Emergency Medical Responders /The Army Study Guide: Defense Support of Civil Authorities Part 3
The Army Study Guide: Defense Support of Civil Authorities Part 3
This deck covers key concepts related to the Army's role in supporting civil authorities, including military response levels, the Posse Comitatus Act, and examples of military support in civilian contexts.
Military response for Disasters Occurs at four levels what are they?
At the Direction of the Governor for State National Guard Forces; After a Declaration by the President, which the Governor of the Affected State requests; At the Direction of Secretaries of the Army, Navy, or Air Force for Capabilities not assigned to Combatant Commanders (such as Bases and Installations); Through Immediate Response Authority, which specifies certain conditions allowing Military Support in Urgent Situations
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Military response for Disasters Occurs at four levels what are they?
At the Direction of the Governor for State National Guard Forces; After a Declaration by the President, which the Governor of the Affected State reque...
What is the Army’s Role in providing Support for Responding to Accidental or Deliberate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents?
Federal Military and State National Guard Forces would provide Specialized Capabilities and General-Purpose Forces
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What is a Pandemic Disease Outbreak?
a Global Disease Outbreak
What are Pandemic disease outbreaks also known as?
Pandemics
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When does a Pandemic occur?
When a New Disease Emerges for which people have little or No Immunity, and No Vaccine is Immediately Available
Can Army Soldiers Act as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law and Perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions?
No, the Posse Comitatus Act Prohibits the use of the Active Army, Air Force, the Marine Corps and Navy as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Fe...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Military response for Disasters Occurs at four levels what are they? | At the Direction of the Governor for State National Guard Forces; After a Declaration by the President, which the Governor of the Affected State requests; At the Direction of Secretaries of the Army, Navy, or Air Force for Capabilities not assigned to Combatant Commanders (such as Bases and Installations); Through Immediate Response Authority, which specifies certain conditions allowing Military Support in Urgent Situations |
What is the Army’s Role in providing Support for Responding to Accidental or Deliberate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Incidents? | Federal Military and State National Guard Forces would provide Specialized Capabilities and General-Purpose Forces |
What is a Pandemic Disease Outbreak? | a Global Disease Outbreak |
What are Pandemic disease outbreaks also known as? | Pandemics |
When does a Pandemic occur? | When a New Disease Emerges for which people have little or No Immunity, and No Vaccine is Immediately Available |
Can Army Soldiers Act as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law and Perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions? | No, the Posse Comitatus Act Prohibits the use of the Active Army, Air Force, the Marine Corps and Navy as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law and perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions; Except as Expressly Authorized by the Constitution of the United States or by Another Act of Congress |
What does the Posse Comitatus Act Prohibit? | the use of the Active Army, Air Force, he Marine Corps and Navy as Enforcement Officials to Execute State or Federal Law and perform Direct Law Enforcement Functions; Except as Expressly Authorized by the Constitution of the United States or by Another Act of Congress |
Does the Posse Comitatus Act apply to State National Guard forces in State Active Duty Status and title 32 status? | No |
Does the Posse Comitatus Act apply to the Coast Guard? | No, the Coast Guard has Inherent Law Enforcement Powers under title 14, USC |
What are the two Categories for Law enforcement support? | Direct and Indirect Support |
Can the Active Army provide Direct Support to Law Enforcement? | No, Federal Law Prohibits this |
Can the Army provide Indirect Support to Law Enforcement? | Yes |
What is Indirect Support to Law Enforcement? | Logistical, Transportation, and Training Assistance except when Emergency Authority Applies |
What is Direct Support to Law Enforcement? | Enforcing the Law and Engaging in Physical Contact with Offenders |
Can National Guard Forces provide Direct Support of Civilian Law Enforcement? | Yes, State and Territorial Governors can authorize this, however, such use is a Temporary Expedient and must be in Accordance with State Laws |
What are some Examples of Other Designated Support? | National Special Security Events, Olympics, Inaugurations, or State Funerals |
What is an Example of a Mission that Federal or State National Guard Forces receive on a Regular Basis? | Firefighting on Federal, State, and Local Undeveloped Land (Wild land Firefighting) |
What are some activities that Soldiers have supported in the past because of a Shortage in Labor or an Increase in Demand? | Skilled Soldiers replaced Striking Air Controllers in the Federal Aviation Administration until Newly Hired Civilians Completed Training. Soldiers have Moved Coal during Strikes or Even Operated Key Commercial Enterprises when National Security Considerations justified such Extreme Action |