Consistent with title 10, united states code, section 161b2 and title 3, united states code, section 301, you are directed to notify the congress on my behalf. Apr 17, 2002 the unified command structure is flexible, and changes as required to accomodate evolving u. From a clean slate, we examined our available ways, means, and. A classified document called the unified command plan ucp establishes the. Federal register revisions to the 2017 unified command plan. Throughout the rest of this job aid, the generic term command may also be used to denote all the above entities. A unified combatant command ucc is a command of the united states armed forces that is composed of units from at least two service branches and has a broad and continuing mission. Establish a single incident command post and, as needed, other facilities where all agencies can operate together. The ucp establishes combatant command missions and responsibilities, delineates geographic areas of responsibility for geographic ccdrs, and specifies responsibilities for functional ccdrs. The commander, us forces korea, is a sub unified command of us pacom and is responsible for all duties and functions assigned by title 10, united states code and the unified command plan. The unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms provide. Intermediate ics for expanding incidentsstudent manual september 2005 topic unit objectives command. This guide is an executive summary of the department of defenses dods adaptive planning and execution apex enterprise.
Consistent with title 10, united states code, section 161b2 and title 3, united states code. Northern command now sharing responsibility for the region. They are organized either on a geographical basis known as area. The unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms provide operational instructions and command and control to the armed forces and have a significant impact on how they are organized, trained, and resourcedareas over which congress has. July 28, 2015 incorporating change 1, effective april, 2016 cio dod. Apr 17, 2002 april 17, 2002 peterson air force base, colo. Nims guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations ngo, and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents. Atlantic command, increase emphasis on homeland defense and extend the u. Outbreak h5n2 was the most common subtype of hpai followed by h5n8 in the 20142015 u. Provides joint interoperability test command operational test certification capabilities in accordance with reference c to support this instruction. Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff instruction 3110. Avoid the confusion created by separate command, planning, and logistical setups. Myers today announced changes to the unified command plan ucp, that establishes the missions and responsibilities for. European commands area of responsibility to the water areas around europe and africa.
It is impossible to implement unified command unless agencies have agreed to participate in the process. Chiefs of staff cjcs and the joint staff, the combatant commands, the office of the inspector. Apr 11, 2011 the most significant change in the unified command plan 2011 shifts areas of responsibility in the arctic, with the u. During execution, the supported command or organization is responsible for synchronizing the instruments of national power to achieve unified action. Personnel assigned to this position should be qualified as an ic. The drrs executive committee oversees the management of the drrs in accordance with the deputy assistant secretary of defense for readiness memorandum reference g.
Presidential memorandum transfer of unified command. Unified command plan united states armed forces britannica. Unified command 3 unified command applications unified command is a practical and cost effective solution to multijurisdictional or multiagency incidents. The history of the unified command plan, 19462012, covers the formulation of the plan, modifications, and periodic revisions. A unified combatant command ucc is a united states department of defense command that is composed of forces from at least two military departments and has a broad and continuing mission. The national incident management system nims defines this comprehensive approach. There is strong evidence that the 20142015 outbreak in the united states was introduced from. Throughout the rest of this job aid, the generic term command may also be. This breaking news just in, emperor napoleon i is still. Start printed page 24977 memorandum of may 24, 2019 revisions to the 2017 unified command plan memorandum for the secretary of defense.
Unified combatant commands united states department of defense. Under a unified command, agencies work together through the designated members of the unified command to. The unified command structure is flexible, and changes as required to accomodate evolving u. History unified command plan joint chiefs of staff. United states coast guard incident command system incident. Unified command uc or deputy incident commander within the national incident management system nims incident command system ics. The unified command plan establishes the missions and geographic responsibilities among the combatant commanders. An incident command systemunified command icsuc is an efficient onsite tool to manage all emergency response incidents, and uc is a necessary tool for managing multijurisdictional responses to oil spills or hazardous substance releases.
The history of the unified command plan, 19462012, covers the formulation of the plan, modifica. Us military operations in the postworld war ii era. The ucp is a classified executive branch document prepared by the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff cjcs. Primary view of object titled the unified command plan and combatant commands. A classified document called the unified command plan ucp establishes the combatant commands, identifies geographic areas of respon sibility, assigns primary tasks, defines authority of the commanders, establishes command relationships, and gives guidance on the exercise of combatant command. Dated 10 june 2015 reassigns cyberspace responsibilities to the united states cyber command in accordance with the latest unified command plan. In the incident command system, a unified command is an authority structure in which the role of incident commander is shared by two or more individuals, each already having authority in a different responding agency. Unified command plan ucp, classified document that provides operational instructions to all branches of the u. Command and management under nimspart 2 summary of lesson content nims page 2 how does unified command work. Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff guide j3 cjcs guide 3. National security internet archive nsia additional collections. Ucp establishes the combatant commands, identifies geographic areas of responsibility, assigns primary tasks, defines authority of the commanders, establishes.
