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…In addition, SecDef orders a show of force to bolster and reassure friends and allies. Show of force operations are military in nature but often serve both diplomatic and military purposes. These operations may influence other…

…They also may conduct operations as a supported commander when directed by SecDef or the President. (2) Subordinate Unified Commands. When authorized by SecDef through the CJCS, commanders of unified (not specified) commands may establish subordinate…

…The President and Secretary of Defense (SecDef), through the CJCS, direct national-level support for combatant and subordinate commanders. SecDef, with the CJCS’s assistance, continually assesses the relative importance and urgency of various theater operations…

…Given SecDef approval where required, ASD(HD&GS) coordinates requests with the CJCS, the commanders of the CCMDs with DSCA responsibilities in the matter, and Military Department Secretaries and other DOD officials as appropriate. ASD(HD…

…ASD(HD&GS) will ensure SecDef’s authorization and signature for the DOD memorandum and that the state, Joint Staff, NGB, USNORTHCOM, and USINDOPACOM receive a copy. The CNGB will coordinate with TAG to ensure the…

…CCDRs may augment these SRUF, as necessary, by submitting requests for mission-specific RUF to the CJCS, for approval by SecDef (IAW CJCSI 3121.01, [U] Standing Rules of Engagement and Standing Rules for the Use…

…Any operational missions approved by the President or SecDef and otherwise permitted by law may be accomplished in federal duty status under Title 32, USC (e.g., DSC; employment of NG civil support teams; and other…

…Any use of traditional DOD intelligence assets or capabilities for nontraditional uses must be expressly approved by SecDef. (2) Intelligence is the product resulting from the collection, processing, integration, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of available information…

…The national importance of the DSCA mission is reflected in the elevated movement priorities that can be applied for these missions as directed by the President or SecDef. (b) The Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) enterprise…

…DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or is authorized by the President or SecDef.

…also be made available to operate equipment for the following additional purposes subject to joint approval by SecDef and the Attorney General (and the Secretary of State in the case of a law enforcement operation outside…

…the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and Global Security) (ASD[HD&GS]) for development and to SecDef for approval. Mission-specific RUF may be required depending on the situation. (c) Military responses to a credible…

…It also applies to the NG personnel when SecDef determines, with the concurrence of the governors of the affected states, that it is appropriate to employ NG personnel in Title 32, USC, status to fulfill a…

…When executing CAIS activities, PSYOP forces are restricted by policy and SecDef guidance to only broadcasting and disseminating public information. When authorized for employment in this manner, PSYOP forces utilize their media development, production, and dissemination…

…CCDRs usually participate in strategic discussions with the President and SecDef through the CJCS and with allies and multinational members. Thus the CCDR’s strategy is an element that relates to both US national strategy and…

…With SecDef approval, DOD may provide transportation support.

…Federal law, as codified in Title 10 and Title 32, United States Code (USC), creates distinct mechanisms for the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) and state authorities to call upon National Guard (NG) forces for resources. Federal…

…DSCA is support provided by federal military forces; DOD civilians; DOD contract personnel; and DOD component assets, to include NG forces (when SecDef, in coordination with the governors of the affected states, elects and requests to…

…DOD support to this response will be initiated through a formal RFA or mission assignment process or provided as directed by the President or SecDef. The integrity and Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard Bureau…

…It is DOD policy that it will remain postured to perform priority military missions in cyberspace at the direction of the President or SecDef. Defense support to cyberspace incident response will be provided within the framework…