Download or read book Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) written by Bert B. Tussing and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of our Armed Forces within the states and territories of the United States is far from intuitive. The challenges of defending the country against assaults within the homeland are much more complex than engaging our enemies on foreign soil. Likewise, the introduction of the militarys appreciable capabilities in response to disasters