Department of Defense DIRECTIVE NUMBER 3025.18 December 29, 2010 Incorporating Change 1, September 21, 2012 USD(P) SUBJECT: Defense Support of Civil Authorities ( DSCA ) R eferences : See Enclosure 1 1. PURPOSE . This Directive: a . Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for DSCA , also referred to as civil support. b . Incorporates and c ancels DoD Directive (DoDD) 3025.1 and DoDD 3025.15 ( R eferences (a) and ( b ) ) . c . Supplements the regulations (in DoDD 5525.5 (Reference ( c ))) requ ired by section 375 of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) , (Reference ( d )) regarding military support for civilian law enforcement. d . Provides guidance for the execution and oversight of DSCA when requested by civil authorities or by qualif ying enti ties and approved by the appropriate DoD official , or as directed by the President , within the United States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northe rn Mariana Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States or any political subdivision thereof. e. Authorizes immediate response authority for providing DSCA, when requested. f. Authorizes emergency authority for the use of military fo rce, under dire situations , as described in paragraph 4.i. above the signature of this Directive. 2. APPLICABILITY . This Directive: a . Applies to OSD , the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint St aff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 2 organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the “DoD Components”) . b . Applies to the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard (hereafter r eferred to collectively as the “National Guard” ) personnel when under Federal command and control. Also applies to National Guard personnel when the Secret ary of Defense determines that it is appropriate to employ National Guard personnel in title 32, U.S.C., status to fulfill a request for DSCA, the Secretary of Defense requests the concurrence of the Governors of the affected States, and those Governors co ncur in the employment of National Guard personnel in such a status. c . Applies to all DSCA (except the specific forms of DSCA listed in paragraph 2. d . of th is section ), including but not limited to : ( 1 ) Mutual or automatic aid , also known as recipr ocal fire protection agreements (see chapter 15A of t itle 42 , U.S.C. (R eference ( f ) )) . ( 2 ) DoD fire and emergency services programs (see DoD I nstruction (DoDI) 6055.06 (Reference ( g )) ) . ( 3 ) Support of s pecial e vents in accordance with applicable la w s and DoD policy (see DoDD 2000.15 (Reference ( h ))) . ( 4 ) United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) activities as the D oD Coordinating and Primary Agency for Emergency Support Function # 3, Public Works and Engineering , of the National Response Fram ework (Reference ( i )). (5) Defense support to civilian law enforcement agencies (see DoDD 3025.12 (Reference (j)) and Ref erence ( c ) ) . d . Does NOT apply to the following: (1) Support in response to foreign disasters provided in accordance with DoD D 5100.46 (Reference ( k ) ). (2) Joint investigations conducted by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, and the military criminal investigative organizations with civil law enforcement agencies o n m atters within their respective jurisdictions using their own forces and equipment. (3) Detail of DoD personnel to duty outside the Department of Defense in accordance with DoD I 1000.17 (Reference ( l )). ( 4 ) Counternarcotics operations conducted under th e authority of section 1004 of Public Law 101 - 510 (1991) (Refe rence ( m )) . DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 3 ( 5 ) Support provided by the U SACE when accomplishing missions and responsibilities under the authority of s ection 701 n of title 33, U.S.C. (Reference ( n ) ) and Executive Order 12656 (Reference ( o )) . ( 6 ) A ssistance provided by DoD intelligence and counterintelligence components in accordance with DoD D 5240.01 (Reference ( p )), Executive Orders 12333 and 13388 (References ( q ) and ( r )), DoD 5240.1 - R (Reference ( s )), and other applicabl e laws and reg ulations. ( 7 ) Military community relations programs and activities administered by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (see DoDD 5410.18 and DoD I 5410.19 (References ( t ) and ( u ))). ( 8 ) Sensitive support in accordance wit h DoDD S - 5210.36 (Reference ( v )). ( 9) Activities performed by the Civil Air Patrol in support of civil authorities or qualifying entities when approved by the Air Force as auxiliary missions in accordance with section 9442 of Reference ( d ) and DoD 3025.1 - M (Reference ( w )) except as restricted by paragraph 4. j . above the signature of this Directive. ( 10 ) I nnovative readiness training (formerly called “civil - military cooperative action programs”) (see DoDD 1100.20 ( R eference ( x )) ) . 3. DEFINITIONS . See Glossary. 4. POLICY . It is DoD policy that: a . This Directive shall be implemented consistent with national security objectives and military readiness. b. