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Homeland Security Test -solved, Exams of Social Security Law

American Public University System (APUS)Social Security Law

Homeland Security Test -solved

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Homeland Security Test
Homeland Security - Answer- The concerted national effort to ensure a homeland that is
safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards where American
interests, aspirations, and ways of life can thrive.
Homeland Defense - Answer- The protection of U.S. territory, sovereignty, domestic
population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other
threats as directed by the president.
Identify and Understand the Missions and Goals of Homeland Security - Answer- ·
Counter terrorism and homeland security threats
· Secure U.S. borders and approaches
· Secure cyberspace and critical infrastructure
· Preserve and uphold the nation's prosperity and economic security
· Strengthen preparedness and resilience
· Champion the DHS workforce and strengthen the department
Understand the FBI and FEMA Roles in Homeland Security and Defense. - Answer-
FBI: Crisis management. The lead agency for crisis management response to acts of
domestic terrorism
FEMA: Consequence Management.
Understand the key concepts of DoDD 3025.18 (Defense Support of Civil Authorities -
DSCA) - Answer- · Establishes DSCA policy. Requires DSCA requests be in writing and
include an offer to reimburse DoD (through the Economy Act)
· Requests are evaluated for:
o Legality
o Lethality
o Risk
· Authorizes immediate response authority for providing DSCA to:
o Save lives
o Prevent human suffering
o Mitigate great property damage
· DoD is in support of domestic civilian authorities
· A total force effort (active duty, reserve, national guard) under the command of a
civilian authority
o Army/Air national guard employed under State Active Duty or Title 32 status
· SECDEF retains command of federal military forces
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Homeland Security - Answer- The concerted national effort to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards where American interests, aspirations, and ways of life can thrive. Homeland Defense - Answer- The protection of U.S. territory, sovereignty, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the president. Identify and Understand the Missions and Goals of Homeland Security - Answer- · Counter terrorism and homeland security threats · Secure U.S. borders and approaches · Secure cyberspace and critical infrastructure · Preserve and uphold the nation's prosperity and economic security · Strengthen preparedness and resilience · Champion the DHS workforce and strengthen the department Understand the FBI and FEMA Roles in Homeland Security and Defense. - Answer- FBI: Crisis management. The lead agency for crisis management response to acts of domestic terrorism FEMA: Consequence Management. Understand the key concepts of DoDD 3025.18 (Defense Support of Civil Authorities - DSCA) - Answer- · Establishes DSCA policy. Requires DSCA requests be in writing and include an offer to reimburse DoD (through the Economy Act) · Requests are evaluated for: o Legality o Lethality o Risk · Authorizes immediate response authority for providing DSCA to: o Save lives o Prevent human suffering o Mitigate great property damage · DoD is in support of domestic civilian authorities · A total force effort (active duty, reserve, national guard) under the command of a civilian authority o Army/Air national guard employed under State Active Duty or Title 32 status · SECDEF retains command of federal military forces

Understand the "Whole Community" Concept and Principles. - Answer- · Recognizes that preparedness is a shared responsibility · Calls for the involvement of everyone-not just the government- in preparedness efforts Understand the process and who requests Federal aid when State capabilities will be exceeded - Answer- · The state government completes a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) · Once the state determines that the damage exceeds their resources, the Governor may submit a declaration request to the President through their FEMA regional office. · There are monetary thresholds of damage that a state must exceed in order to receive federal assistance o Governor will provide an estimate of the amount and severity of damage and the impact on the private and public sectors, and provide an estimate of the type and amount of assistance needed under the Stafford Act. Define NIMS (National Incident Management System) - Answer- provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. Identify the components of NIMS - Answer- o Preparedness: only successful through coordination at all levels of government and by forming strong partnerships with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations o Communications and Information Management: provide a common operating picture to all command and coordination sites o Resource management: The flow of resources must be fluid and adaptable to the requirements of the incident o Command and management: to enable effective and efficient incident management and coordination by providing flexible, standardized incident management structures o Ongoing management and maintenance: continuously improve on best practices...strategy Identify the benefits of NIMS - Answer- · NIMS represents a core set of doctrines, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes that enables effective, efficient, and collaborative incident management. · NIMS is not a static system. It integrates best practices into a comprehensive framework. It is flexible to adapt to any situation. What does HSPD-5 (Management of Domestic Incidents) require? - Answer- It requires all federal departments and agencies adopt NIMS and use it in their individual incident management programs and activities What are the five preparedness mission areas under PPD-8 (national preparedness)? - Answer- Prevention Protection Mitigation

