JP 3-28, Civil Support - Federation of American Scientists
JP 3-28, Civil Support - Federation of American Scientists
JP 3-28, Civil Support - Federation of American Scientists
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Glossary<br />
GL-8<br />
operations centers may be organized by major functional disciplines (e.g., fire, law enforcement,<br />
and medical services), by jurisdiction (e.g., Federal, state, regional, county, city, tribal), or by some<br />
combination there<strong>of</strong>. Also called EOC. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-41)<br />
emergency preparedness liaison <strong>of</strong>ficer. A senior reserve <strong>of</strong>ficer who represents their Service at<br />
the appropriate joint field <strong>of</strong>fice conducting planning and coordination responsibilities in support <strong>of</strong><br />
civil authorities. Also called EPLO. (This term and its definition modify the existing term and its<br />
definition and are approved for inclusion in the next edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
emergency support functions. A grouping <strong>of</strong> government and certain private-sector capabilities<br />
into an organizational structure to provide the support, resources, program implementation,<br />
and services that are most likely to be needed to save lives, protect property and the<br />
environment, restore essential services and critical infrastructure, and help victims and<br />
communities return to normal, when feasible, following domestic incidents. Also called<br />
ESFs. (This term and its definition modify the existing term and its definition and are<br />
approved for inclusion in the next edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
execute order. 1. An order issued by the Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Joint Chiefs <strong>of</strong> Staff, at the direction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> Defense, to implement a decision by the President to initiate military operations. 2. An<br />
order to initiate military operations as directed. Also called EXORD. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-02)<br />
force protection. Preventive measures taken to mitigate hostile actions against Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Defense personnel (to include family members), resources, facilities, and critical information.<br />
Force protection does not include actions to defeat the enemy or protect against accidents,<br />
weather, or disease. Also called FP. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-02)<br />
homeland. The physical region that includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, United<br />
States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters and airspace. (This term and<br />
its definition modify the existing term and its definition and are approved for inclusion in the next<br />
edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
homeland defense. The protection <strong>of</strong> United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and<br />
critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by<br />
the President. Also called HD. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-27.)<br />
homeland security. A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States;<br />
reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies; and minimize<br />
the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies that occur. Also<br />
called HS. (This term and its definition modify the existing term and its definition and are approved<br />
for inclusion in the next edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
hostile act. An attack or other use <strong>of</strong> force against the US, US forces, or other designated persons or<br />
property. It also includes force used directly to preclude or impede the mission and/or duties <strong>of</strong> US<br />
forces, including the recovery <strong>of</strong> US personnel or vital US Government property. (This term and<br />
<strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>28</strong>