Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) 2
Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) 2 : "The DCO is appointed by DOD and serves as DOD's single point of contact at the JFO, with the exception of US Special Operations Command and USACE assets. Generally, requests for CS originating at the JFO will be coordinated with and processed through the DCO. The DCO may have a DCE consisting of a staff and military LNOs [Liaison Officers] in order to facilitate coordination and support to activated ESFs. Specific responsibilities of the DCO (subject to modification based on the situation) include processing requirements for military support, forwarding RFAs to the appropriate military organizations through DOD designated channels, and assigning military liaisons, as appropriate, to activated ESFs. Requests for CS originating at the JFO will be coordinated and processed through the DCO with the exception of requests for USACE support, NG forces operating under state active duty or Title 32 USC (i.e., not in federal service), or, in some circumstances, DOD forces in support of the FBI". (JCS/DoD, Civil Support, 2007, pp. D-21-22)
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