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iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-28 DATED 31 JULY 2013 • Chapter I contains updated language to describe the National Response Framework and National Incident Management System aligned with Department of Homeland Security revisions. • Chapter II removes the traditional Department of Defense (DOD) phasing construct. A Federal Emergency Management Agency phasing example is placed in Appendix J to emphasize DOD’s supporting role and the need to synchronize with the lead federal agency; also added a more robust assessment section with defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) specific metrics in this chapter. • Chapter IV provides a more accurate and thorough description of incident awareness and assessment and added descriptions of defense support to cyberspace incident response and cyber support. • Chapter V adds clarification and updated language in the intelligence support section specifically for the use of unmanned aircraft systems and imagery. Made public affairs section language consistent with changes in joint publication (JP) 3-61, Public Affairs, and JP 3.13-2, Military Information Support Operations. Provided updated policy and doctrinal language on health services for DSCA. • Appendix B was added to outline the emergency support functions. • Appendices H and J were added for sample planning and phasing formats for DSCA operations, respectively.