…Each impacted element restores communications using available resources and does not rely on protocols for establishing communications and liaison (from higher to lower, left to right, supporting to supported) to govern efforts to restore those communications…

…A DSC is an intermediate link in two distinct, separate chains of command flowing from different federal, territorial, and state governments (see Figure D-1). Although the DSC is empowered to exercise command on behalf of…

…FEMA IMATs provide the federal government with an early presence at an incident, integrating FEMA’s response capabilities into the existing community of emergency management functions. c. Multiagency Coordination Systems (1) The primary functions of multiagency…

…In response to an RFA from a civil authority, under imminently serious conditions and if time does not permit approval from higher authority, DOD officials may provide an immediate response by temporarily employing the resources under…

…The legal authorities governing the employment of US military forces in DSCA operations include federal and affected state laws and several directives, making a comprehensive legal review of DSCA plans essential. (1) Commanders should allow for…

…The response to a catastrophic incident, and any cascading effects, requires a coordinated effort involving local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal governments; NGOs; and private sector partners. All response partners, organized in support of an ESF…

…This responsibility does not change during urban operations. Forward support for combat forces continues to be the basic concept governing CSS operations. No significant changes in doctrine or organization are required. However, the characteristics and nature…

…in support of civil authorities. Also called EPLO. (DOD Dictionary. Source: JP 3-28) emergency support functions. Government and certain private-sector capabilities grouped into an organizational structure to provide the support, resources, program implementation, and…

…well as government-owned/contractor-operated and government-owned/government- operated facilities. DIB companies include domestic and foreign entities, with production assets located in many countries. Contrary to common belief, the DIB sector does not include…