Helping Hand - The Border Duress Call: Military Assistance to Federal Agencies in the Aftermath of September 11, 2001

摘要

Thesis Question: How can the Department of Defense best provide direct assistance to federal agencies executing preventative measures associated with homeland security. New and improved methods are required for the DOD to efficiently provide direct assistance to federal agencies in the future. This assistance is critical to our national security and it is critical to the mental well being of the American public. From March to September 2002, soldiers helped to secure our borders making a very bold statement concerning the government intentions in securing the homeland; to keep America safe we must be able to assure the public that our borders are secure. A provocative reality was quickly revealed; there exists a distinct gap in the DOD directives on how to provide direct assistance to federal agencies operating in a law enforcement capacity.