As a nation, we need to utilize and implement the core capabilities in order to deal with the risks we face. It is important to shift your thinking to capabilities. Real life examples are used throughout this lesson to highlight how core capabilities have been implemented in safeguarding our Nation.

As we begin to look at the core capabilities, you’ll notice that three core capabilities span all mission areas: Planning, Public Information and Warning, and Operational Coordination. These help to unify the mission areas and, in many ways, are necessary for the success of the remaining core capabilities. Additionally, a number of core capabilities involve more than one mission area and are listed in each mission area, as appropriate.

Select this link to view the 32 core capabilities.