Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander 1
Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander 1 :
"Based on the complexity and type of incident, and the anticipated level of DOD resource involvement, DOD may elect to designate a JTF to command Federal (Title 10) military activities in support of the incident objectives. If a JTF is established, consistent with DOD operational requirements, its command and control element will establish effective liaison with the JFO to ensure coordination and unity of effort. The JTF Commander exercises operational control of all allocated DOD resources (excluding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resources). National Guard forces operating under a Governor's control are not DODcontrolled resources. The use of a JTF does not replace the requirement for a Defense Coordinating Officer as part of the JFO Coordination Staff. The JTF does not coordinate requests for assistance from DOD". (DHS, NRF Comment Draft, September 2007, p. 65)
