DOD DIRECTIVE 5111.

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE
AND GLOBAL SECURITY (ASD(HD&GS))

Originating Component: Office of the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense

Effective: March 23, 2018

Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the DoD Issuances Website at
http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.

Reissues and Cancels: DoD Directive 5111.13, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland
Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs (ASD(HD&ASA)),” January 16,
2009

Approved by: Patrick M. Shanahan, Deputy Secretary of Defense

Purpose: Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by Sections 113 and 138 of Title
10, United States Code (U.S.C.), and under the authority of DoD Directive (DoDD) 5111.1, this
directive:
• Establishes and updates the responsibilities and functions, relationships, and authorities of the
ASD(HD&GS), including all relevant changes in the January 9, 2015, Deputy Secretary of Defense
memorandum.
• Supersedes any conflicting portions of DoDD 5111.10 pertaining to domestic antiterrorism
activities, consistent with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 2000.12 and Volume 1 of DoDI O-2000.16.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3

SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS ............................................................................... 4
a. Interagency and International......................................................................................... 4
b. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System. ........................................ 4
c. Homeland Defense. ........................................................................................................ 4
d. Unmanned Aircraft Systems. ......................................................................................... 5
e. DSCA. ............................................................................................................................ 5
f. DoD Support of the U. S. Secret Service. ...................................................................... 7
g. National Preparedness.................................................................................................... 7
h. Climate Change. ............................................................................................................. 7
i. Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative. ..................................................................... 7
j. DoD Support to Domestic Crisis Management. ............................................................. 8
k. Defense Continuity. ....................................................................................................... 8
l. MA. ................................................................................................................................. 8
m. DoD Support to Domestic Counterterrorism. ............................................................... 9
n. DoD Global Antiterrorism Programs. ............................................................................ 9
o. CWMD......................................................................................................................... 10
p. Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program. .......................................................... 11
q. Oceans Policy............................................................................................................... 11
r. Cyberspace.................................................................................................................... 11
s. Space. ........................................................................................................................... 12
t. Additional Duties. ......................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3: ASD(HD&GS) RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................................. 14
SECTION 4: AUTHORITIES .............................................................................................................. 15
GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................... 17
G.1. Acronyms. ...................................................................................................................... 17
G.2. Definitions...................................................................................................................... 17
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 19

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SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION

APPLICABILITY. This directive applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the
Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD
Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in
this issuance as the “DoD Components”).

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SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

The ASD(HD&GS) is the principal civilian policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense and
the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)) for assigned areas of responsibility, as
follows:

a. Interagency and International. Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) in
interagency policy deliberations and international discussions and negotiations relating to
assigned areas of responsibility.

b. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System. Participate in planning,

programming, budgeting, and execution activities that relate to assigned areas of responsibility.
Advise the Secretary of Defense, through the USD(P), and the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense (USD(C)/CFO), on DoD program
and budget priorities for homeland defense activities, Defense Support of Civil Authorities
(DSCA), space activities, cyber activities, defense continuity and mission assurance (MA), and
countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) matters.

c. Homeland Defense. Provide overall supervision of homeland defense activities of the

Department of Defense, pursuant to Section 138 of Title 10, U.S.C.

(1) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of DoD policy for:

(a) Homeland defense activities, including homeland defense plans and the
commitment of forces or other DoD resources (e.g., non-lethal weapons and capabilities in
support of homeland defense).

(b) Air defense, air sovereignty, and support to broader U.S. aviation security,
pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-16/ National Security Presidential
Directive-47 and the National Strategy for Aviation Security. Represent the Secretary of
Defense and the USD(P) in interagency aviation security, air sovereignty, and air defense matters
and lead DoD coordination of aviation security, air sovereignty, and air defense plans, activities,
and support.

(c) Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), pursuant to Homeland Security

Presidential Directive-13/National Security Presidential Directive-41, and all maritime defense
matters. Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) in interagency MDA and maritime
defense, and lead DoD coordination of MDA and maritime defense plans, activities, and support.

