A systems engineering approach to disaster response scenario modeling

At the direction of the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef), we conducted a Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) on Homeland Defense and Civil Support for the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) agreed to lead the CBA to help develop a clear understanding of DoD and interagency roles, responsibilities, and capabilities to enhance unified action and mitigate potential uncertainty. In addition, the DepSecDef designated the HD/CS CBA as one of DoD´s Top 25 Transformational Priorities to advance to a major milestone by December 2008. USNORTHCOM conducted the assessment between 1 September 2007 and 15 October 2008 in accordance with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process (USNORTHCOM HD/CS JCD, page 1).