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…At the strategic level, emergency preparedness encompasses those planning activities, such as continuity of operations and continuity of government, undertaken to ensure DOD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to support the President and SecDef…

…When time does not permit, a conference call will be arranged between the governor and SecDef to discuss the appointment of a DSC and with the governor’s consent and SecDef’s authorization, the MOA will…

…ROE are the means by which the President, SecDef, and operational commanders regulate the use of armed force in the context of applicable political and military policy, and domestic and international law. ROE provides a framework…

…APEX activities span many organizational levels, but the focus is on the interaction between SecDef and CCDRs, which ultimately helps the President and SecDef decide when, where, and how to commit US military forces. The interactive…