(d) The participation of National Guard units or members in homeland defense

activities, pursuant to Section 902 of Title 32, U.S.C., when the Secretary of Defense determines
such participation is necessary; and prepare reports to Congress, in accordance with Section 908
of Title 32, U.S.C., and DoDD 3160.01.

(2) Coordinate the integration of homeland defense policies and programs into DoD
theater security cooperation and bilateral and multilateral defense policies and programs, when
appropriate.

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(3) Maintain and update, as required, the DoD Strategy for Homeland Defense and
DSCA.

(4) Coordinate on matters regarding the readiness posture of forces to conduct homeland
defense activities.

(5) Oversee policy for the deployment and employment of non-lethal weapons for
homeland defense and DSCA missions, consistent with DoDD 3000.03E.

d. Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Develop, coordinate, and provide policy oversight for the
domestic use of DoD unmanned aircraft systems, in accordance with Deputy Secretary of
Defense Policy Memorandum 15-002.

e. DSCA.

(1) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of DoD policy for DSCA plans and
activities, including:

(a) Requests for assistance during domestic crises, emergencies, or civil disturbances.

(b) Domestic consequence management.

(c) Coordination on the development and validation of DSCA requirements and the
provision of DoD capabilities.

(d) Coordination on the development and approval of all DoD pre-scripted mission
assignments.

(e) DoD support to national and international sporting events, including support
authorized by Section 2564 of Title 10, U.S.C.

(f) Matters related to public health and medical DSCA.

(2) Coordinate DoD assistance to federal, State, and local officials when responding to
threats involving nuclear, radiological, biological, chemical weapons, or high-yield explosives or
related materials or technologies, including assistance in identifying, neutralizing, dismantling,
and disposing of nuclear, radiological, biological, chemical weapons, and high-yield explosives
and related materials and technologies, pursuant to Section 2313 of Title 50, U.S.C.

(3) Coordinate on DSCA plans, doctrine, and exercises, and the commitment of forces,
or the employment of other DoD resources for DSCA.

(4) Develop, coordinate, recommend, and supervise the implementation of policy for
defense support of civilian law enforcement agencies, including law enforcement support
activities.

(a) Develop procedures and issue appropriate direction, as necessary, for defense
support of law enforcement agencies.

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(b) Serve as the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the
USD(P) for planning and executing Civil Disturbance Response Operations with the Department
of Justice.

(c) Coordinate on policies to further DoD cooperation with civilian law enforcement
agencies.

(d) Provide guidance for the use of Reserve Component personnel in support of
civilian law enforcement agencies.

(e) Develop policy regulating plans, procedures, and requirements of the DoD
Components with authority over defense resources that may be employed to provide law
enforcement support.

(f) Inform the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs,
under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (USD(P&R)), of all requests for assistance by civilian law enforcement agencies that
may be met using Reserve Component personnel and resources.

(5) Serve as the DoD manager for national special security events (NSSEs) and
coordinate DoD support for all events designated as NSSEs and for other special security events.
Evaluate requests for assistance for NSSE support, and prepare recommendations for approval.

(6) Advise and assist the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve
Affairs under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), in the development of DoD
policy for military emergency preparedness liaison officers employment.

(7) Coordinate on matters or policy related to the readiness posture of forces to conduct
DSCA activities, including critical infrastructure protection and chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives response forces.

(8) Coordinate and align homeland defense policies, plans, and programs with nuclear,
chemical, and biological defense programs under the oversight of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)).

(9) Lead and coordinate all public health and medical DSCA policies and programs.

(10) Serve as the lead DoD official for public health and medical DSCA. Receive and
evaluate public health and medical requests for assistance and prepare recommendations for
approval.

(11) Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P), in collaboration with the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, under the authority, direction, and control of
the USD(P&R), on White House and interagency councils and committees related to public
health and medical disaster event preparedness and response, including the Senior Leader
Council on Patient Movement and interagency forums related to the National Response
Framework Emergency Support Function #8: “Public Health and Medical Services.” Represent
the USD(P) on the National Disaster Medical System Senior Policy Group.

