US Africa Command JUDICIOUS RESPONSE 10-2 Academic Session 2 August 2010 The overall classification of this briefing is UNCLASSIFIED 1 U. S. Coast Guard OCONUS Hazard Response Capabilities CAPT Mark Huebschman

Presentation Objectives The objectives of this brief are to provide: An overview of the National Response Framework (NRF) An understanding of how the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) operates domestically under the NRF and the Services’ role in the NCF An overview of USCG capabilities and for authorities OCONUS response to Oil and Hazardous Material Spills An understanding of how the USCG could/would support AFRICOM and Department of State (DOS) efforts with respect to Foreign Consequence Management (FCM) within a “whole of Government” approach

Domestic Mandate Homeland Security Act of 2002 and HSPD-5 required a comprehensive national approach to domestic incident management through the development of a National Response Plan (revised as the National Response Framework (NRF) in 2008) & National Incident Management System (NIMS). NRP: Established… Federal coordination structures/mechanisms Direction for incorporation of existing plans Consistent approach to managing incidents NIMS: Standardizes incident management processes, protocols, and procedures for use by all responders. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 28, 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE HSPD-5

National Preparedness Framework Purpose Establish a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response Present an overview of key response principles, roles and structures that guide the national response; Describe how local, tribal, State, and Federal Government entities, private-sector and nongovernmental partners apply these principles for a coordinated, effective national response; Describe how these elements come together and are implemented by first responders, decision makers and supporting entities to provide a unified national response.

Key Elements of NRF Federal oversight authority (40 CFR ) Emergency Support Function (ESF) 10 deals with oil and hazardous materials spill response Response Organization Federal On-Scene Coordinator – USCG or EPA Unified Command National Response System Area Committees Regional Response Teams National Response Team Spill of National Significance (SONS) classification (40 CFR ) National Incident Commander NIMS Incident Command System (ICS)

Response Doctrine – 5 Key Principles Engaged partnership Tiered response Scalable, flexible and adaptable operational capabilities Unity of effort through unified command Readiness to act

7 National Incident Management System (NIMS) - Incident Command System (ICS) Unified Command Participants May Include: Local Official(s) State Official(s) Federal Official(s) Responsible Party Representative(s) Safety Liaison Information OperationsFinance and AdministrationLogisticsPlanning

8 U. S. Coast Guard Mission Portfolio Maritime Safety Protection of Natural Resources Maritime Mobility Maritime Security National Defense Search and Rescue Living Marine Resources Disaster Relief Marine Environmental Protection Oil Spill Response Law Enforcement Operations Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security Border Demarcation Defense Readiness Fisheries Enforcement Ice Operations Aids to Navigation Illegal Drug Interdiction Migrant Interdiction The U.S. Coast Guard’s 11 Congressionally mandated missions encompass the entire spectrum of the maritime environment.

USCG DOG Resource Management The Deployable Operations Group (DOG) maintains incident response capability for up to a Type 1 incident by utilizing whole units and/or components of its subordinate DSF’s and the DOG’s organic Deployable Element for support capability. DOG is responsible for: 1.Shaping and deploying Adaptive Force Packages (AFP) for use by CG Operational/Tactical Commanders 2.Sending DOG HQ personnel as an additional deployable staff element to fill specialized functions within the incident management organization or as Liaison to other Gov’t agencies 3.Readiness and deployment of the advanced logistical support team for initial stand up and maintenance of an interagency JFO 4.Specialized Staff Support to DOD and/or DOS

CG DOG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) DSFs are operational teams that deploy to support field-level activities during an incident or planned event. DSF teams participate in select CG drills, training and exercises in the field. When deployed, DOG retains ADCON and will transfer OPCON and TACON to the appropriate Area Commander. Area Commanders will retain OPCON and may delegate TACON to a lower echelon operational commander.

USCG Adaptive Force Package TAILORED ADAPTIVE FORCE PACKAGE MSRT Logistics Security MSSTPSU TACLET NSF AI/FP CBRNE Boat Forces PWCS LE Security CBRNE Env Response DOG Deployable Element (DE)

National Strike Force (NSF) The National Strike Force (NSF) provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. The NSF totals over 200 active duty, civilian, reserve, and auxiliary personnel and includes the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC); the Atlantic Strike Team; the Gulf Strike Team; the Pacific Strike Team; and the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT).

Assistance to Foreign Governments It is the USCG’s policy to provide assistance to foreign governments: On an as-available, not-to-interfere, cost-reimbursable basis whenever providing such assistance is determined by DOS to be in the national interest. (Performed under 14 U.S.C. 141 a.) In the USCG’s interest as a training opportunity to maintain/enhance experience levels and response posture for major pollution incidents. Requests must be made on a government-to-government basis through established diplomatic channels. USCG must, except in extraordinary cases, be reimbursed for assistance provided; normally limited to out-of-pocket costs (travel, per diem, equipment expenses, etc.) USCG does not have legal authority to accept reimbursement directly from the foreign government; must be funneled through DOS. Requests for assistance from foreign governments will be granted only if providing the service will not seriously interfere with readiness for response within the U.S.

Assistance to Foreign Govts (Cont.) USCG has to ensure that, if requested, any equipment provided does not necessarily conflict with private enterprise, and that any NSF equipment deployed will be available only for such time as to allow for adequate response by the commercial sector. Actions to be taken by USCG personnel in support of a Foreign Government are typically limited to: -Assist in evaluating existing contingency plans, developing incident- specific plans if current plans are inadequate or nonexistent; advise on appropriate mitigation measures and efficiency of efforts already undertaken, including the need for and evaluation of equipment. -USCG-owned equipment may be deployed to scene if assisted government is willing to bear the fiscal burden -Providing pollution response training; evaluate host country’s current training capability and make recommendations for future needs. USCG assistance may be provided as part of a multi-agency response handled by the National Response Team.

DoD RFF Process for CG Resources CG-DCO CG- 533 Incident DoD COCOM CG Area Command CG- 532 CCG 3.CG-DCO confirms request through appropriate Office 4.CG-DCO recommends action to CCG, who approves/denies 1.DoD COCOM requests CG assistance through CG Area Command 2.Area Commander communicates need to HQ (CG-DCO) (NOTE: CG-532 is Office of Counterterrorism & Defense Operations Policy; CG-533 is Office of Incident Management & Preparedness)

DoS RFF Process for CG Resources 3.CG-DCO confirms request through appropriate Office 4.CG-DCO recommends action to CCG, who approves/denies 1.Country requests US assistance through US DoS/element 2.DoS requests CG assistance through HQ (CG-DCO) CG- 533 Incident Country CG-DCO CG- 532 CCG US DoS element (NOTE: CG-532 is Office of Counterterrorism & Defense Operations Policy; CG-533 is Office of Incident Management & Preparedness)

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