SEJPME MODULE 24

With respect to DSCA missions, which one of the following statements best characterizes DoD's role?

are limited in duration and scope

The purpose of the _____ is to delegate limited approval authority to the supported combatant commanders (USNORTHCOM and USPACOM), who have DSCA responsibilities for routine and historical requests for assistance (RFA) to provide a rapid and flexible DoD response to Federal primary agencies for potential, or actual, emergencies and or disasters within the U.S., territories, possessions, and protectorates.

DSCA standing execution order

In addition to serving as a liaison to State, local, and other Federal agencies, who serves as the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) single point of contact for DoD support during DSCA operations?

Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO)

Based on the 2013 CJCS DSCA EXORD, who may be authorized to carry individual service weapons?

DoD personnel regularly engaged in law enforcement duties (i.e. Military Police)

If a State is overwhelmed by the severity and magnitude of a disaster or emergency, who may request assistance from the Federal government under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

Governor

When a disaster strikes, which agency or entity may assume the role as incident commander?

Police Chief

The mayor of San Antonio has asked the 502 Wing Commander for security forces and military police from Fort Sam Houston to assist the local police during the annual fiesta events. The mayor wants the military to assist with traffic and crowd control. Can Title 10 military personnel conduct this type of support?

no, traffic control and crowd control is a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act