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(12) Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P), when appropriate, to
governmental, non-governmental, and private sector governance organizations and advocacy
groups focused on the DSCA mission.

(13) Provide guidance on the use of DoD personnel or capabilities in support of DSCA
policies.

f. DoD Support of the U. S. Secret Service. Coordinate all matters pertaining to DoD
support of the U.S. Secret Service, in accordance with DoDD 3025.13 and DoDIs 3025.19 and
3025.20.

g. National Preparedness. Lead support of national preparedness and implementation of

Presidential policies on national preparedness, consistent with Presidential Policy Directive
(PPD)-8.

(1) Lead DoD participation in the interagency development of integrated national

planning frameworks, concerning prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

(2) Provide oversight of DoD participation in interagency development of interagency

operational plans to support each of the national planning frameworks.

(3) Develop guidance and provide oversight of DoD efforts to build and sustain DoD
preparedness for its roles in national prevention, protection, mitigation, and response.

(4) Coordinate and monitor DoD participation in interagency efforts to build and sustain
national preparedness.

(5) Lead DoD support of Department of Homeland Security development of the annual
national preparedness report to the President.

h. Climate Change. Develop, coordinate, and integrate DoD climate change policy for
homeland defense activities including:

(1) National preparedness.

(2) Defense mobilization in emergency situations.

(3) DSCA.

(4) Preserving freedom of navigation.

(5) Other ASD(HD&GS) mission areas, in accordance with DoDD 4715.21 and DoDI S-
2005.01.

i. Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative. Develop policy and coordinate DoD efforts,
consistent with DoDD 5535.3 and DoDI 5535.10, to identify, evaluate, deploy, and transfer to
federal, State, and local first responders technology items, equipment, and intellectual property to
enhance public safety and improve homeland security.

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j. DoD Support to Domestic Crisis Management.

(1) Pursuant to DoDD 3020.44, serve as the Domestic Crisis Manager.

(2) In coordination with the Secretaries of the Military Departments, CJCS, and OSD
Principal Staff Assistants, as appropriate, develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of
DoD-wide policy for domestic crisis management, including:

(a) Programs, processes, and supporting infrastructure to implement crisis

management within the Department of Defense, including information technology and
information sharing.

(b) Support for the President and the Secretary of Defense in a national security
emergency and the coordination of such matters with the Executive Office of the President, the
DoD Component heads, other Federal departments and agencies, and State and local agencies
and municipalities, as appropriate.

k. Defense Continuity. Lead all defense continuity policy to ensure that the DoD can
execute its essential functions, even in the face of asymmetric military and non-military threats
and severe natural hazards posing a threat to defense personnel, installations, and infrastructure,
in accordance with DoDD 3020.26.

(1) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of Defense continuity policy,

including activities supporting continuity of operations, continuity of government, and enduring
constitutional government.

(2) Develop, coordinate, and oversee a comprehensive continuity program to ensure the
development and exercise of continuity plans and preparedness activities that support the
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the DoD Component heads.

(3) Determine capabilities and requirements for DoD continuity policy and strategy.
Advocate for the resources required to develop and execute the continuity program in
coordination with the OSD and applicable DoD Components.

(4) Support the USD(P) as the DoD single point of contact for other federal departments
and agencies and the National Security Council staff on continuity matters.

(a) Develop, manage, and coordinate requirements for continuity communications

capabilities supporting DoD and national missions, consistent with PPD-40.

(b) Establish policy for National Leadership Command Capability systems and
capabilities that are critical to the performance of DoD essential functions.

l. MA. Coordinate all MA policy to ensure that the DoD can execute its core missions,
consistent with DoDD 3020.40.

(1) Develop policy and oversee implementation of the MA strategy goals across the
DoD.

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(a) Establish and lead a comprehensive and integrated risk management governance
and oversight steering group to:

1. Identify, prioritize, and map critical missions, systems, assets, and underlying
critical infrastructure dependencies.

