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The National Guard Counterdrug Program is a unique, enduring initiative that supports law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in their efforts to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and reduce drug abuse nationwide.
Operating at the state level, the program is active in every state, territory, and the District of Columbia, each led by a Counterdrug Coordinator and supported by dedicated National Guard teams. These teams are composed of specially trained service members who provide mission-critical support, including intelligence analysis, surveillance, and interdiction assistance, in accordance with applicable laws and authorities.
National Guard Counterdrug teams work in close partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to strengthen operational effectiveness through information sharing, specialized training, and technical support. The program also supports community-based prevention and drug education initiatives, reinforcing a comprehensive approach to addressing the drug threat.
By leveraging the unique capabilities and resources of the National Guard, the Counterdrug Program enhances the overall effectiveness of national, state, and local drug control efforts.
The following mission sets represent core program capabilities highlighted annually at the National Guard Counterdrug Program Open House, hosted by the National Guard Association of the United States.
Military Service qualified personnel are authorized to process, categorize, and evaluate criminal information, in support of law enforcement Counterdrug activities exclusively using supported agency hard and software.
Law enforcement support mission undertaken to obtain by visual, and/or electro-optical/infrared means, information about the activities and resources of law enforcement agency developed targets, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrological or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
Law enforcement support mission undertaken to obtain by visual, and/or electro-optical/infrared means, information about the activities and resources of law enforcement agency developed targets, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrological or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
A continuum of events focused on the prevention of illicit substance use. Drug Demand Reduction Outreach effectively bridges the gap between overall public health, public safety and public policy greatly aiding Primary Prevention.
The National Guard Counterdrug Schools provide training in military unique capabilities and skills not readily available outside of the Department of Defense to federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement, community-based organizations, and military personnel to improve drug interdiction and drug demand reduction activities.
Still need additional information from a specific state, territory, or the District of Columbia?
Still need additional information from a specific state, territory, or the District of Columbia?
Click the "State Contacts" button below to view each Counterdrug Coordinator's contact information for all 54 programs.
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