United States. Department of the Air Force
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 10
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"This publication implements Defense Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) Program; DODD 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA); and DODD 5525.5, DOD Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials and establishes policy to ensure the Air Force plans, organizes, and trains forces to conduct Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations within the United States and its territories and protectorates consistent with the Air Force mission. Doctrine in support of this Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) is found in Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 3-27, Homeland Operations; AFDD 3-40, Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations; AFDD 4-02, Health Services; Joint Publication (JP) 3-28, Civil Support; and JP 3-41, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Consequence Management which provide official doctrine on Air Force support to federal, state, or local civil authorities in cases of natural or man-made domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, or authorized law enforcement activities ... This revision changes the title from 'Homeland Defense and Civil Support' to 'Defense Support of Civil Authorities' and clarifies doctrine, policy, organization roles, and responsibilities to coordinate and organize efforts to manage, prepare for, and respond to natural or man-made disasters"--Pages 1-2.