Accounting /The Army Study Guide: Defense Support of Civil Authorities Part 2
The Army Study Guide: Defense Support of Civil Authorities Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and procedures related to the Army's role in Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), including sustainment, legal considerations, and the roles of different military components.
Why is it Critical for a Unit to be Proficient in Sustainment?
The Unit deliver Personnel, Medical Support, Supplies, and Equipment, while Maintaining their Equipment and Soldiers often in areas Devastated by a Disaster and Lacking Potable Water, Electrical Power, and Sanitation
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Why is it Critical for a Unit to be Proficient in Sustainment?
The Unit deliver Personnel, Medical Support, Supplies, and Equipment, while Maintaining their Equipment and Soldiers often in areas Devastated by a Di...
What are the 3 purposes for Army support to DSCA?
Save Lives; Alleviate Suffering; Protect Property
What are four Defining Characteristics Shape the Actions of Commanders and Leaders in any Mission to Support DSCA?
State and Federal Laws define how Military Forces Support Civil Authorities; Civil Authorities are in Charge, and Military Forces Support them; Milita...
Who should Commander consult Before Authorizing Soldiers to Execute any Task outside the Mission received through the Chain of Command?
their Staff Judge Advocate
Can Army Chaplains provide Religious Support for Civilians outside the Department of Defense?
No, Unless Waived by Legal Authority, Laws Restrict Army Chaplains from Conducting Religious Support for Civilians outside the Department of Defense
What does RUF stand for?
Rules for Use of Force and is Equivalent to Rules of Engagement
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Term | Definition |
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Why is it Critical for a Unit to be Proficient in Sustainment? | The Unit deliver Personnel, Medical Support, Supplies, and Equipment, while Maintaining their Equipment and Soldiers often in areas Devastated by a Disaster and Lacking Potable Water, Electrical Power, and Sanitation |
What are the 3 purposes for Army support to DSCA? | Save Lives; Alleviate Suffering; Protect Property |
What are four Defining Characteristics Shape the Actions of Commanders and Leaders in any Mission to Support DSCA? | State and Federal Laws define how Military Forces Support Civil Authorities; Civil Authorities are in Charge, and Military Forces Support them; Military Forces depart when Civil Authorities are able continue Without Military Support; Military Forces Must Document Costs of all Direct and Indirect Support Provided |
Who should Commander consult Before Authorizing Soldiers to Execute any Task outside the Mission received through the Chain of Command? | their Staff Judge Advocate |
Can Army Chaplains provide Religious Support for Civilians outside the Department of Defense? | No, Unless Waived by Legal Authority, Laws Restrict Army Chaplains from Conducting Religious Support for Civilians outside the Department of Defense |
What does RUF stand for? | Rules for Use of Force and is Equivalent to Rules of Engagement |
How is the RUF established? | According to State Laws |
When must Leaders Review the RUF with their Subordinates? | Before Every Mission |
What is the First Purpose of DSCA? | to Save Lives |
When is Lethal Force Authorized? | As a Last Resort |
Who is in charge during a DSCA Mission? | the Supported Civil Authorities |
What is the Army’s Primary Role in DSCA? | Only for Support |
What is one of the Biggest Mistakes that Tactical Commanders can make during DSCA? | to Assume they Need to Take Charge upon arrival at the Scene of an Incident |
What is the Army’s End State to DSCA? | Means that State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Authorities become able to Provide Effective Support to their Citizens Without the further Assistance from Military Forces |
Do Civilian Agencies Issue Orders to Military Units? | No, Typically a Defense Coordinating Officer Translate the Civilian Guidance into Mission Assignments |
Why must Units maintain a Detailed Record of Operations, not just Direct Expenditures for any DSCA Missions? | because Supported Civilian Agencies Must Reimburse Department of Defense for any Support provided |
Who must reimburse the Army for a DSCA support? | the Federal Agency Requesting Military Support |
What sets the Guidelines for Reimbursements from Federal Funds to Federal Agencies and States? | The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act |
How much do States usually have to Reimburse FEMA? | 25% according to Federal Law |
What is the Dual Role of The Army National Guard? | a State Military Force under the Governor, and as a Reserve Component of the Army that the President May Mobilize for Federal Service |
What are the Advantages of using The Army National Guard during DSCA? | Proximity, Responsiveness, Knowledge of Local Conditions, Tactical Flexibility in Domestic Environments, and Closer Association with State and Local Officials |
What are the Disadvantages of using The Army National Guard during DSCA? | Wide Distribution of Units between States, Limited Endurance, and the Limited Ability of the States to Fund them for Extended Periods |
What are the Regular Army’s Key Capabilities for Domestic Support Missions? | its Ability to Generate Large Forces Rapidly and Sustain them for Long Periods in an Emergency |
What are the Limiting Factors when using The Regular Army? | Proximity, Legal Considerations, and Operational Commitments |
What are the three categories of Duty Status apply to Domestic Operations? | Federal Military Forces (also referred to as forces in title 10 status), National Guard Forces serving in title 32 status (conducting DSCA), and National Guard Forces serving in State Active Duty Status (conducting National Guard Civil Support) |
What are the Army’s Four Primary Tasks associated with DSCA? | Provide Support for Domestic Disasters; Provide Support for Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents; Provide Support for Domestic Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies; Provide other designated support |
What is an “Incident”? | an Occurrence, caused by Either Human Action or Natural Phenomena, that requires Action to Prevent or Minimize Loss of Life or Damage to Property and/or Natural Resources |
What can be called in “Incident” IAW National Preparedness Doctrine? | Any Type of Domestic Disaster, Emergency, or Event requiring support |
What are some Examples of Natural Disasters that can provide Advanced Warning that may require support? | Hurricanes, Floods, Fires, Ice Storms, or Volcanic Eruptions |
What are some examples of Disasters that usually provide No warning? | an Earthquake or a Chemical Accident |