CDC Vol 2, 210 Part 2 USNORTHCOM

Question 1

What is the mission of USNORTHCOM?

Answer 1

Homeland defense and civil support.

Question 2

USNORTHCOM provides military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations, as directed by the president or secretary of defense?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

When was USNORTHCOM command established?

Answer 3

October 1, 2002

Question 4

How many forces are assigned to NORTHCOM?

Answer 4

Very few, the command is assigned forces whenever necessary to execute missions

Question 5

Where is NORTHCOM headquartered?

Answer 5

Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Question 6

What is the AOR of USNORTHCOM?

Answer 6

• United States
• Alaska
• Canada
• Mexico
• Surrounding water out to Approximatelly 500NM

NOTE: It also includes the Gulf of Mexico, the Straits of Florida, and portions of the Caribbean region.

Question 7

What act states military forces can provide civil support, but cannot become directly involved in law enforcement

Answer 7

Posse Comitatus Act

Question 8

Who does civil support provided from USNORTHCOM generally operate?

Answer 8

Through Established JTFs subordinate to the command.

Question 9

An emergency must exceed what before USNORTHCOM becomes involved?

Answer 9

exceed the capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies before USNORTHCOM becomes involved.

Question 10

What agency serves as the single agency responsible for coordinating on-land federal SAR activities in the 48 adjoining United States, Mexico and Canada?

Answer 10

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)

Question 11

What position coordinates all inland search and rescue (SAR) efforts for AFRCC?

Answer 11

The SAR Coordinator

Question 12

Between 2002 and 2008, NORAD and USNORTHCOM consolidated there command center. What is the command center called?

Answer 12

N2C2 - NORAD and USNORTHCOM command centers