The following mission descriptions are the counterdrug (CD) support activities which the Secretary of Defense may fund under the authority of Title 32 USC 112. However, CD activities must be consistent with and not prohibited by state law. Actual support provided is dependent upon specific state National Guard capabilities, funding levels, and priorities outlined in the State CD Support Plan.  The Posse Comitatus Act (18 USC 1385) does not apply to National Guard (NG) personnel on duty under authority of Title 32. As a matter of policy NG personnel will not, except for exigent circumstances directly participate in the arrest of suspects, conduct searches, which include direct contact of NG members with suspects or the general public. No members will become involved in the chain of custody for any evidence.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Linguist Support (Translator Support): Provide translation and transcription of audio/videotapes, seized
documents and other information media.  Intelligence Analyst & Case Support: Assist Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in the establishment of CD intelligence systems/databases and provide intelligence analyst support. All intelligence activities must be conducted in accordance with appropriate Department of Defense regulations. The NG will not maintain or store
final products in NG facilities or databases but will provide assistance to LEAs in developing investigations and cases for prosecution. Activities include, but are not limited to data input, reviewing, and analyzing collected LEA information.  Operational support to LEAs is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the supported agency and release law  enforcement officers for drug enforcement duties. This category of support excludes such tasks as secretarial, janitorial, or receptionist assistance.  Communications Support: Provide personnel to establish, operate, and maintain communications stations, bases, and equipment, in support of LEA CD operations.  Engineer Support: Provide engineer and heavyconstruction support to LEAs and community organizations where the project has a Counterdrug nexus as its primary purpose. This will exclude drug laboratories or hazardous materials. Local LEA must secure the area prior to the arrival of NG personnel, take possession of any evidence or materials to be confiscated or destroyed and obtain clearances, court orders, warrants and/or permits for destruction, removal, disposal of materials, or other environmental hazards/concerns.

GENERAL SUPPORT:
Domestic Cannabis Suppression Eradication Operations Support: Support of LEA domestic cannabis suppression and eradication operations. This includes, but is not limited to, aerial support, logistic support, communications support, in¬telligence, planning support, operational staff coordination, medical support, physical security, and ground transportation. The OSD mission transfer plan eliminated the authority to conduct the actual eradication and destruction of contraband support mission after Fiscal Year 2004.

Transportation Support: Provide transportation (aerial or ground) of LEA personnel, equipment, persons in LEA custody, seized property or contraband to, from, or as part of CD operations, or when security or other special circumstances reasonably necessitate NG support and there is a counterdrug nexus as the primary purpose. LEA officers are responsible for the security of any evidence or persons in their custody.

COUNTERDRUG-RELATED TRAINING:
Train LEA/Military Personnel: Train LEA/military personnel in military subjects and skills useful in the conduct of counterdrug operations or in the operation of military equipment used in counterdrug operations.  LEA participants are responsible for their associated travel and per diem expenses.

RECONNAISSANCE/OBSERVATION:
Surface: Reconnoiter or perform area observation by land and or water to detect and report illegal drug activities that include, but are not limited to, cultivated marijuana, suspected isolated drug trafficking airstrips, drug drop zones, drug trafficking corridors, illegal drug labs, suspicious aircraft, watercraft, or motor vehicles. Pursuit or targeting specific persons for surveillance is prohibited unless accompanied by LEA personnel with authorization. NG personnel will not maintain or store gathered information in NG facilities or databases; information will be reported as designated by the supported LEA.
Attended Sensor Support: CD Personnel support of LEAs in the emplacement, monitoring and maintenance of unattended sensors in areas where suspected drug activity is occurring.  Visual reconnaissance/observation by mobile patrols and observation posts using binoculars, cameras, night vision devices, and infrared/thermal imagery, including Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) or low-light devices: An LEA must be present or in direct contact. Aerial: Conduct  reconnaissance/observation of airspace (maritime or surface areas), land and internal waters and waterways of The United States and its territories for illegal drug activities, to include, but not limited to, cultivated marijuana gardens, suspected isolated drug trafficking airstrips, drug drop zones, drug trafficking corridors, illegal drug labs, suspicious aircraft, watercraft, or motor vehicles. The mission may require site security for aircraft and ground mobile radar. Approved equipment and techniques include, but are not limited to: 1) radar, 2) aerial visual, thermal imagery, night vision, and photographic reconnaissance, including digital imagery (for real-time video downlink to ground command posts) and 3) photo
reconnaissance and film processing.

DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION:
Demand reduction support organizes National Guard resources, members, and their families in support of drug
abuse prevention programs in the community. Support missions in this category should complement, but must not
duplicate, other organizations’ programs.  Activity Support: Provide for the participation of target populations in activities that are free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. The view is that constructive and healthy activities offset the
attraction to activities that may be filled by the use of illegal drugs or the illegal use of legitimate
drugs. This includes, but is not limited to, drug free events, community centers, athletic/recreational/adventure activities, community service activities, and after school programs.  Educational Demand Reduction Support: Provide activities primarily designed to educate, train, or otherwise prevent drug abuse among youth. Educational activities aimed to affect critical life and social skills, including decision-making, refusal skills, critical analysis and systematic judgment abilities.
It is distinguished from Informational Drug Demand Reduction support in that interaction between the educator/
facilitator and the participant is the basis of its activities. This includes, but is not limited to,
classroom and/or small group sessions (all ages), parenting and family management classes, mentoring, tutoring
and experiential learning programs.  Informational Demand Reduction Support: Provide information about illegal drugs and the
illegal use of legitimate drugs as well as the effect on individuals, families and communities. Informational Drug Demand Reduction Support is characterized by one-way communication from the source to the audience, with limited contact between the two. This includes, but is not limited to, static displays, Red Ribbon Campaign, drug stores, resource libraries, satellite downlinks, public service announcements, and speakers.  Community-Based Demand Reduction Support: Assist in the development of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) as well as support for existing CBOs organized to reduce the use of illegal drugs as well as the illegal use of legitimate drugs. This includes, but is not limited to, coalition building, community assessments, strategic planning, community mobilization, collaboration, and evaluation.  Environmental Drug Demand Reduction Support: Assist in the change of written and unwritten community standards, codes and attitudes, thereby influencing incidence and prevalence of illegal drugs and the illegal use of legitimate drugs in the general population. This includes but is not limited to: promoting the establishment and review of drug use policies in schools and government as well as technical assistance to communities to maximize drug related enforcement procedures.