“USNORTHCOM 101” DETER  PREVENT  DEFEAT  MITIGATE Protecting Americans Where they Live and Work Protecting Americans Where they Live and Work

What we’ll explain today Why NORTHCOM?Why NORTHCOM? The missionThe mission Area of ResponsibilityArea of Responsibility Our organizationOur organization PartnersPartners Operational examplesOperational examples SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions Why NORTHCOM?Why NORTHCOM? The missionThe mission Area of ResponsibilityArea of Responsibility Our organizationOur organization PartnersPartners Operational examplesOperational examples SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

Why NORTHCOM? Shanksville, PA Washington, D.C. New York City The Catalyst

NORTHCOM’s Mission Conduct operations to deter, prevent and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories, and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; As directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations. Conduct operations to deter, prevent and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories, and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; As directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations.

Not a new mission “… against all enemies, foreign and domestic…”“… against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” Millions of service members have been taking this oath for many years.Millions of service members have been taking this oath for many years.

Our Area of Responsibility U.S. Pacific Command U.S. Southern Command U.S. European Command

Bermuda NORTHCOM’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) includes U.S. territories, island nations and European possessions. Alaska is in the AOR. Alaskan forces and the State of Hawaii remain within U.S. Pacific Command’s AOR. Our AOR does not include Greenland. Who’s in the Area of Responsibility ? Canada United States Mexico Cuba Bahamas British Virgin Islands St Pierre & Miquelon Turks & Caicos Islands

Our Organization Gen. Eberhart A regional unified command for homeland defense A regional unified command for homeland defense ARNORTH NORTHAF MARFORNORTH NAVNORTH JOINT FORCE HQ - HLS JOINT TASK FORCE CIVIL SUPPORT JOINT TASK FORCE 6 CMOC ACCFORSCOM MARFORLANT CFFC/LANTFLT

Our Partners U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Department of State Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Energy Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Department of Labor National Interagency Fire Center National Security Council National Transportation Safety Board President of the United States Transportation Security Administration U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

How we operate Homeland DefenseHomeland Defense Homeland Security is a national effortHomeland Security is a national effort

Only when directed Provide military assistance to civil authorities when requested and when directed. Provide military assistance to civil authorities when requested and when directed.

Who-does-what – and when FEDERAL STATE LOCAL

Assistance to civil authorities Special skillsSpecial skills Special equipmentSpecial equipment CommunicationsCommunications Information sharingInformation sharing Special skillsSpecial skills Special equipmentSpecial equipment CommunicationsCommunications Information sharingInformation sharing

Operational Examples Washington, D.C. Sniper State of the Union Address Space Shuttle Columbia Multi-agency Exercises Wildland Firefighting Hurricane Isabel

What we don’t do… Not the police auxiliaryNot the police auxiliary Not taking the lead over federal, state or local agenciesNot taking the lead over federal, state or local agencies Don’t create policy or allocate resourcesDon’t create policy or allocate resources Not the police auxiliaryNot the police auxiliary Not taking the lead over federal, state or local agenciesNot taking the lead over federal, state or local agencies Don’t create policy or allocate resourcesDon’t create policy or allocate resources

Summary Homeland Defense is job oneHomeland Defense is job one DoD’s one-stop shop for MACADoD’s one-stop shop for MACA When askedWhen asked When taskedWhen tasked Continuing to build relationshipsContinuing to build relationships

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In the forefront is the American eagle, symbolizing our great nation and our commitment to national security. Representing peace and war are the olive branch and arrows held in the eagle’s talons. There are 13 leaves on the branch and 13 arrows, signifying the first 13 states. The eagle's head is turned toward the olive branch, indicating our desire for peace. On the eagle's chest is a shield, a warrior’s primary piece of defensive equipment. The 13 alternating red (courage and fortitude) and white (peace and sincerity) bars on the shield represent the 13 original colonies. The chief (the upper part of the shield), in blue, embodies the colonies’ strength, vigilance and perseverance. The chief holds 13 six-pointed stars, a reference to the six-pointed design from General George Washington's personal flag. This flag was flown during his winter encampment at Valley Forge. General Washington had a personal protection force, which consisted of a few hand- picked men from each of the colonies. This special guard carried these colors. The symbols from the Washington flag are a reminder of the efforts of the Continental Army, who served as our nation's first military organization to free and protect our homeland. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, provided the impetus for the formation of United States Northern Command to defend our homeland. A depiction of United States Northern Command’s area of responsibility is in the background, shielded by the eagle. On the area of responsibility are three gold stars, signifying each of the attack sites of September 11, These gold stars pay tribute to those who lost their lives, reminiscent of the Gold Star Mothers and Widows who lost family members in service to our nation. The "gold star" tradition began in World War I when white service flags were displayed from homes, businesses, schools and churches. These flags contained blue stars, representing loved ones serving in the military. Gold stars stitched over blue stars subsequently showed those who gave their lives for our country, and the devotion and pride of their family. The five stars at the top of the crest represent the five services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The stars are eight-pointed, signifying the eight points on a compass, and symbolizing our mission to counter the global threat of terrorism. The stars are lined up over the area of responsibility, depicting the umbrella of protection that United States Northern Command provides North America. The outside rings of red, blue and red with the white lettering of the Command's name are representative of the colors of the Nation and our national flag.