drug equipment and supplies• Examples: Vehicles, repair parts, personal protective clothing

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Current Capabilities 1401 Technology Transfer

… Now used as a Police Vehicle in Charlotte, NC

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Current Capabilities 1401 Technology Transfer

…Now used in Columbus, GA

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Current Capabilities 1401 Technology Transfer

… Now used by Cornerville, AR Fire Department

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Near-Term/Future Capabilities1401 Technology Transfer

Cooperative R&D also benefits first responders

• Command and control / emergency management• Interoperable communications• CBRNE Detection• Medical• Personnel location and tracking• Surveillance Technologies• Identity Management

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Near-Term/Future Capabilities 1401 Technology Transfer

Items originally developed for military use and currently available to first responders and the general public

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Shared Expertise and Competencies1401 Technology Transfer

• Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP)

– Assess communications infrastructure gaps and translate operational requirements into technical requirements that can be used to design an interoperable communications system.

• Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)– Provide technology, equipment, training and technical assistance to selected

small and rural jurisdictions.

• Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program (DPETAP)

– Army teams that provide on site technical assistance to assist first responders in better selecting, operating, and maintaining their CBRN equipment.

• Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse Program (HDER)– Navy provides surplus radiological detection instrumentation, training, and long

term technical support to emergency responder agencies

POLICY1401 Interdepartmental Cooperation

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Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities

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Questions?

POLICYWho DoD is Working to Support

• Police and Sherriff's Patrol Officers: 624,380*• Firefighters: 283,630 • Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics: 196,190

*Data compiled from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May ‘06

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Major Attempts and Successful Acts of Transnational Terror

• 1979- Radicalized Iranian students storm US Embassy and take US hostages• 1983- Terrorists bomb the US Embassy and Marine Barracks in • Beirut, Lebanon• 1993- 1st terrorist bombing attempt against the World Trade Center• 1995- Bojinka (“Big Bang”)- Airliner Bomb Plot• 1996- Hezbollah car bombing of Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia• 1998- Al Qaeda US Embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya• 2000- USS Cole attack in the Port of Aden• 2000- Millennium Bomb Plot• 2001- Al Qaeda attacks on Washington, DC & New York City• 2001- Richard Reid/Shoe Bomb Plot• 2002- Bali Attack• 2003- Terrorist attack on British Consulate in Turkey• 2004- Madrid Train Bomb Attack• 2005- London Underground Bomb Attack• 2006- Trans-Atlantic Airliner Bomb Plot

The terrorist enemy now considers the US homeland a preeminent part of the global theater of combat, and so must we.

POLICYRoles and Definitions

Homeland security is a concerted National effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the US to terrorism, and minimize the damage & assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks.

National Strategy for Homeland Security

• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for the homeland security of the United States.

• DHS also has responsibilities beyond the prevention of terrorism, including leading the US Government response to mitigation and recovery of natural disasters, WMD attacks, and other emergencies.

• Other federal agencies, such as the FBI, also have critical roles in combating terrorism (e.g., FBI is responsible for terrorist crisis management in the U.S.)

POLICYRoles and Definitions

Homeland defense is the protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, & critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President.

• DoD roles within the United States:– Homeland Defense (HD)

• DoD exercises its core warfighting mission – to defend U.S. territory and interests• Missions include: Maritime Interception Operations, Air Patrols over U.S. airspace, Land-based

defense of critical infrastructure and assets, and Use of military forces, when directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, to protect the U.S. and territories from attack

• Threats can be from states or non-state actors– Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)

• Typical DoD DSCA missions include support to law enforcement, support to the U.S. Coast Guard, wildland firefighting, etc.