2nd Annual Domestic Defense Symposium: U.S. Military Forces, First Responders & Defense of the Nation

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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The Pentagon has established a 20,000-strong rapid reaction force to deal with the aftermath of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive attack on American soil. This force greatly expands the role of the military in domestic defense.

The challenge in the establishment of these forces and defining their missions is a major focus of the Domestic Defense Symposium.  This includes the hardware requirements as well as the physical infrastructure necessary to support their mission.

In times of crisis, first responders on all levels will be working with this force, which has been assigned to U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). This Symposium will also address how the military and first responders can work together prior to and during an event to ensure an effective, timely and coordinated response at the most challenging times.

Editorial Director of Domestic Defense 2010: Barry Rosenberg

Developed in conjunction with Homeland Security Outlook

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8:30AM       Welcome & Opening Remarks 

Barry Rosenberg, Editorial Director, Domestic Defense 2010

8:30AM - 9:15AM        Keynote Address #1

U.S. Military Forces, First Responders & Defense of the Nation

VADM David Pekoske, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Gaurd

9:15AM – 10:00AM        Keynote Address #2

Cops Count - Police Matter

Throughout his career, Bill Bratton has insisted that “Cops Count—Police Matter.” Bill Bratton will discuss how he has worked to forge a new optimistic consensus that in a democracy, law enforcement at all levels—from the federal government to local police—must accept responsibility for crime, fear, and disorder and do everything in their power to ensure safety and civility for American communities—which is the key to successful domestic defense.

10:15AM- 11:15AM

Session 2:  Intel Gathering & Sharing for Domestic Defense

With an Area of Responsibility that includes air, land and sea approaches and which encompasses the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico and the surrounding waters out to approximately 500 nautical miles, the intelligence gathering and sharing responsibilities of USNORTHCOM are unparalleled. This session examines the systems in place to link and share data collected throughout the AOR with other military services, the Department of Homeland Security, civilian agencies and local law enforcement.

11:15AM - 12:00PM

Session 3:  Coordination between the Military and First Responders

In times of crisis, first responders at all levels may potentially be coordinating with uniformed, military forces. This session examines effective ways to link first responders and military forces in order to present a coordinated front.

12:00PM - 1:00PM           Lunch and Exhibits

1:00PM- 2:00PM

Session 4:  Coping with Less: How States are Dealing with Reduced National Guard Presence Due to Military Commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan

National Guard resources, both hardware and personnel, are stretched thin as deployments continue to Iraq and Afghanistan. This session examines how states are planning for states of emergency in this time of reduced resources, and what, if any, role U.S. military forces can play in this regard.

2:00PM - 3:00 PM

Session 5: The Expanding Role of Joint Task Force-Civil Support & the CBRNE Consequence Management Response Force

Much of the expanding role that U.S> military forces play in domestic defense fall upon the shoulders of the Joint Task Force-Civil Support (JTF-CS) and CBRNE Consequence Management Response Force (C-CMRF). A subordinate unit of USNORTHCOM, these forces swing into action during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) situation in the U.S. or its territories and possessions. In this session, the JTF-CS chief of staff briefs on the status of these forces.

3:00PM         Closing Remarks

Barry Rosenberg, Editorial Director, Domestic Defense 2010