1、1 See Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Publication 3-26, “Homeland Security,” August 2,2005, II-7 for combatant command roles in Homeland Security.2 Hawaii and Pacific territories and possessions are in U.S. Pacific Command AOR while PuertoRico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are in U.S. Southern
2、Commands AOR.3 NORAD and NORTHCOM are separate entities. NORAD was established by treaty, and inMay 2006, NORADs maritime warning mission was added.Order Code RS21322Updated October 11, 2007Homeland Security: Evolving Roles and Missions for United States Northern CommandWilliam Knight and Steve Bowm
3、anForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIn 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) established United States NorthernCommand (NORTHCOM). Five years later, the organization continues to mature andadapt to evolving national homeland security policy. Current issue areas for Congressinclude D
4、OD reorganization, formalizing interagency processes and an increasingreliance on Reserve Component forces. This report will be updated as events dictate.IntroductionIn 2002 President Bush signed a new Unified Command Plan (UCP) establishingNORTHCOM to provide command and control of DODs homeland de