Response activities take place immediately before, during and in the first few days after a major or catastrophic disaster. Then, recovery efforts begin to help the community get back on its feet. Define Recovery. What are the capabilities? - Answer- · Recovery: Those activities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. Encompasses both short-term and long-term efforts for the rebuilding and revitalization of affected communities o Capabilities (short term): § Restoration of interrupted utility services § Reestablishment of transportation routes § Reestablishment of healthcare § Provision of food and shelter to displaced persons o focuses on how best to restore, redevelop and revitalize the health, social, economic, natural and environmental fabric of the community and build a more resilient Nation Within the Incident Command System (ICS) understand the difference between "Divisions" and "Groups". - Answer- · Divisions are used to divide an incident geographically (east side vs west side) · Groups are an organized subdivision established to divide the incident management structure into functional areas of operation. Groups are located between branches (when activated) and resources (personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities) in the operations section. Clearly understand what is and the differences between "Unity of Command" and "Unified Command". - Answer- · Unity of command is the concept by which each person within an organization reports to one and only one designated supervisor. The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander for every objective. · Unified Command is an application of ICS used when there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction, or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the Unified Command, often the senior person from agencies/disciplines participating in the Unified Command, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single IAP.

  1. Identify the Incident Command System organization "General Staff". - Answer- · Operations Section · Planning Section · Logistics Section · Finance/Admin Section Understand the different levels of response for incidents - Answer- · Local o Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure that all responders and their support assets are coordinated for an effective and efficient response. o Incident Commander is normally the senior responder of the organization · State

o state's substantial resources, including the National Guard in state status, are coordinated through the state's response plan(s) and are normally coordinated by the state's Office of Emergency Services · Federal o FBI: Crisis Management o FEMA: Consequence Management o DoD Identify and Understand the Characteristics and Applications of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). - Answer- · the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is an incident command system (ICS) designed for hospitals and intended for use in both emergency and non-emergency situations. It provides hospitals of all sizes with tools needed to advance their emergency preparedness and response capability—both individually and as members of the broader response community. · Characteristics o Is a model for hospital emergency management systems - both nationally and internationally o Can be used in both emergent and non-emergent incidents and events o Assigns positions only as determined by the scope and magnitude of the incident Identify key command staff in HICS - Answer- Similar to ICS -incident commander -public information officer, liasion officer, safety officer -Operations, planning, logistics, finance/admin -Medical-technical specialists Identify and Understand the components in the Relationship of HICS to ICS? - Answer-

  • Predictable chain of command with a suggested span of control
  • Accountability of position and team function
  • Common language
  • Flexible and scalable
  • Modular design and adaptability allowing planning and management of non-emergent incidents or events
  • Guidance requirements from NIMS and accreditation agencies regarding the use of ICS principles
  • Management by Objectives in which the problem encountered is evaluated What is a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)? - Answer- a. Capabilities: triage, high-quality medical care in austere conditions, preparing patients for evacuation b. Type 1: 6hr deploy, self-sufficient 72 hrs, 200 Pts/day c. Type 2: replace type 1 using and supplementing their equipment d. Type 3: Teams in development What is a Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT)? - Answer- a. Capabilities: forensic exams, DNA acquisition, remains identification, search and recovery, family assistance, team member support, mobile morgue operations

Understand difference between informal and formal communications - Answer- · Formal Communication o requires that orders, directives, resource requests, and status changes must follow the hierarchy of command unless otherwise directed. o Used when § Receiving and giving work assignments § Requesting support or additional resources § Reporting progress of assigned tasks · Informal communication o Is used too exchange incident or event information only o Is not used for: formal requests for additional resources, tasking work assignments o Example: The Food Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to determine the number of persons requiring feeding What is HSPD-5 (Management of Domestic Incidents) - Answer- identifies steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Incident Management System (NIMS). What is PPD-8 (National preparedness)? - Answer- defines preparedness as the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk. PPD-8 provides definitions for emergency management functions and capabilities. -Whole community