ADP/ ADRP 3-28 Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)

Question 1

Which war-fighting function will the majority of DSCA missions stress?

Answer 1

The sustainment war-fighting function

Question 2

While there are many potential missions for Soldiers as part of DSCA, what are the overarching purposes of all DSCA missions?

Answer 2

Save lives
Alleviate suffering
Protect property

Question 3

How many state and territorial National Guard elements are there?

Answer 3

54. All fifty states, the District of Columbia, territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have national Guard Forces

Question 4

What is the Army National Guard Dual Role?

Answer 4

As a state military force under the governor

As a reserve component of the Army that the President may mobilize for federal service

Question 5

What is the Army National Guard Dual Role?

Answer 5

As a state military force under the governor

As a reserve component of the Army that the President may mobilize for federal service

Question 6

What is one of the biggest mistakes that tactical commanders can make in DSCA?

Answer 6

Military forces operating freely withing civilian jurisdictions risk upsetting the constitutional balance between civil authority, the military and the private sector