Fully describe the overall concepts of homeland security and homeland defense. Construct a response that fully provides the following related to these two broad-based initiatives: Primary missions, tasks, responsibilities, operations, etc. for homeland security and defense. Highlight those areas that are shared and common interests between the two (joint endeavors between HLS and HLD?) Lastly, recommend your own definition for homeland security. 2) Adhering to the overarching theme and approach of the current National Security Strategy, provide your own recommendations regarding how the top threat you identified in this week’s discussion should be addressed moving forward. Offer specifics as to how key elements of your proposal would be approached and implemented in accordance with Ends, Ways, and Means strategy framework. Note: Be aware of the fact that "homeland security" and resources needed to carry it out are made up of much more than just DHS. This agency is only one part of the larger Homeland Security Enterprise that includes representatives from all level of government, private sector partners and others.
The mission for Homeland
defense (HLD) is to provide life-saving capabilities during national emergency
due to natural and human made disasters. HLD play a prominent role in the
security of the country by protecting terrorist attacks from potential terror
threats (Bullock & Coppola, 2018). The HLD also responds to various
emergencies in the country caused by both natural and manmade factors. It
protects the country`s borders against attack from external forces. It also
conducts security operations in neighboring countries and other areas of security
interest. The HDL operations are mostly on the border and outside the country
to mitigate attacks that might affect the state of nation in terms of peace and
economic status. The HLD also operates within the country during emergencies
that might affect the country`s stability.