Full Definition
"Homeland defense (HD) is the protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by the President. DOD is responsible for the HD mission, and therefore leads the HD response, with other departments and agencies in support of DOD efforts."
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