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the provisions of this Directive should not be construed to rescind any existing authorities of the Heads of DoD Components, commanders, and/or responsible DoD civilians to provide DSCA in accordance with existing laws, DoD issuances, and Secretary of Defense - approved orders. c. DSCA is initiated by a request for DoD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying entities or is authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense. d. All requests for DSCA sh all be written , and shall include a commitment to reimburse the Department of Defense in accordance wit h sections 5121, et. seq., of Reference ( f ) (also known as “The Stafford Act”) , section 1535 of title 31, U.S.C. (also known as “The Economy Act” (Reference ( y ))) , or other authorities except requests for support for immediate response, and mutual or autom atic aid, in accordance with paragraph s 4. g. and 4 . m . of th is section . Unless approval authority is otherwise delegated by the Secretary of Defense, all DSCA requests shall DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 4 be submitted to the office of the Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense . For assistance provided according to paragraph 4. g. of th is section , civil authorities shall be informed that oral requests for assistance in an emergency must be followed by a written request that include s an offer to reimburse the D epartment o f D efens e at the earliest available opportunity. States also must reimburse the U nited S tates Treasury in accordance with section 9701 of Reference ( y ). S upport may be provided on a non - reimbursable basis only if required by law or if both authorized by law and approved by the appropriate DoD official. e. All requests from civil authorities and qualifying entities for assistance shall be evaluated for : (1) L egality (compliance with laws). (2) L ethality (potential use of lethal force by or against DoD Forces ). (3) R isk (safety of DoD Forces). (4) C ost ( including the source of funding and the effect on the DoD budget) . (5) A ppropriateness (whether providing the requested support is in the interest of the Department). (6) R eadiness (impact on the Depart ment of Defense’s ability to perform its other primary missions ). f. DSCA plans shall be compatible with Reference ( i ); the National Incident Managemen t System (Reference ( z )); all contingency plans for operations in the locations listed in paragraph 1. d . above the signature of this Directive ; and any other national plans (approved by the President or Secretary of Defense) or DoD issuances governing DSCA operations. DSCA planning will consider command and control options that will emphasize unity of effo rt, and authorize direct liaison if a uthoriz ed by the Secretary of Defense. g . Federal military commanders, Heads of DoD Components, and/or responsible DoD civilian officials (hereafter referred to col lectively as “DoD officials”) have IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY as described in this Directive . In response to a request for assistance from a civil authority, under imminently serious conditions and if time does not permit approval from higher authority , DoD officials may provide an immediate response by t emporarily employing the resources under their control, subject to any supplemental direction provided by higher headquarters, to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage within the United States. I mmediate r esponse a uthority does not permit actions that would subject civilians to the use of military power that is regulatory, prescriptive , pr o scriptive , or compulsory. (1) The DoD official directing a response under i mmediate r esponse a uthority shall immediately notify the Na tional Joint Operations and Intelligence Center (N JOIC ), through the DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 5 chain of command, of the details of the response. The N JOIC will inform appropriate DoD C omponents , includ ing the geographic Combatant Command. (2) An i mmediate response shall end when the necessity giving rise to the response is no longer present (e.g., when there are sufficient resources available from State, local, and other Federal agencies to respond adequately and that agency or department has initiated response activities ) or whe n the initiating DoD official or a higher authority directs an end to the response . The DoD official directing a response under i mmediate r esponse a uthority shall reassess whether there remains a necessity for the Department of Defense to respond under th is authority as soon as practicable but, if immediate response activities have not yet ended, not later than 72 hours after the request for assistance was received . (3 ) Support provided under i mmediate r esponse a uthority should be provided on a cost - reim bursable basis , where appropriate or legally required , but will not be delayed or denied based on the inability or unwillingness of the requester to make a commitment to reimburse the Department of Defense. h. T he authority of State officials is recogniz ed to direct a State immediate response using National Guard personnel under State command and con trol (including personnel in a t itle 32 , U.S.C. (Reference ( e ) ) (hereafter referred to as “Title 32”) status) in accordance with State law, but National Guard personnel will not be placed in or extended in Title 32 status to conduct State immediate response activities . i . Federal military commanders are provided EMERGENCY AUTHORITY under this Directive . Federal military forces shall not be used to quell civi l disturbances unless specifically authorized by the President in accordance with applicable law (e.g., chapter 15 of Reference ( d ) ) or permitted under emergency authority , as