2. Assess vulnerabilities.

3. Prioritize risk management actions to improve warfighting effectiveness and

address evolving threats to missions as they develop.

(b) Develop policy to promote MA goals, include MA objectives in the DoD’s

guiding documents, and execute education and outreach on the MA process across DoD.

(c) Establish collaborative partnerships with other federal departments and agencies
and the National Security Council staff and, as appropriate, internationally and with the private
sector to address risks to critical missions and assets, consistent with the National Infrastructure
Protection Plan.

(2) Ensure a MA approach to develop and execute the DoD’s cyber strategy.

(3) Integrate a broad range of threat- and component-specific programs and develop
effective partnerships with other federal departments and agencies and, as appropriate, with the
private sector to build the resilient infrastructure essential to defense operations.

(4) Serve as co-chair of the MA Executive Steering Group.

m. DoD Support to Domestic Counterterrorism. Lead all DoD domestic counterterrorism

policy.

(1) Align defense policies with national policies for the prevention and disruption of
terrorist attacks in the Homeland in support of key U.S. Government partners, including the
National Security Council staff, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and
Department of Homeland Security.

(2) Align homeland defense policies, plans, and programs concerning the prevention and
disruption of the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by terrorists in the homeland, and
align domestic policy with overall DoD counterterrorism policy, plans, and programs.

(3) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of DoD policy concerning requests
for interagency assistance in response to domestic terrorism crises. Advise the Secretary of
Defense and other DoD officials on the use of DoD resources and capabilities in domestic
counterterrorism roles.

n. DoD Global Antiterrorism Programs. Establish antiterrorism policy, standards, and

guidance on protective measures to reduce the vulnerability to terrorist acts on DoD personnel,
dependent family members, installations and other facilities, and critical resources. Integrate
DoD antiterrorism policy into national security and DoD policy and strategy.

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o. CWMD.

(1) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of DoD strategy and policies for
CWMD, in accordance with DoDD 2060.02.

(2) Coordinate with the OSD and other DoD Components on technology security matters
related to multilateral arms control, export control, and nonproliferation, in accordance with
DoDD 5105.72.

(3) Develop, coordinate, and monitor implementation of DoD policies for multilateral
arms control and nonproliferation of nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, and advanced
conventional weapons and missiles.

(4) Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) in interagency and international
partner CWMD policy engagements.

(5) Develop and coordinate DoD policy regarding WMD-related international sanctions
regimes.

(6) Develop and oversee DoD policy regarding international WMD-related agreements
and regimes promulgated by the United Nations.

(7) Provide priority intelligence requirements for collection and analysis to the
Intelligence Community. Integrate WMD proliferation-related information and threat
assessments into the policy formulation process.

(8) Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) on non-proliferation and
multilateral arms control matters, including, but not limited to, those involving the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention, and the Chemical Weapons
Convention.

(a) Develop and coordinate DoD policies and positions on arms control
implementation and compliance issues for international negotiations, in accordance with DoDD
2060.1.

(b) Coordinate with the Defense Technology Security Administration on the

development and implementation of DoD policy positions on matters concerning technology
security including, but not limited to, the Missile Technology Control Regime and the Nuclear
Suppliers Group, in accordance with DoDD 5105.72.

(9) Establish, coordinate, and oversee DoD policy to prevent WMD proliferation or use
of WMD against the United States and its allies and partners. Represent the Secretary of
Defense and the USD(P) to integrate DoD CWMD policy and activities with similar efforts by
national and international partners.

(10) Serve as the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P)
for matters concerning policy for DoD support to an international chemical, biological,
radiological, or nuclear incident, in accordance with DoDI 2000.21.

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(11) Establish DoD policy and oversee coordination of DoD efforts contributing to the
Global Health Security Agenda, including activities that enhance the capabilities of international
partners to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks of security concern,
whether naturally occurring or caused by accidental or purposeful release.

