 | The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (June 2013) |
Homeland defense (HD) is the protection of a territory, sovereignty, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression. (Definition will be incorporated into JP 3-26[1] upon its approval).[2]
Homeland security (HS) is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks, reduce a nation's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.[2]
- ^ FAS.ORG: Counterterrorism Joint Publication 3-26',13 November 2009, approved.
Definition deferred to Homeland Defense, Joint Publication JP 3-27] - ^ a b FAS.ORG: Air Force Doctrine Document 2-10, 21 March 2006, p.9-10, defines both terminologies.
This document complements related discussion found in Joint Publication 3-26, (JP 3-26), Joint Doctrine for Homeland Security.]