Lets look at some examples of how unified command might be applied to different kinds of incidents. The defense department has 11 combatant commands, each with a geographic or functional mission that provides command and control of military forces in peace and war. Formed in 1946 in response to friction between branches of the military during world war ii, the ucp has unified the command structures of the major u. Ucp 2011, signed by president obama on april 6, 2011, assigns several new missions to the combatant commanders. Pdf in october 2002, following the 11 september 2001 attacks on the united states, the unified command plan ucp, that sets out the geographical. Unified command plan ucp the department of defense dod defines the unified command plan ucp as the document, approved by the president, that sets forth basic guidance to all unified combatant commanders. The unified command plan 2011 change 1, signed by president obama on sept. Memorandum reference d, unified command plan reference e, and cjcs instruction 3110. Thus, the history of the unified command plan is a useful guide for those engaged in the development of current military policy and strategy as well as an important reference for students of us policy and strategy during the cold war. Air force, army, navy, and marine corps and serves as the organizational directive. Pursuant to my authority as commander in chief, i hereby approve and direct the implementation of the revised unified command plan. The department of defense updated the unified command plan, a key strategic document that establishes the missions, responsibilities, and geographic areas. General colin powell as chairman polled his allied counterparts in 1993 and found no major objection to saclant being other than a naval officer. Even though the unified command plan does not directly address nato or other international command responsibilities, the alliance command structure remains a subliminal ucp consideration.
Rumsfeld and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff gen. Unified command plan changes transparent, but important u. It will be the homeland defense command for the united states, said navy capt. Unified command plan ucp is a key strategic document that establishes the missions, responsibilities, and geographic areas of responsibility for commanders of combatant commands. There is strong evidence that the 2014 2015 outbreak in the united states was introduced from. Changelog for the dod cybersecurity policy chart csiac. The department of defense updated the unified command plan, a key strategic document that establishes the missions, responsibilities, and geographic areas of responsibility for commanders of combatant commands. The unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms provide operational instructions and command and control to the armed forces and have a significant impact on how they are organized, trained, and resourced areas over which congress has constitutional authority. What are the unified command plan ucp and combatant. Jul 17, 2012 the unified command plan and combatant commands. Consider combining eucom and africom in the unified command plan to improve efficiency. Myers today announced changes to the unified command plan ucp, that establishes the missions and responsibilities for combatant commanders.
Defense information systems network disn responsibilities, current as of august 4, 2015 open pdf 295 kb this instruction establishes policy and responsibilities for the connection of information systems iss e. Lesson overview single incident command unified and area. The most significant change in the unified command plan 2011 shifts areas of responsibility in the arctic, with the u. Air force, army, navy, and marine corpsand serves as the organizational directive. Download citation crs report for congress the unified command plan and combatant commands.
Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff instruction 6211. Ccmds develop plans that outline their vision for integrating and synchronizing military activities and operations with other instruments of national power to attain national strategic ends. Relocates cyberspace operations from the role of the communications system section in chapter i, joint communications system overview, to the. These commands are established to provide effective command and control of u.
This report provides information on the history, mission, and operational considerations for each of the unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms organizations as well as a brief discussion of current issues associated with the ucp and these commands. Background and issues for congress congressional research service 3 additional ussocom responsibilities in addition to title 10 authorities and responsibilities, ussocom has been given additional responsibilities. California emergency medical services authority guidebook. Crs report for congress the unified command plan and. Background and issues for congress description this report provides information on the history, mission, and operational considerations for each of the unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms organizations as well as a brief discussion of current issues associated. Upon taking command this past december, i set about performing a detailed analysis of the missions we are tasked to execute as part of the presidents unified command plan ucp and the norad agreement.
Establish a common set of objectives and strategies for a single incident action plan. The unified command plan ucp, prepared by the cjcs for the president to issue, sets forth basic guidance to all combatant commanders ccdrs. Volunteer coordinator at the incident command post 12. In the 2004 unified command plan ucp, ussocom was given the. They are organized either on a geographical basis known as. Consistent with section 161b2 of title 10, united states code, and section 301 of title 3, united states code, you are directed to notify the congress on my behalf. Doug mcclain, a joint staff officer who worked on the ucp. The unified command plan and combatant commands congressional research service summary the unified command plan ucp and associated combatant commands cocoms provide operational instructions and command and control to the armed forces and have a significant impact on how they are organized, trained, and resourcedareas over which congress has. Outbreak h5n2 was the most common subtype of hpai followed by h5n8 in the 2014 2015 u. Volunteer coordinator position guidance february 2015. Jun 22, 2002 even though the unified command plan does not directly address nato or other international command responsibilities, the alliance command structure remains a subliminal ucp consideration. Unified command is one way to carry out command in which responding agencies andor jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident share incident management. Pdf the unified command plan and combatant commands. The commander, usfk, supports the armistice agreements, provides forces to commander, cfc and unc, and provides administrative and logistic support necessary to.
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