The Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) asks multiple federal agencies to work together with the Whole Community to improve national preparedness. It is
aimed at “strengthening the security and resilience” of the United States through systemic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risks to the
security of the nation.
Assignment:
You have studied multiple facets of Preparedness. Now write a five-page (double-spaced) paper, focusing on the main criteria of PPD-8 and describing:
1. what the Whole Community is
2. the five key elements
3. the five mission areas
4. the core capabilities, including three examples of the core capabilities
– why you think each is important
5. what legislative imperatives support what you have written…
