Homeland Security: Navy Operations — Background and Issues for Congress

O' ; Rourke, Ronald

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: National security;    Navy -- U.S.;    Defense policy;   

RP-ID  :  RS21230
RP-ID  :  RS21230_2004Aug05

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses potential Navy homeland security roles include defending the United States against ballistic or cruise missile attack, defending U.S. naval bases and naval computer networks against attack, searching for terrorists at sea, and assisting civil authorities in responding to terrorist attacks. The Navy’s role in homeland security raises several potential issues for Congress.