described below (see DoDD 3025.12 (Reference ( j )) and DoDD 5525.5 ( Reference ( c ) ) ) . In these circumstances, those Federal military commanders have the authority, in extraordinary emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the President is impossible and duly constituted local authorities are unable to control the situation, to engage temporarily in activities that are necessary to quell large - scale, unexpected civil disturbances because : (1) S uch activities are necessary to prevent significant loss of life or wanton destruction of property and are necessary to restore gove rnmental function and public order ; or , (2) When duly constituted Federal, State , or local authorities are unable or decline to provide adequate protection for Federal property or Federal governmental functions . Federal action , including the use of Fede ral m ilitary f orces , is authorized when necessary to protect the Federal property or functions. j . Except for immediate response and emergency authority as described in paragraphs 4.g. and 4. i . of this section, o nly the Secretary of Defense may approve r equests from civil authorities or qualifying entities for Federal military support for : DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 6 (1 ) D efense assistance in responding to civil disturbances (requires Presidential authorization) in accordance with Reference ( j ) . (2) D efense response to CBRNE eve nts (see DoDI 2000.18 (Reference ( a a ))) . (3) D efense assistance to civilian law enforcement organizations , except as authorized in Reference ( c ) . (4) Assistance in responding with assets with potential for lethality. This support includes loans of arm s; vessels or aircraft; or ammunition. It also includes assistance under section 382 of Reference ( d ) and section 831 of title 18, U.S.C. (Reference ( a b )); all support to counterterrorism operations; and all support to civilian law enforcement authorities in situations where a confrontation between civilian law enforcement and civilian individuals or groups is reasonably anticipated . k . Federal military forces employed for DSCA activities shall remain under Federal military command and control at all tim es. l . S pecial event support to a qualifying entity shall be treated as DSCA . m . All requests for DSCA mutual and automatic aid via the DoD Fire and Emergency Services programs shall be in accordance with Reference ( g ) . n . DSCA is a total force missi on (see DoDD 1200.17 (Reference ( a c ))). o . No DoD unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will be used for DSCA operations, including support to Federal, State, local, and tribal government organizations, unless expressly approved by the Secretary of Defense. U se of armed UAS for DSCA operations is no t authorized. ( S ee References ( p ), ( q ), ( r ), and ( s )) p . Direct liaison between DoD Components and t he States should occur only when time does not permit compliance with paragraph 13 .a. in Enclosure 2 of this Dir ective. In each such instance, the Chief, N ational G uard B ureau , will be informed of the direct liaison . 5 . RESPONSIBILITIES . See Enclosure 2. 6 . RELEASABILITY . UNLIMITED. This Directive is approved for public release and is available on the Inte rnet from the DoD Issuances Web - site at dtic.mil/whs/directives. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1, 09/21/2012 7 7 . EFFECTIVE DATE . This Directive : a. Is effective December 29, 2010 . b. Must be reissued, cancelled, or certified current within 5 years of its publication in acc ordance with DoD Instruction 5025.01 (Reference (am)). If not it will expire effective December 2 9 , 202 0 and be removed from the DoD Issuances Website. Enclosures 1. References 2. Responsibilities Glossary DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 1 8 ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCES ( a ) Do D Directive 3025.1, “Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA),” January 15, 1993 (hereby cancel l ed) ( b ) DoD Directive 3025.15, “Military Assistance to Civil Authorities,” February 18, 1997 (hereby cancel l ed) (c) DoD Directive 5525.5, “DoD Cooperation w ith Civilian Law Enforcement Officials,” January 15, 1986 ( d ) Section s 375 , 382 , 2564, 9442, and Chapter 15 of title 10, United States Code (e) Title 32, United States Code ( f ) Section s 300hh - 11 and 5121. et. seq. 1 , and Chapter 15A of title 42, United Stat es Code ( g ) DoD Instruction 6055. 0 6, “DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program,” December 21, 2006 ( h ) DoD Directive 2000.15, “ Support to Special Events,” November 21, 1994 ( i ) Department of Homeland Security, “National Response Framework, ” January 200 8 (j) DoD Directive 3025.12, “Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances (MACDIS),” February 4, 1994 ( k ) DoD Directive 5100.46, “Foreign Disaster Relief,” December 4, 1975 ( l ) DoD Instruction 1000.17, “Detail of DoD Personnel to Duty Outside the Departm ent of Defense,” April 16, 2008 ( m ) Section 1004, Public Law 101 - 510 , “1991 National Defense Authorization Act,” as amended ( n ) Section 701 n of title 33, United States Code ( o ) Executive Order 12656, “Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities,” as amended ( p ) DoD Directive 5240. 