Counterdrug Operations: A Necessary DOD Mission?

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Abstract:

Over the past thirty or more years, the United States has witnessed a dramatic increase in domestic problems and crimes that are directly associated with illegal drug abuse and trafficking. The level of illegal drug operations has surpassed the ability of local, state, and many federal police agencies to deal with them. The Executive and Legislative bodies of our government, as well as the people of our great nation demand immediate action to eradicate illegal drug use and trafficking. To the initial dismay of many civilian and military leaders, recent years have seen an unprecedented use of DoD resources to reinforce the fight between civil law enforcement agencies and narco-traffickers. Tremendous headway has been gained due to DoD participation in the drug war. If we are to make progress in the fight against illegal drug usage, DoD must train for and continue to operate in this Military Operation Other Than War MOOTW.

Author(s):
Pearson, Ervin
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategic research project,
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *DRUG INTERDICTION, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MILITARY STRATEGY, POLICIES, NATIONAL SECURITY, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, MILITARY ASSISTANCE, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, OPERATIONAL READINESS, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, MISSIONS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING, MILITARY BUDGETS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FEDERAL LAW, NARCOTICS, DRUG SMUGGLING, CRIMES, DRUG ABUSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
DRUG TRAFFICKING, OOTW(OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR)
Report Date:
1996 Apr 11
Creation Date:
1996 Jul 10