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Homeland Security Papers: Stemming the Tide of Terror -- Chapter 10: Canada And the United States - Defense Cooperation in U.S. Northern Command?
"The purpose of this chapter is to show in light of today's strategic environment that Canada's decision not to participate in NORTHCOM may in fact jeopardize its sovereignty. First, it is important to provide the background on Homeland Defense vis-à-vis the Canada/U.S. relationship and set the stage of the debate between sovereignty and security that Canada faced when offered to participate in NORTHCOM. Then, this analysis elucidates the priority Canada places on sovereignty by describing the broad security initiatives undertaken following September 11th, which noticeably preclude the military. The lack of military involvement is explained by showcasing Canadian misgivings towards NORAD and national missile defense, which serve as a precursor to understanding the relevant issues pertaining to NORTHCOM. Further, this chapter describes the circumstances surrounding Canada's decision, not to contribute forces and posits that the decision was based on a presumption the U.S. would continue to honor Canadian sovereignty despite the Homeland Defense mission. It will be shown, however, that the U.S. attitude towards its bilateral and multilateral agreements is changing and that the U.S. Government is prepared to act unilaterally to protect its own national interests above those of other nations. Finally, this analysis concludes that Canada should join NORTHCOM to preserve its sovereignty and security, alongside the United States."
USAF Counterproliferation Center
Millar, David B.
2004-02
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Intelligent Transportation System Field Operational Test Cross-Cutting Study: Hazardous Material Incident Response
"Hazardous Materials Incident Response Cross-Cutting report summarizes and interprets the results of three Field Operational Tests (FOTs) that are evaluating systems for improving the accuracy and availability of HazMat information provided to emergency response personnel. The FOTs considered in this report are: Tranzit Express Systems, Tranzit Express Systems II and Operation Response. The report findings are organized in the categories of impact, user response, technical lessons learned, institutional challenges and resolutions, and cost to implement. The FOTs from which this report was drawn did not specifically address technical performance issues. The focus was on anecdotal evidence. The tests revealed several institutional challenges in the areas of motor carrier participation, privacy and enforcement, and jurisdictional concerns. This report highlights the successes and challenges that these tests encountered while attempting to develop the technologies appropriate for responding to HazMat incidents."
United States. Department of Transportation
Millar, David B.; Belella, Paul
1998-09
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