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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
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DTSA
DSCA
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
ASD for Cyber Policy
Cyber
Principal Cyber Advisor
ASD for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs
Arctic and Global Resilience
Defense Continuity and Mission Assurance
Homeland Defense Integration and DSCA
Western Hemisphere
Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative
Protected Critical Infrastructure Program
ASD for International Security Affairs
African-Affairs
Europe and NATO
Middle East
Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia
ASD for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs
China, Taiwan and Mongolia
East Asia
South and Southeast Asia
ASD for Space Policy
Nuclear and CWMD Policy
Space and Missile Defense
ASD for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict
Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy
Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism
Special Operations Policy and Programs
Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
ASD for Strategy Plans and Capabilities
Force Development and Emerging Capabilities
Global Partnerships
Plans and Posture
Strategy
Defense Policy Board
Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response
FON
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Mission:
The mission of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security is to develop policy guidance; provide astute policy advice; and oversee planning, capability development, and operational implementation to assure warfighting and national security advantages in the mission areas of: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction; Cyber; Space; Defense Continuity; Mission Assurance; Defense Support of Civil Authorities; and supervises Homeland Defense activities of the Department of Defense.
DSCA Interagency Partner Guide
DSCA Interagency Partner Guide for Disasters and Emergencies January 2015
News Link
February 26, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Georgia Declaration
February 26, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Georgia
February 25, 2016:
Virginia National Guard Assembles Troops to Provide Post-Storm Assistance
February 24, 2016:
FAA Unveils Effort to Expand the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft
February 19, 2016:
ARNORTH hosts Alaskan Command
February 18, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Oregon Declaration
February 18, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Oregon
February 17, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alaska Declaration
February 17, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Alaska
February 17, 2016:
FEMA, State Broadcasters, in Coordination with Emergency Managers Test the Emergency Alert System
February 17, 2016:
Army Scientists Begin First MERS Vaccine Clinical Trial
February 17, 2016:
New facility aims to target and stop terrorists
February 17, 2016:
NY National Guard EOD experts help civilian cops prepare for IED threats
February 17, 2016:
Fort Jackson hunts Zika virus
February 12, 2016:
NAS Fallon Executes Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016
February 11, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for Oklahoma
February 11, 2016:
Federal aid programs for the state of Oklahoma declaration
February 11, 2016:
Zika Virus: DHS Response Plan
February 11, 2016:
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats responders work together
February 10, 2016:
Hurlburt combats Zika with knowledge
February 10, 2016:
NORAD exercise planned for Washington, D.C.
February 9, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Texas Declaration
February 9, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for Texas
February 8, 2016:
NORAD statement on North Korea Missile Launch
February 7, 2016:
Super Bowl air coverage provided by Air Force
February 6, 2016:
DHS Teams Up for Super Bowl Security
February 6, 2016:
USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch into Space
February 5, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Louisiana Emergency Declaration
February 5, 2016:
President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for Louisiana
February 5, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the Arkansas Declaration
February 5, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for Arkansas
February 5, 2016:
Early warning: Brought to you by the DoD Chem-Bio Defense Program
February 5, 2016:
ARNORTH Personnel Train for Hurricane Response
February 4, 2016:
Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016 Exercise Sharpens First Responders' Skills
February 4, 2016:
NAVSTA Newport Partners with Community in Mass Casualty Training
February 3, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Washington Declaration
February 3, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Washington
February 3, 2016:
Secretary Johnson Highlights Super Bowl 50 Security Operations
February 3, 2016:
DoD Chemical-Biological Program has a Global Mission
February 3, 2016:
Computer network defense team trains to safeguard Florida
February 2, 2016:
Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on Southwest Border Security
February 2, 2016:
Department Realigns Counter Improvised Threat Capabilities
February 2, 2016:
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Next Phase of ‘ShakeAlert’ Early Earthquake Warning System at White House Summit
February 1, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Idaho Declaration
February 1, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Idaho
January 29, 2016:
Army Corps' Urban Search and Rescue Program responds and trains around the world
January 29, 2016:
Zika Virus: What you need to know and do
January 29, 2016:
CDC Travel Health Notice for countries and territories with active Zika virus transmission
January 29, 2016:
NDW Prepares for Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield Annual Exercise
January 27, 2016:
Defense Department Experts to Support HHS with Zika Virus Research
January 27, 2016:
San Francisco Bay Area Aerial Radiation Assessment Survey
January 26, 2016:
National Guard Forces Continue Post-Storm Assistance
January 26, 2016:
Winter Storm Jonas: NCNG responds in dynamic ways
January 25, 2016:
Canadian Minister of National Defence visits NORAD
January 25, 2016:
Hurricane Hunters gather forecast data on record-breaking blizzard
January 25, 2016:
Guard deployed as blizzard wallops East Coast
January 25, 2016:
Army South hosts conference with state partners
January 25, 2016:
Va. National Guard continues assistance after historic snowstorm
January 23, 2016:
National Guard Aids Civil Authorities as Blizzard Pounds East Coast
January 22, 2016:
Stratcom Chief Talks Nuclear Deterrence, Modernization
January 22, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alabama Declaration
January 22, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for State of Alabama
January 21, 2016:
Cybercom Chief Details Strategic Priorities for 2016
January 21, 2016:
Virginia Guard Prepares for Massive Snowstorm
January 21, 2016:
Fort Bragg closes in advance of Winter Storm Jonas
January 21, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Missouri
January 21, 2016:
President Declares Major Disaster for Missouri
January 20, 2016:
Licenses From 5 States Banned at DoD Bases
January 20, 2016:
NORAD exercise planned for Washington, D.C.
January 20, 2016:
Air Force implements additional security measures
January 19, 2016:
Michigan National Guard activated to support Flint water crisis
January 16, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Michigan Emergency Declaration
January 16, 2016:
President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for Michigan
January 15, 2016:
New Procedures Implemented to Manage Biological Toxins
January 15, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Washington Declaration
January 15, 2016:
President Declares Disaster for Washington
January 14, 2016:
Army officials to brief results of anthrax shipment investigation
January 14, 2016:
Louisiana Guard members continue building, monitoring flood barriers
January 12, 2016:
North Carolina Guard tests storm response
January 11, 2016:
Navy Installations to Conduct Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016
January 11, 2016:
Louisiana Guard prepares for rising flood waters
January 8, 2016:
Missouri National Guard completes flooding emergency response; shifts to recovery efforts
January 7, 2016:
Statement By Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas On The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
January 4, 2016:
Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson on Southwest Border Security
January 4, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Mississippi
January 4, 2016:
President Declares Major Disaster for Mississippi
January 2, 2016:
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Missouri Emergency Declaration
January 2, 2016:
President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for Missouri
January 1, 2016:
Missouri Guard members continue to battle historic flooding
Leadership
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
Robert Salesses
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