NORTHCOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Northern Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
NORTHCOM stands for United States Northern Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Homeland-defense combatant command responsible for military support to civil authorities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and nearby waters, headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
Example: NORTHCOM deployed active-duty engineers to support the hurricane response.
Usage notes
Created on October 1, 2002, after the September 11 attacks. Its commander also leads NORAD, the binational US-Canadian aerospace defense command. Law and policy, including the Posse Comitatus Act, restrict the military's role in domestic law enforcement.
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