(12) Develop policy to assist partner nations build a sustainable national-level WMD
preparedness and incident-response capacity to effectively respond to, mitigate, and recover from
the effects of an incident involving WMD.

(a) Oversee related multilateral engagements, such as the Proliferation Security

Initiative, the Australia Group, and the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.

(b) Develop policy options to mitigate threats from emerging technologies with
WMD implications.

p. Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program. Develop policy guidance for the
programs and activities of the DoD CTR Program authorized in relevant sections of Chapter 48,
Title 50, U.S.C. Collaborate with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and
Biological Defense Programs under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(A&S), for
effective oversight of the CTR Program, in accordance with DoDDs 2060.02, 5105.62, and
5134.08.

q. Oceans Policy.

(1) Develop and oversee DoD policy for oceans policy affairs. This includes all matters
involving the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; due regard responsibilities for
use of international airspace; and maritime interactions not affecting defense of the Homeland,
particularly those involving enforcement of measures under international law such as United
Nations Security Council Resolutions.

(2) Direct the DoD Freedom of Navigation Program, in accordance with DoDI S-
2005.01.

(3) Serve as the primary point of contact for the DoD Representative for Oceans Policy
Affairs for all matters related to duties as the DoD Representative for Oceans Policy Affairs.

r. Cyberspace.

(1) Serve as the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense on military cyber
forces and activities, in accordance with the July 17, 2014, Secretary of Defense Memorandum
and the June 9, 2014, Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum.

(2) Develop, coordinate, and monitor implementation of overarching DoD cyberspace

policy and strategy.

(3) Provide policy oversight of Military Service and Combatant Command cyberspace
programs, activities, authorities, and associated cyberspace operations forces and elements.

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(4) Monitor the implementation of DoD strategy and plans related to cyberspace
operations, forces, capabilities, and activities.

(5) Develop DoD policy guidance on international cyberspace-related engagements, and

lead its implementation.

(6) Develop, coordinate, and monitor DoD policy guidance on innovation and
capabilities development for cyberspace operations.

(7) Oversee programs and activities associated with integration of cyberspace operations
and capabilities into operations and contingency plans.

(8) Formulate DoD cyber policy guidance on private sector outreach, engagement, and
agreements.

(9) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of national-level cyber policies,

consistent with PPD-21 and other directives related to cyberspace, as appropriate.

(10) Represent the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P) on interagency cybersecurity
policy matters and lead DoD coordination of whole-of-government cyber policies, plans,
activities, and support. Advocate to other federal departments and agencies and the National
Security Council staff on matters related to DoD cyber operations and other DoD proposals, as
required.

(11) Monitor programs and activities associated with implementation of cyberspace

effects workforce development, recruitment, and retention, in coordination with cyber workforce
governance structures, in accordance with DoDD 8140.01.

(12) In accordance with the August 18, 2017, Secretary of Defense Memorandum, as
Principal Cyber Advisor, provide direction and control for the administration and support of U.S.
Cyber Command, including matters related to readiness and organization of assigned forces,
equipment and resources peculiar to cyber operations, and civilian personnel, consistent with
Section 932 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, and Section 167b
of Title 10, U.S.C.

s. Space.

(1) Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of overarching DoD policy related
to space.

(2) Develop, coordinate, and implement policies derived from, or developed consistent
with, PPD-4, the National Security Space Strategy, and DoDD 3100.10.

(3) Analyze, develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of U.S. Government and
DoD policy and guidance for DoD activities in space.

(4) Formulate DoD policy and guidance on:

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(a) Space forces, systems, and their employment.

(b) International agreements and legal regimes, including arms control and
transparency and confidence-building measures affecting space activities.

(c) Integration of space capabilities into operations and contingency plans.

(d) Space cooperation with foreign defense departments, ministries, and

governments.

(5) Review, evaluate, and coordinate assigned space and space-related DoD Special
Access Program activities (including Special Access Program employment in combat
operations), programs, plans, and systems requirements. Provide approved recommendations to
the Secretary of Defense and the USD(P).

