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Chapter III
(1) Advise the President and SecDef on operational policies, responsibilities, and
programs.
(2) Assist SecDef in implementing operational responses to threats or hostile acts.
(3) Translate SecDef guidance into OPORDs.
plans.
(4) Ensure that cyberspace plans and operations are compatible with other military
(5) Assist CCDRs in meeting their operational requirements that have been
approved by SecDef.
d. Service Chiefs
(1) Provide appropriate administration of and support to cyberspace forces assigned
or attached to CCMDs.
(2) Train and equip forces for CO for deployment/support to CCMDs as directed
by SecDef. Services will provide CO capabilities for deployment/support to CCMDs as
directed by SecDef.
(3) Remain responsible for compliance with USSTRATCOM’s direction for
operation and defense of the DODIN.
(4) Coordinate with CDRUSSTRATCOM to prioritize cyberspace mission
requirements and force capabilities.
(5) Provide users of the EMS regulatory and operational guidance in the use of
radio frequencies through the authority of Army (Army Spectrum Management Office),
Navy (Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center), and Air Force (Air Force Spectrum
Management Office).
e. Chief, National Guard Bureau
(1) Serves as an advisor to CDRUSSTRATCOM on National Guard matters
pertaining to the CCMD missions and support planning and coordination for such activities
as requested by the CJCS or the CCDRs.
(2) Serves as the channel of communications on all matters pertaining to the
National Guard between USSTRATCOM and the 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
f. Commander, US Strategic Command
(1) Has overall responsibility for DODIN operations and defense in coordination
with CJCS, the Service Chiefs, and CCDRs. CDRUSSTRATCOM is responsible for CO to
secure, operate, and defend the DODIN, and to defend US critical cyberspace assets,
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