Fundamentals of homeland security : an operations perspective / By John W. Ellis, M.A.J. (Major, Military Police Corps, United States).

Author:: Ellis, John W., 1947-
Published:: Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas, Publisher, LTD., [2014]
Physical Description:: xi, 164 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

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Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction To Homeland Security -- The Legal Foundation of the Common Defense Services -- The Executive Authority and Mission of Homeland Security -- Executive Orders and Presidential Decision Directives -- The Department of Homeland Security -- Homeland Security Operations Common Skill Areas -- 2.Missions And Functions -- Federal Organizations and Roles -- Federal Agencies Assigned Secondary Homeland Security Functions -- State Organizations and Roles -- Law Enforcement and Emergency Services -- Local Organizations and Roles -- Public-Private Partnerships and Associations -- Summary of Key Points--Organizations and Roles -- 3.Basic Operational Processes -- Basic Operational Processes -- Basic Management Principles -- Management Models and Techniques -- Emergency Services Operational Work Flow -- Logistics Operational Work Flow and Management -- Support Systems Operational Flow -- Summary -- 4.Risk Analysis -- Threat Assessment -- Vulnerability Assessment -- Consequence Assessment -- Protection Development -- Summary -- 5.Defense And Response -- Operational Planning -- Homeland Security Common Defense Tasks -- Homeland Security Response -- Summary of Key Points for Planning, Defense and Response -- 6.Summary, Conclusions And Comments -- Potential Areas of Conflict -- Individual Roles and Skills -- Final Comments.

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9780398087852 (pbk.)
0398087857 (pbk.)

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-154) and index.

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