Which of the following is NOT a DSCA task?

• A. Provide Training For Domestic Disasters
• B. Conduct overseas operations
• C. Train foreign militaries
• D. Conduct cyber attacks

Answer: (A)

Defense Support of Civil Authorities is about using military resources to assist civilian authorities in the United States during domestic emergencies. Its tasks are focused on response and support within the homeland—things like enabling evacuation, medical support, logistics, search and rescue, and coordination with civil agencies to limit damage and speed recovery. It does not cover overseas actions or activities that fall under different mission sets.

Conducting overseas operations is outside DSCA because DSCA deals with domestic incidents and the military’s role in supporting civilian authorities within the country, not foreign engagements. Training foreign militaries belongs to security cooperation and foreign military training, which are separate from DSCA duties. Conducting cyber attacks is not a DSCA task either; offensive cyber operations are military operations aimed abroad or beyond the scope of domestic civil support.

Providing training for domestic disasters, while related to disaster readiness, is not considered a DSCA task because DSCA centers on responding to events that have already occurred or are imminent within the homeland, supporting civilian agencies during those events. Pre-disaster training and preparedness are typically handled by civilian authorities and other non-DSCA programs, with the DoD participating as requested or in an advisory capacity rather than as a primary DSCA mission.