homeland defense

Definition/Scope: The military role in the principal task of the U.S. government to protect the United states, its territories and citizens.

Acronym:

HD

Broader Terms:

defense

Narrower Terms:

20th Support Command

Related Terms:

Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Civil Support)
aviation security
border security
CBRN Consequence Management Response Force
civil defense
civil defense strategies
consequence management
counterterrorism
cybersecurity
domestic terrorism
homeland security
Joint Task Force - Civil Support
JP 3-27
land transportation security
law enforcement
maritime security
military support to civil authorities
national defense
National Missile Defense
national security
Northern Command
Pacific Command
WMD defense