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1
Q

What is the mission of USNORTHCOM?

A

Homeland defense and civil support.

2
Q

USNORTHCOM provides military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations, as directed by the president or secretary of defense?

A

Yes

3
Q

When was USNORTHCOM command established?

A

October 1, 2002

4
Q

How many forces are assigned to NORTHCOM?

A

Very few, the command is assigned forces whenever necessary to execute missions

5
Q

Where is NORTHCOM headquartered?

A

Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado

6
Q

What is the AOR of USNORTHCOM?

A
  • United States
  • Alaska
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Surrounding water out to Approximatelly 500NM

NOTE: It also includes the Gulf of Mexico, the Straits of Florida, and portions of the Caribbean region.

7
Q

What act states military forces can provide civil support, but cannot become directly involved in law enforcement

A

Posse Comitatus Act

8
Q

Who does civil support provided from USNORTHCOM generally operate?

A

Through Established JTFs subordinate to the command.

9
Q

An emergency must exceed what before USNORTHCOM becomes involved?

A

exceed the capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies before USNORTHCOM becomes involved.

10
Q

What agency serves as the single agency responsible for coordinating on-land federal SAR activities in the 48 adjoining United States, Mexico and Canada?

A

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)

11
Q

What position coordinates all inland search and rescue (SAR) efforts for AFRCC?

A

The SAR Coordinator

12
Q

Between 2002 and 2008, NORAD and USNORTHCOM consolidated there command center. What is the command center called?

A

N2C2 - NORAD and USNORTHCOM command centers