1、1 Quotes from Navy officials included in this section are taken from Navy briefings and briefingpapers on Navy HLD and HLS operations provided to CRS in January 2005.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21230Updated Nov
2、ember 22, 2005Homeland Security: Navy Operations Background and Issues for CongressRonald ORourkeSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe Department of Defense (DOD), which includes the Navy, has been designatedthe lead federal agency for homeland defense
3、(HLD), while the Department ofHomeland Security (DHS), which includes the Coast Guard, has been designated thelead federal agency for homeland security (HLS). Several Navy activities contribute toHLS and HLD. The Navys HLS and HLD operations raise several potential oversightissues for Congress, incl
4、uding Navy coordination with the Coast Guard in HLS andHLD operations. This report will be updated as events warrant.BackgroundKey Terms And Definitions.1 In discussing the Navys homeland securityoperations, key terms include homeland security (HLS), homeland defense (HLD), civilsupport (CS), mariti
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