Why is Homeland Defense So Important “All of a Sudden?”

• Asymmetric threat with multiple avenues

of approach:

• • Use of WMD against civilians in our cities
  • Exploitation of vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure
  • Impeding continuity of government operations
  • Disruption of our transportation systems and force projection platforms
  • Attacking us when we gather for special events
  • Preying on our citizens overseas

• Congressional Interest and Legislation

(Nunn-Lugar-Domenici, NG WMD Study)

• Reports (QDR, NDP, DSB, etc.)

• New National Security Strategy,

Presidential and DoD Directives

Murrah building

Khobar Towers

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