Leveraging Military Integration and Response for Domestic Disasters
20 September 2024
Nofolk, VA --
Navy Warfare Development Center is thrilled to announce the release of the "Quick Reference Guide for Navy Commanders: Integrating Military Support to Domestic Disasters"
This guide is intended to assist Navy commanders and staffs in planning and executing defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) at federal and state levels. While there are many potential missions for
US Navy personnel as part of DSCA, the overarching purposes of all DSCA missions are to: Save Lives, Alleviate Suffering, and Protect Property."
This guide incorporates lessons learned and best practices from military responses to domestic disasters. It is based on current laws, regulations, policy, and doctrine.
To download the quick reference guide please go to :
https://www.nwdc.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Defense-Support-of-Civil-Authorities-DSCA-Quick-Reference-Guide/