This two-in one resource includes the Tactical Commanders and Staff Toolkit plus the Liaison Officer Toolkit. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)) enables tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and execute assigned DSCA missions for all hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DOD) components (Active and Reserve forces and National Guard when in Federal Status). This hand-on resource also may be useful information for local and state first responders. Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) including legal, doctinal, and policy issues. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the incident management processes including National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Chapter 3 discuses the civilian and military responses to natural disaster. Chapter 4 provides a brief overview of Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analyis. Chapter 5 covers Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is review of safety and operational composite risk management processes Chapters 7-11 contain Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natrual hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA.

The purpose of this handbook is to assist tactical level Commanders and Staffs in planning and executing DSCA operations.

SECTION I: LIAISON HANDBOOK This section of the Liaison Officer (LNO) Toolkit provides information on LNO duties and responsibilities. It also provides LNOs and commanders with basic tools for success in a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) environment. It is not intended to describe the duties of the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs). Section II, Chapters 2 through 9, includes information on capabilities of High Demand Task Organizations in a DSCA environment. To be most effective, LNOs should read both the LNO Toolkit and the Tactical Level Commander and Staff Toolkit (GTA 90-01-020).

The Military Articles & Services List (MASL) is a catalog of descriptive codes and text used to identify materiel and services available to be transferred to foreign governments and international organizations. The codes and text are used in myriad systems to identify what is being transferred and to track logistics and financial transactions (e.g., Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) documents, lease documents, bills sent to the customers, storage facility inventory lists, shipping documentation, surcharges) and perform diverse reporting. This document: Defines the many aspects of the MASL, Describes the relevancy to other systems, Standardizes abbreviations, Defines the different fields that make up a MASL line, Lists the procedures to develop and change MASL lines, Lists associated reports. While the MASL itself is out of necessity very detailed, its applications are quite broad in nature. The MASL is a vast network that binds together all the articles and services sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Our objective with this document is to simplify and clarify the MASL instrument and process. Where possible, MASL procedures are streamlined by creating a user-friendly format and improving the logical flow and structure.

Drawdowns are different from normal Security Assistance procedures, and very important tools for furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. Key players in the drawdown process are the Country Program/Financial Directors, as well as other personnel within DSCA. A drawdown is one of the very unique times when the Commander-in-Chief, placing full trust and confidence in you, empowers you to effect a change in international relations. Although the drawdown of Department of Defense articles, services and training is generally coordinated through existing Security Assistance channels using the basic policies and guidelines already in-place, usually, time is of the essence. Drawdowns do not occur that often and as a result we fully recognize that you need help in wading through this sometimes-mysterious world. This handbook is a guide for you and other Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) personnel who become involved in the planning and execution of drawdowns. It is not intended to serve as a regulation, and consequently should not be construed as one. That said, this guide builds upon two earlier editions and contains the wisdom of some of the best and brightest professionals in the Security Cooperation Community.