0 1, “DoD Intelligence Activities,” August 27, 2007 ( q ) Executive Order 12333, “U nited S tates Intelligence Activities,” December 4, 1981, as amended ( r ) Executive Order 133 88 , “ Further Strengthening the Sharing of Terroris m Information to Protect Americans,” October 25, 2005 ( s ) DoD 5240.1 - R, “Procedures Governing the Activities of DoD Intelligence Components T hat Affect United States Persons,” December 1982 ( t ) DoD Directive 5410.18, “Public Affairs Community Relations Pol icy,” November 20, 2001 ( u ) DoD Instruction 5410.19, “Public Affairs Community Relations Policy Implementation,” November 13, 2001 ( v ) DoD Directive S - 5210.36, “ Provision of DoD Sensitive Support to DoD Components and Other Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government,” November 6, 2008 2 ( w ) DoD Manual 3025.1 - M, “Manual for Civil Emergencies,” June 1994 ( x ) DoD Directive 1100.20, “Support and Services for Eligible Organizations and Activities Outside the Department of Defense,” April 12, 2004 1 Section 5121, et. s eq., of title 42, U.S.C. Appendix, is also known as “The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act,” as amended, and is referred to in this Directive as “The Stafford Act” 2 Document is classified and copies maybe requested by contact ing USD(I), [email protected] DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 1 9 ( y ) Section s 1535 3 and 9701 of title 31, United States Code ( z ) Department of Homeland Security, “National Incident Management System,” March 1, 2004 ( a a ) DoD Instruction 2000.18, “ Department of Defense Installation Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Hi gh - Yield Explosive Emergency Response Guidelines,” December 4, 2002 ( a b ) Section 831 of title 18, United States Code ( a c ) DoD Directive 1200.17, “ Managing the Reserve Components as an Operational Force,” October 29, 2008 ( a d ) DoD Directive 5111.13, “Assist ant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs (ASD(HD&ASA)), ” January 16, 2009 ( a e ) DoD Directive 8320. 0 2, “Data Sharing in a Net - Centric Department of Defense,” December 2, 2004 (a f ) DoD Directive 1322.18, “Military Training , ” January 13, 2009 (ag) DoD Directive 6010.22 , “National Disaster Medical System (NDMS),” January 21, 2003 ( a h ) Unified Command Plan, current edition 4 ( a i ) Global Force Management Implemen tation Guidance, current edition 5 (aj) DoD Instruction 1215.06, “Un iform Reserve, Training, and Retirement Categories,” February 7, 2007 (a k ) DoD Directive 5105.77, “National Guard Bureau (NGB),” May 21, 2008 ( a l ) Joint Publication 1 - 02, “ Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms,” current edition (am) DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Directives Program,” October 28, 2007 3 Section 1535 of title 31, U.S.C., is also known as “The Economy Act” 4 For official use only and on a need - to - know basis, a copy can be requested from the J - 5/Joint Staff at 703 - 693 - 2742. 5 Classified document, a copy can be requested from the J - 3/Joint Staff at 703 - 693 - 9455. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 2 10 ENCLOSURE 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1. UNDER SECRETARY OF D EFENSE FOR POLICY (U SD(P)) . The USD(P) shall : a. Coordinate DSCA policy with other Federal departments and agencies, State agencies, and the DoD Components, as appropriate. b. Establish DoD policy governing DSCA. 2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HOMEL AND DEFENSE AND AMERICAS’ SECURITY A FFAIRS (ASD(HD&ASA)) . The ASD(HD&ASA), under the authority, direction, and contr ol of the USD(P) , shall: a. Serve as the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) for DSCA . b. Serve as the Defense Domestic Crisis Manager. c. As delegated by the Secretary of Defense in accordance with DoDD 5111.13 (Ref erence ( a d )), s erve as approval authority for requests for assistance from ci vil authorities or qualifying enti ties sent to the Secretary of Defense, except for those items retained in paragraph s 4. j . and 4. o . above the signature of this Directive , or dele gated to other officials. This authority may not be delegated further than the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs. When carrying out this authority, the ASD(HD&ASA) shall: (1) Coordinate requests with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , the Commanders of the Combatant Commands with DSCA responsibilities in the matter, and Military Department Secretaries and other DoD officials as appropriate. (2) Immediately notify the Secretary o f Defense of the use of this authority. d. Develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of DoD policy for DSCA plans and activities, including : (1) Requests for assistance during domestic crises, emergencies, or civil disturbances. (2) Domesti c consequence management. (3) Coordination or consultation, as appropriate, with the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal agencies on the development and validation of DSCA requirements. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 2 11 (4) DoD support for national special security events . (5) DoD support for national and international sporting events, in accordance with section 2564 of Reference ( d ) . ( 6 ) Direct the fullest appropriate dissemination of information relating to all aspects of DSCA , using all approved media and in accorda nce with DoDD 8320. 0 2 (Reference ( a e )). e. Exercise staff cognizance over Reference (c). 3 . ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECI AL OPERATIONS AND LO W - INTENSITY CONFLICT A ND INTERDEPENDENT CA PABILITIES (ASD(SO / LIC & IC)) . The ASD(SO / LIC & IC) , under t he authority, direction, and control of the USD(P) , shall support planning by the Defense Domestic Crisis Manager during DSCA operations, as required. 4 . UNDER SECRETARY OF D EFENSE (COMPTROLLER) (USD(C)) /CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) , DEPARTMENT OF DEFE NSE . The USD(C)/CFO shall : a. E stablish policies and procedures to ensure timely reimbursement to the Department of Defense for reimbursable DSCA activities . b. Assist in management of statutory resources for DSCA in support of appropriate internation al and domestic sporting events . 5 . UNDER SECRETARY OF D EFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS (USD(P&R)) . The USD(P&R) shall i dentify, monitor, and oversee the development of integrated DSCA training capabilities and the integration of these training capa bilities into exercises and training to build , sustain , and assess DSCA readiness in accordance with DoDD 1322.18 (Reference ( a f ) ) . 6. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS (ASD(HA)) . The ASD(HA), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), a s the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all DoD health policy , shall : a. P rovide guidance and support for all domestic crisis situations or emergencies that require health or medical - related DSCA to ASD(HD&ASA) . b. E x ercise authority in accordance with section 300hh - 11 of Reference ( f ) , and the policy according to DoD D 6010.22 (Reference ( ag )) , for participation in the N ational D isaster M edical S ystem . DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 2 12 7 . ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESER VE AFFAIRS (ASD(RA)) . The ASD(RA) , under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R) , shall provide recommendations, guidance, and support on the use of the Reserve Components to perform DSCA missions to ASD(HD&ASA) . 8. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)) . The USD(AT&L) shall e stablish policies and procedures, in coordinat ion with ASD(HD&ASA), to implement DSCA requirements for DoD Fire and Emergency Services programs and mutual or automatic aid that may be part of th at program. 9 . HEADS OF THE D o D COMPONENTS . The Heads of the DoD Components shall: a. Direct that any DSCA - related DoD issuances, concept plans, interagency agreements, and memorand ums of understanding or agreement with external agencies are in full compliance with this Directive. b. Direct Component compliance with financial management guidance related to support provided for DSCA operations , including guidance related to tracking costs and seeking reimbursement . c . When approved by the Secretary of Defense, plan, program, and budget for DSCA capabilities in accordance with law, policy, and assigned missions . 10 . SECRETARIES OF THE M ILITARY DEPARTMENTS . The Secretaries of the Military Departments , in addition to the responsibilities in section 9 of this enclosure, shall : a. Establish the necessary policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate personnel are trained to execute DSCA plans as directed by the Secretary of Defense. b. Direct that requests for reimbursement of actual DSCA expe nditures (performance of work or services, payments to contractors, or delivery from inventory) begin within 30 calendar days after the month in which performance occurred. Final billing invoices shall be submitted to supported departments and agencies wi thin 90 calendar days of the termination of the supported event. 1 1 . CHAIRMAN OF THE JOIN T CHIEFS OF STAFF . The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , in addition to the responsibilities in section 9 of this enclosure, shall: a. Advise the Secretary of Defense on the effects of requests for DSCA on national security and military readiness. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 2 13 b. Identify available resources for support in response to DSCA requests , and release related orders when approv ed by the Secretary of Defense. c. Incorporate D SCA into joint training and exercise programs in consultation with the USD(P&R), the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and appropriate officials from the Department of Homeland Security and other appropriate Federal d epartments and a gencies. d. Advocat e for needed DSCA capabilities. 1 2 . COMMANDERS OF COMBAT ANT COMMANDS WITH DSCA RESPONSIBI LITIES . The Commanders of Combatant Commands with DSCA responsibilities , in addition to the responsibilities in section 9 of this enclosure and in accordance with the Unified Command Plan (Reference ( a h )) , shall: a . In coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, plan and execute DSCA operations in their areas of responsibility in accordance with this Directive, Reference ( a h ) , and the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (Reference ( a i )). b. In coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, i ncorporate DSCA into joint training and exercise programs in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, other appropriat e Federal d epartments and a gencies, and the N GB . c. Advocate for needed DSCA capabilities and requirements through the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, subject to paragraph 9.c. of this enclosure , and the p lanning, p rogramming, b udgeting, and e xecut ion process. d . W ork closely with subordinate commands to ensure that they are appropriately reimbursed for DSCA in accordance with paragraph 10 .b. of this enclosure . e. Exercise Training Readiness Oversight (TRO) over assigned Reserve Component forces when not on active duty or when on active duty for training in accordance with DoDI 1215.06 (Reference (aj )) . 