Acts of Man - Acts of God. Who Should Manage the Military Response

摘要

Currently, requests to DoD for support in the aftermath of a natural disaster are made through the Executive Secretariat to the Army's Director of Military Support (DOMS). Should a domestic terrorist attack occur, which uses chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive weapons (CBRNE), DoD has determined that the request may require special management and, as a result, would route the request to the Joint Staff. This paper analyzes the existing procedures to request military assistance for supporting civil authorities in the aftermath of both a natural disaster and a domestic CBRNE event. Recommendations are then made to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those procedures.