(6) Oversee the implementation of DoD strategy and plans related to space forces,
systems, and activities.

(7) Review and evaluate space and space-related programs, plans, and systems
requirements.

(8) Oversee the management of the cadre of space professionals within DoD, in
accordance with DoDD 3100.16.

t. Additional Duties. Perform duties as assigned by the Secretary of Defense or the

USD(P).

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SECTION 3: ASD(HD&GS) RELATIONSHIPS

Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P), and in the performance of assigned
functions and responsibilities, the ASD(HD&GS) will:

a. Report directly to the USD(P).

b. Coordinate and exchange information with OSD officials, the DoD Component heads,
and federal officials with collateral or related responsibilities and functions.

c. Collaborate, coordinate, and exchange information with other OSD Principal Staff
Assistants, the CJCS, the DoD Component heads, and federal officials who have related
responsibilities and functions. Close coordination will be accomplished to ensure that programs
and plans for the use of forces and other high demand resources do not conflict.

d. Serve as the DoD focal point for policy matters pertaining to homeland defense
activities, DSCA, space policy, cyber policy, and CWMD matters, including, but not limited to:

(1) Defense domestic consequence management.

(2) MA activities.

(3) Domestic crisis management.

(4) Alignment of homeland defense activities with counterterrorism and counter-

narcotics policy and programs and homeland defense activities.

e. Serve as the principal DoD representative on assigned areas of responsibility with

interagency partners, the Congress, State governments, local municipalities, and organizations in
the private sector.

f. Use existing DoD facilities, systems, and services and other federal departments and
agencies, when possible, to avoid duplication and to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.

g. Coordinate with the Assistant Secretary for Defense for Logistics and Materiel
Readiness, under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(A&S), for the implementation
of the functions described in the January 15, 2016, Memorandum of Agreement.

h. Coordinate, as appropriate, with the Principal DoD Space Advisor or successor

official, under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of
Defense, for space policy matters.

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SECTION 4: AUTHORITIES

The ASD(HD&GS) is delegated authority to:

a. Request that DoD Component heads, through appropriate channels, plan for the
commitment of DoD resources in response to requests for support from civil authorities.

b. Except as retained by the Secretary of Defense, approve requests for assistance from civil
authorities.

(1) Approval of such requests will be coordinated consistent with Paragraph 3.c.

(2) In the absence of the ASD(HD&GS), the Principal Deputy ASD(HD&GS) may
exercise the authority of the ASD(HD&GS) to approve such requests. This authority may not be
further delegated.

c. Approve requests for the following types of DoD support of civilian law enforcement
agencies, in accordance with the June 28, 2016, Deputy Secretary of Defense memorandum:

(1) Non-lethal support that is unrelated to law enforcement functions, such as arrest,
search, or crowd and traffic control.

(2) Support provided by non-military personnel under Section 2564 of Title 10, U.S.C.,
including support contracted by DoD to support civilian law enforcement agencies during certain
sporting events.

(3) Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives detection and
response capabilities for pre-planned events with the concurrence of the force providers, CJCS,
and other DoD officials, as appropriate.

d. Serve as an approval authority, subject to the following conditions, for waiver of the
requirement to reimburse DoD, pursuant to Section 277 of Title 10, U.S.C., up to $500,000 for
costs associated with providing support to civilian law enforcement agencies under Chapter 15 of
Title 10, U.S.C., or Section 502(f) of Title 32, U.S.C.

(1) Support is provided in the normal course of military training or operations, or the
support results in a benefit to the element of the DoD or personnel of the National Guard
providing the support that is substantially equivalent to that which would otherwise be obtained
from military operations or training, as determined by the unit commander or other appropriate
authority.

(2) The relevant Military Department Secretaries, as well as the CJCS, the USD(C)/CFO,
the affected Combatant Commanders, the General Counsel of the Department of the Defense,
and other DoD officials as appropriate, have concurred in the waiver of reimbursement.

(3) Notification must be provided to the Secretary of Defense of the use of this delegated
authority at the earliest opportunity.

