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Military Support to Civil Authorities: Those activities and measures taken by DoD Components to foster mutual assistance and support between the Department of Defense and any civil government agency in planning or preparedness for, or in the application of resources for response to, the consequences of civil emergencies or attacks, including national security emergencies. ( DoD 3025.15)
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities: Those DoD activities and measures not covered under MSCA (natural and man-made disasters) plus DoD assistance for civil disturbances, counterdrug, sensitive support, counterterrorism, and law enforcement. ( DoD 3025.15)
Domestic Support Operations: Those activities and measures taken by the Department of Defense to foster mutual assistance and support between the Department of Defense and any civil government agency in planning or preparedness for, or in the application of resources for response to, the consequences of civil emergencies or attacks, including national security emergencies. (JP 1-02)