…Insular areas covered under DSCA include the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands…

…The National Response Framework (NRF) response guidance describes coordinating resources within jurisdictions, among adjacent jurisdictions, and with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as the American Red Cross. Federal Role The USG maintains a…

…Ordinarily, this will be Commander, US Northern Command, for the continental US, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands and Commander, US Pacific Command, for Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The…

…Legend CBRN chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear DOD Department of Defense FAA Federal Aviation Administration NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command ROE rules of engagement RUF rules for the use of force USG United States Government…

…The M14 mine (a plastic type of antipersonnel landmine) cannot currently be used by American forces due to the Leahy Amendment of 1995 and the Certain Conventional Weapons Convention, of which the United States is a…

…NGO nongovernmental organization NIMS National Incident Management System NJOIC National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command NRF National Response Framework NSHS National Strategy for Homeland Security NSSE national special security event…

…The North American Aerospace Defense Command Agreement and Terms of Reference and the Canadian/US Basic Security Document.

…Aachen, the ancient capital of Charlemagne, had symbolic political and psychological significance to both the Germans and Americans. Furthermore, it was the first city on German soil to face an assault by the Allies. This first…

…After much fighting, particularly in strongpoints outside the city, the German garrison surrendered to the Americans. Unfortunately for the Americans, the port facilities were destroyed which denied their early use by Allied forces. (Length of battle…

…The Battle for Hue, although only one of over one hundred different attacks of the Tet Offensive of 1968, had a negative impact on the will of both the American people and their political leadership. Hue…