The Coast Guard (CG) is the nation’s smallest armed service and most misunderstood armed service. Most Americans know the Coast Guard is the nation’s premiere lifesaving service. Some may even know that the Coast Guard is the nation’s oldest continuing sea going service. While the Coast Guard falls under the UCMJ just like the other four branches, and often works side by side with them especially the Navy; The Coast Guard is usually trained for a very different mission than their DOD counterparts
Information Research Paper on Civil Support Teams Little is known about the National Guards Civil Support Teams. They are National Guard units that support civil authorities in responding to events were WMD’s are suspected, whether it be hostile use of various chemicals, accidental chemical spills, radiological sources or any one of numerous biological events. Liza Porteus Viana (2012) notes, “The National Guard’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams are known as some of the most effective
What is The Pennsylvania Army National Guard? The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is a branch of the United States Army that is mostly used today for homeland security. Although the National Guard is not active like the Reserves or Active Duty Army, they still have the same requirements and same responsibility. More than 22,000 men and women make up the Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard today. They reach from state quarters at Fort Indian Town Gap in Lebanon County to about 100
Amendment and concludes that the Second Amendment guarantees United States citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Shalhope, a specialist in eighteenth and nineteenth century American political culture, has a strong background in history as he is the George Lynn Cross Research Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma. Even though there are many different interpretations of the amendment, the Second Amendment clearly states that individuals have the right to bear arms. Shalhope argues
any request that is deemed to be within the parameters of their mission set. These teams are comprised of 22 Title-32 National Guard soldiers that remain on call 365 days a year prepared to deploy in support
Homeland Security and Homeland Defense are two of the main lines of defense for the United States. Both are equally important and have their unique roles in the security of the United States. The missions, responsibilities, operations, tasks, and resources needed to make the missions work are important. The responsibilities and efforts both share are also vital. The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is “to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other
Introduction The general topic for this literature review will be an examination of the Department of Defense and the National Guard in terms of Homeland Security. The areas of Homeland Defense and Civil Support will be primary subsections of Homeland Security which will be reviewed. For purposes of defining a time period none of the literature reviewed will be prior to September 11, 2001. The reasoning for this being to examine Homeland Defense using literature pertaining to 9/11 and the Boston
Introduction The U.S. Coast Guard is mandated to ensure and enforce border and maritime security. This critical component to national security plays a vital role in proactively engaging threats and illegal immigration to the United States. U.S. national security is a shared responsibility among all security agencies. Security related issues have been an elusive issue with many attacks directed towards the United States. While immigrants arriving through normal routes through railway, road, and air
The events of 9/11 showed us the importance of national security. The attack highlighted the weakness in identifying and denying asymmetrical style attacks against the United States. Port security, along with aviation, ground transportation, customs and other realms of security have seen their share of changes after 2001. In regards to seaborne trade, more than 95 percent of the nation's imported cargo moves through America's 361 seaports each year, and the maritime industry contributes more than
not it is domestic or foreign. Law enforcement and federal agencies aid in the effort to protect the homeland security with fusion centers and information sharing among agencies. Various elements make up the intelligence community from local and state law enforcement to federal agencies. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers, and force planners in the Department of Defense and the
For years I have aspired to become a part of an elite organization such as the military, and more importantly, the United States Navy. Its reputation for instilling high moral character was encouragement for me to develop into a more mature, responsible, and independent young citizen. There are certain qualities that an officer must possess such as: honor, courage, commitment, and attention to duty, responsiveness to orders, cooperation, loyalty, leadership, integrity, and discipline. Throughout
controlled by the treasury department. With the increasing demands of the border, the treasuries choose to create the Division of Customs in 1875. In 1927, the division of customs formed the B... ... middle of paper ... ...lding the Homeland Security State. NACLA Report On The Americas, 41(6), 15-20. Mora, Edwin. (May 8, 2012). GAO: New Border Patrol Strategy Lacks Measures to Gauge Effectiveness. CNSNews.com. Retrieved on November 11, 2012. From http://cnsnews.com/ news/article/gao-new-border-patrol-strategy-lacks-measures-gauge-
cultural resources and guarantee their accountability and respectful treatment. HISTORY: The U.S customs service was initially established during 17th century by the first congress of the United States at 31 July 1789 under the fifth act, which emerged from the 2nd and 3rd act of the first congress of United States, which established the system of tariffs on imported goods and tonnages of ships. There was a urgent need of money to support the federal government so the founding father and member of
influences on its development. The economy in particular has been an area of great importance. Many people have been factors in the growth of the United States’ economy. Perhaps the earliest and most influential of these was Alexander Hamilton. As shown in his effective policies, such as assumption of Revolutionary War debts, practical taxation, formation of the National Bank, and views on manufacturing, Hamilton was a dominant force from the beginning. During his term as secretary of the treasury, he acted
Satellites in Modern Society What do people think of when they think of a satellites? A big piece of metal just floating around in space? According to Merrium-Webster a satellite is a machine that is sent into space that moves around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet. Satellites help Americans without them even knowing it. Everyday Americans call people all around the country, watch television, and listen to the radio, but how do they think they do that? Almost always the answer is satellites
have been significantly changing and more complex, which is involving worldwide collaboration and mutual understanding . The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) has been managing maritime issues fundamentally for years and acceptable as the basic convention on solving maritime dilemmas. Not only dispute among states but also managing sea resources among states. Remarkably, maritime issues have been developing into more complex and complicated regarding the modernization, globalization
out to be one of the most impactful experiences of my college career. Circumnavigating the world and visiting twelve plus countries by ship tested my own individual values, beliefs, and ultimately influenced my future aspirations to join the coast guard. I was exposed to dozens of various cultures, environments, and challenges that further opened my eyes to issues facing developing nations. The experience further challenged me to become a more resourceful problem-solver. Whether it was navigating
editor for The New York Herald Tribune and a pilot. Wilson believed that civilian aviators and aircraft could be organized as a homeland air defense group to protect the U.S. against spies, saboteurs. He was able to convince the governor of his home state of New Jersey, Charles Edison and later Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York. Wilson believed that his Civil Air Defense Service could be used to police airports, fingerprint anyone involved in aviation, use private aircraft for liaison work, and
Case Brief Case Citation: SOLORIO v. UNITED STATES 483 U.S. 435 (1987) (No. 85-1581) Procedural History: The petitioner, who was serving as an active member in the United States Coast Guard, was facing a general court martial in New York for sexually abusing the underaged daughters of fellow Coast Guard members while serving at his previous duty station in Alaska and at his current duty station in New York. Solorio filed a motion to dismiss the charges stemming from Alaska arguing the court
1. Per ref (a) the Coast Guard is transferring category five Special Needs cases OCONUS; even though all the support services are not readily available to members and their families. The Coast Guard has five assigned categories within the Special Needs Program. The category five medical conditions require constant, high-level attention, such as in complicated cancer cases, multiple disabilities, severe cases of autism, and multiple, complex educational needs. In this category, Active Duty members