JP 3-27, Homeland Defense - Defense Technical Information Center

SUMMARY OF CHANGES
REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-27
DATED 12 JULY 2007
• Restructures document format; moves key sections from appendices and other
chapters for a more appropriate flow.
• Clarifies and elaborates on the similarities, differences, and integration of
homeland defense (HD), homeland security, and defense support of civil
authorities.
• Includes new, updated, and emerging threats in the discussion of the homeland
threat environment.
• Defines and clarifies the domestic use of rules of engagement and rules for the use
of force in HD operations.
• Highlights importance of information sharing between key players and the ability
of the commander to tailor interagency coordination.
• Adds cyberspace as a domain within the information environment, where HD
operations will occur instead of including it in “combat supporting operations.”
• Clarifies and elaborates thoroughly the role of planning for cyberspace operations
and the duties involved.
• Provides greater depth on command and control and relationships.
• Adds and elaborates on specific protections such as missiles, missile defenses, and
the coordination/integration of these assets.
• Establishes force protection as a critical area along with antiterrorism and force
health protection measures.
• Updates reference and acronyms.
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