JP 3-28, page 133
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Joint Publication: Defense Support of Civil Authorities
29 October 2018 public edition (Wayback JCS copy; S2 cited as JP 328 / JP 3-28 DSCA)
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Defense Support of Civil Authorities Planning Format (Notional)
H-3
(2) General. Describe the operation by phase.
(a) Phase I
1. Commander’s Intent
2. Timing
3. Objectives and Desired Effects
4. Risk
5. Execution
6. Employment
7. Transition/Termination Criteria
(b) Remaining Phases. Describe each phase using the same format.
b. Tasks. List the tasks assigned to each element of the supported and supporting
agencies and/or commands. Each task should be a concise statement of an activity to be
performed and include all key elements.
(1) Supported
Federal,
Regional,
state
and
local
civil
governments/Agencies/Commands.
(2) Supporting Commands/Units.
(3) Supporting Combat Support Agencies.
(4) Other USG Departments and Agencies (e.g., DHS, FEMA).
(5) Non USG department and agencies (e.g., national, regional, state and local
civil governments, NGOs/international organizations, and private sector elements).
c. Coordinating Instructions. List the instructions applicable to the whole
command, its elements, and agencies or entities external to the command. (Refer to Annex
V, Interagency Coordination). Areas, events or items requiring coordination for DSCA
Operations may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Liaison arrangements with federal, regional, state and local civil
governments.
(2) Liaison arrangements with allied forces, if applicable.
(3) Establishment of operational boundaries.
(4) EMACs.