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e. Issue DoDIs, DoD manuals, and one-time directive-type memorandums, consistent with
DoDI 5025.0l, implementing policy approved by the Secretary of Defense or the USD(P) in
assigned areas of responsibility. Instructions to the Military Departments will be issued through
the Secretaries of the Military Departments. Instructions to the Combatant Commands normally
will be communicated through the CJCS.

f. Communicate directly with the DoD Component heads, as necessary, to perform assigned
responsibilities and functions, including requests for advice and assistance. Communications to
the Military Departments are transmitted through the Secretaries of the Military Departments, as
otherwise provided in law, or as the Secretary of Defense directs in other DoD issuances.
Communications to the Combatant Commanders must be in accordance with DoDD 5100.01.

g. Communicate with other federal, State, and local government officials and representatives
of foreign governments, international organizations, the private sector, academia, and the general
public, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions. Communications with
representatives of the Legislative Branch will be coordinated with the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Legislative Affairs, except for communications with the Defense Appropriations
Committees, which must be coordinated with the USD(C)/CFO.

h. Obtain reports and information consistent with DoDI 8910.01, as necessary, to carry out
assigned responsibilities and functions.

i. Negotiate and conclude international agreements in areas of assigned responsibility, in

accordance with DoDD 5530.3 and in coordination with the General Counsel of the Department
of Defense.

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GLOSSARY

G.1. ACRONYMS.

ASD(HD&GS) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and

Global Security

CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

CTR cooperative threat reduction
CWMD countering weapons of mass destruction

DoDD DoD directive

DoDI DoD instruction
DSCA Defense Support of Civil Authorities

MA mission assurance
MDA Maritime Domain Awareness

NSSE national special security event

PPD presidential policy directive

U.S.C. United States Code

USD(A&S) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
USD(C)/CFO Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer,
Department of Defense
USD(P) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
USD(P&R) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

WMD weapons of mass destruction

G.2. DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the
purposes of this issuance.

antiterrorism. Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

combating terrorism. Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

counterterrorism. Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

DSCA. Defined in DoDD 3025.18.

domestic. Relating to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the former trust Territories of the Pacific

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Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia,
the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or any political subdivision thereof.

Domestic Crisis Manager. The DoD official responsible for the process of identifying,
acquiring, planning, and executing the use of DoD resources needed to prevent or resolve a
potential or actual domestic crisis.

homeland defense activities. Defined in Section 901 of Title 32, U.S.C.

installation preparedness. Actions taken at a DoD installation to prevent, detect, protect, and
respond to terrorist attacks, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield
explosives attacks; disasters; and other emergencies. In addition to facilities and equipment,
installation preparedness includes the protection of military personnel, civilian employees,
dependent family members, and contractors. At the OSD and DoD Component-level,
installation preparedness encompasses those policy, planning, and programming activities
undertaken to ensure that DoD processes and resources are in place to support preparedness
actions by commanders on installations.

MA. Defined in DoDD 3020.40.

national security emergency. Any occurrence, including natural disaster, military attack,
technological, or other emergency, that seriously degrades or threatens the national security of
the United States.