1 3 . CHIEF, N GB . The Chief, N GB , under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense , normally through the Secretary of th e Army and the Secretary of the Air Force, shall: a. Serve as the channel of communications for all matters pertaining to the National Guard between DoD Components and the States in accordance with DoDD 5105.77 (Reference (ak )) . b. Annually assess the readiness of the National Guard of the States to conduct DSCA activities and report on this assessment to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force ; the USD(P&R), ASD(HD&ASA), and ASD(RA) ; and, through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to the Secretary of Defense and appropriate Combatant Commanders. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/2012 ENCLOSURE 2 14 c. Report National Guard support of civil authorities or qualifying entities when using Federal resources, equipment , and/ or funding to the NJOIC. d . Serve as an advisor to the Com batant Comman d er s on National Guard matters pertaining to the combatant command missions , and support planning and coordination for DSCA activities as requested by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the Combatant Command er s. e. E nsure that National Guard ap propriations are appropriately reimbursed for DSCA activities . f. Advocate for needed DSCA capabilities. g. Develop and promulgate , in accordance with Reference (ak) and in coordination with the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force and the ASD(HD&ASA) , guidance regarding this D irective as it relates to National Guard matters . DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/20 12 GLOSSARY 16 DoD Domestic Crisis Manager . The lead DoD official responsible for DoD’s domestic crisis management response , ensuring the information needs and other requirements of the Secretary of De fense are met , and developing, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of DoD policy for crisis managemen t to ensure DoD capability to develop and execute options to prevent , mitigate, or respond to a potential or actual domestic crisis. The ASD(H D&ASA) serves as the Defense Domestic Crisis Manager. DSCA . Support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, DoD civilians, DoD contract personnel, DoD C omponent assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects and requests to use those forces in title 32, U.S.C., status) in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support , and other domestic activities , or from q ualifying entities for special events. Also known as civil support. e mergency authority . A Federal military commander’s authority, in extraordinary emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the President is impossible and duly constituted loc al authorities are unable to control the situation, to engage temporarily in activities that are necessary to quell large - scale, unexpected civil disturbances because 1) such activities are necessary to prevent significant loss of life or wanton destructio n of property and are necessary to restore governmental function and public order or (2) duly constituted Federal, State, or local authorities are unable or decline to provide adequate protection for Federal property or Federal governmental functions. F ed eral m ilitary f orces . Army, Navy , Marine Corps and Air Force personnel (including Reserve Component personnel) on F ederal active duty and National Guard personnel when under Federal command and control . i mmediate response authority . A Federal military c ommander’s , DoD Component Head ’ s, and/or responsible DoD civilian official’s authority temporarily to employ resources under their control, subject to any supplemental direction provided by higher headquarters, and provide those resources to save lives, pr event human suffering, or mitigate great property damage in response to a request for assistance from a civil authority, under imminently serious conditions when time does not permit approval from a higher authority within the United States. I mmediate r es ponse a uthority does not permit actions that would subject civilians to the use of military power that is regulatory, prescriptive, proscriptive, or compulsory. ( State immediate response is addressed in paragraph 4.h. above the signature of this D irective . ) qualifying entity . A non - Governmental organization to which the Department of Defense may provide assistance for special events by virtue of statute, regulation, policy, or other approval by the Secretary of Defense or his or her authorized designee . r esponsible DoD c ivilian . For purposes of DSCA, the H ead of a DoD Component or other DoD civilian official who ha s authority over DoD assets that may be used for a DSCA response. DoD D 3025.18 , December 29, 2010 Change 1 , 09/21/20 12 GLOSSARY 17 s pecial event . An international or domestic event, contest, activity, or meeting, which by its very nature, or by specific statutory or regulatory authority, may warrant security, safety, and/or other logistical support or assistance from the Department of Defense. total force . Defined in Reference (a c ).
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