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What is Joint Task Force Civil Support and what does it do?
What is a Primary Agency?
Why was JTF-Cs established?
Who are the members of JTF-CS? How are they trained and organized?
How does JTF-CS interact with civilian agencies?
What is the legal basis for military support and assistance to civil authorities?
What factors does DOD consider in responding to requests for civil support?
Can the military act in a police role?
What area does JTF-CS cover?
What Consequence Management activities does JTF-CS engage in?
Does JTF-CS respond to natural disasters?
How is JTF-CS preparing for future threats?
What does JTF-CS see as the most likely type of threat?