WMD. Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

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REFERENCES
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of
Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (“Biological
Weapons Convention”), April 10, 1972
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical
Weapons and on Their Destruction (“Chemical Weapons Convention”), January 13, 1993
Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Guidance Regarding Cyberspace Roles,
Responsibilities, Functions, and Governance within the Department of Defense,” June 9,
2014
Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Reorganization of the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy,” January 9, 2015
Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Delegation of Approval Authority,” June 28, 2016
Deputy Secretary of Defense Policy Memorandum 15-002, “Guidance for the Domestic Use of
Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” February 17, 2015
DoD Directive 2060.1, “Implementation of, and Compliance with, Arms Control Agreements,”
January 9, 2001
DoD Directive 2060.02, “DoD Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Policy,”
January 27, 2017
DoD Directive 3000.03E, “DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) and NLW
Policy,” April 25, 2013, as amended
DoD Directive 3020.26, “Department of Defense Continuity Programs,” February 14, 2018
DoD Directive 3020.40, “Mission Assurance (MA),” November 29, 2016
DoD Directive 3020.44, “Defense Crisis Management,” June 4, 2007, as amended
DoD Directive 3025.13, “Employment of DoD Capabilities in Support of the U.S. Secret Service
(USSS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” October 8, 2010, as amended
DoD Directive 3025.18, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA),” December 29, 2010, as
amended
DoD Directive 3100.10, “Space Policy,” October 18, 2012, as amended
DoD Directive 3100.16, “DoD Management of Space Professional Development,” January 26,
2009, as amended
DoD Directive 3160.01, “Homeland Defense Activities Conducted by the National Guard,”
August 25, 2008, as amended
DoD Directive 4715.21, “Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience,” January 14, 2016
DoD Directive 5100.01, “Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major Components,”
December 21, 2010
DoD Directive 5100.96, “DoD Space Enterprise Governance and Principal DoD Space Advisor
(PDSA), June 9, 2017
DoD Directive 5105.62, “Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA),” April 24, 2013, as
amended
DoD Directive 5105.72, “Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA),” April 26, 2016

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DoD Directive 5111.1, “Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)),” December 8, 1999
DoD Directive 5111.10, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-
Intensity Conflict (ASD(SO/LIC),” March 22, 1995, as amended
DoD Directive 5134.08, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Biological and
Chemical Defense Programs (ASD(NCB)),” January 14, 2009, as amended
DoD Directive 5530.3, “International Agreements,” June 11, 1987, as amended
DoD Directive 5535.3, “DoD Domestic Technology Transfer (T2) Program,” May 21, 1999
DoD Directive 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management,” August 11, 2015, as amended
DoD Instruction 2000.12, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program,” March 1, 2012, as amended
DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume I, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation: DoD
AT Standards,” November 17, 2016, as amended
DoD Instruction 2000.21, “DoD Support to International Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Incidents,” April 5, 2016, as amended
DoD Instruction 3025.19, “Procedures for Sharing Information with and Providing Support to
the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” November 29,
2011, as amended
DoD Instruction 3025.20, “Defense Support of Special Events,” April 6, 2012, as amended
DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Issuances Program,” August 1, 2016, as amended
DoD Instruction 5535.10, “Coordination of DoD Efforts to Identify, Evaluate, and Transfer DoD
Technology Items, Equipment, and Services to Federal, State, and Local First Responders,”
November 24, 2009, as amended
DoD Instruction 8910.01, “Information Collection and Reporting,” May 19, 2014
DoD Instruction S-2005.01, “Freedom of Navigation (FON) Program,” October 20, 2014
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-13/National Security Presidential Directive-41,
“Maritime Security Policy,” December 21, 2004
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-16/National Security Presidential Directive-47,
“Aviation Security Policy,” June 22, 2006
“Memorandum of Agreement Between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland
Defense and Global Security (ASD(HD&GS)) and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Logistics and Material Readiness (ASD(L&MR)) for the Defense Continuity Organizational
Transition,” January 15, 2016
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, Section 932
“National Infrastructure Protection Plan, 2013 1
National Security Space Strategy, January 2011
Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated
Terms,” current edition
Presidential Policy Directive-4, “National Space Policy,” June 29, 2010
Presidential Policy Directive-8, “National Preparedness,” March 30, 2011

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http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/NIPP_Plan.pdf

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Presidential Policy Directive-21, “Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience,” February 12,
2013
Presidential Policy Directive-40, “National Continuity Policy,” July 15, 2016
Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Designation of the DoD Principal Cyber Advisor,” July 17,
2014
Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Elevation of U.S. Cyber Command Implementation
Guidance,” August 18, 2017
Strategy for Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Support, February 2013 2
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty), July 1,
1968
United States Code, Title 10
United States Code, Title 32
United States Code, Title 50

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Document is available at OASD(HD&GS)

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