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Appendix D D-6 JP 3-28 (6) In coordination with TAG and CDRUSNORTHCOM or CDRUSINDOPACOM, as appropriate, ensures each state has the opportunity to train and certify at least one NG officer to be designated to serve as a DSC. (7) In coordination with CDRUSNORTHCOM or CDRUSINDOPACOM, as appropriate, issues a certificate of qualification to qualified officers satisfactorily completing the required training. (8) When requested, and in coordination with the CJCS and CDRUSNORTHCOM or CDRUSINDOPACOM, as appropriate, advises SecDef on the granting of a one-time waiver requested by a governor for the training and certification required for an ARNG or ANG officer to be designated to serve as a DSC. (9) Ensures NGB (once SecDef has approved the designation of a DSC) enters the designated NG DSC’s information into the appropriate automated system to expedite the issuing of Title 10, USC, orders. 7. Dual-Status Commander USNORTHCOM and/or USINDOPACOM, in coordination with the NGB, conducts sufficient planning, preparation, and coordination such that appointment and employment of a DSC is an option capable of immediate implementation should the President or SecDef and governor of the affected state(s) so agree. This option should improve unity of effort and ensure a rapid response to save lives, prevent human suffering, and mitigate great property damage for designated planned events or in response to an emergency or major disaster within the US. a. USNORTHCOM’s training program, in coordination with USINDOPACOM and NGB, should: (1) Produce trained DSC officers who are qualified and certified to lead military forces (state and federal) in advance of, or in response to, a federally declared disaster or emergency. (2) Establish a cadre of trained Title 10, USC, officers, trained to assume duties as deputy commanders within USNORTHCOM and USINDOPACOM organizations, to support DSCs. (3) Utilize the trained, experienced, and deployable staff officers that reside within USNORTHCOM or USINDOPACOM organizations to support the DSC. (4) Pre-coordinate required documentation and establish the approval process in advance to facilitate the appointment of a DSC for an incident as quickly as possible. (5) Exercise the DSC concept within the existing exercise construct, including participation of the Title 10, USC, deputy commander and staff officers in state planning efforts, training events and exercises, when feasible.