MLC - Define Decisive Action - DSCA

Question 1

Define Decisive Action - DSCA

Answer 1

Defense Support of Civil Authorities is support provided by United States Federal Military forces, Department of Defense civilians, Department of Defense contract personnel, DoD component assets, and National Guard forces (when SECDEF, in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects and request to sued those forces in Title 32, USC, status) in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special events (DODD 3025.18)

Question 2

Explain Decisive Action - DSCA (Four Tasks)

Answer 2

There are four tasks -
Provide support for domestic disasters
Provide support for domestic CBRN incidents
Provide support for domestic civilian law enforcement agencies
Provide other designated support

Question 3

Explain Decisive Action - DSCA (Six Purposes)

Answer 3

There are six purposes - 
Save lives
Restore essential service
Maintain or restore law and order
Protect property
Support maintenance
Restoration of local government
Shape the environment for intergovernmental success

Question 4

Explain Decisive Action - DSCA (Three fundamentals)

Answer 4

Save lives
Alleviate suffering
Protect property

Question 5

Elaborate on Decisive Action - DSCA

Answer 5

For Army forces, DSCA is a task that takes place only in the homeland and U.S. territories. DSCA is conducted in support of another primary or lead federal agency, or in some cases local authorities. When DSCA is authorized, it consists of those four tasks. National Guard forces in Title 32 or SAD under the command and control of the governor and the adjutant general are usually the first forces to respond on behalf of state authorities. When Federal forces are employed for DSCA activities, they remain under Federal military command and control at all times.