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The Defense Communication Agency was tasked in 1963 with maintaining an active backup of all communications for any event that could disrupt communications and the management of command and control communications systems as the National Communications System. This mission was partially transferred to
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is destroyed or incapable of communicating with strategic forces. Beginning February 3, 1961, an Air Force Looking Glass aircraft was in the air at all times 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On July 24, 1990, Looking Glass ceased continuous airborne alert but remained on ground or airborne alert 24
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The Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD 1) is a 2017 directive, released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), that provides doctrine and guidance to all federal organizations for developing continuity program plans and capabilities. FCD 1 also serves as guidance to state, local, and tribal
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I was particularly concerned, Mr. Chairman, because I read in Miami papers, and several others, that there had been a plan developed, by that same agency, a contingency plan in the event of emergency, that would suspend the American constitution. And I was deeply concerned about it and wondered if
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The purpose of Continuity Guidance Circular 2 (CGC 2) is to provide "non-Federal Governments (NFGs) with guidance on how to implement CGC 1, Annex D: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. It provides them with guidance, a methodology, and checklists to identify, assess, and validate their essential functions. This
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The preamble of the CGC 1 states that its function is to provide "direction to the non-Federal Governments (NFGs) for developing continuity plans and programs. Continuity planning facilitates the performance of essential functions during all-hazards emergencies or other situations that may disrupt
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40 (PPD-40), to ensure that agencies are able to continue performance of essential functions under a broad range of circumstances. PPD-40 specifies certain requirements for continuity plan development, including the requirement that all federal executive branch departments and agencies develop an
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The head of each Federal department and agency shall ensure the continuity of essential functions in any national security emergency by providing for: succession to office and emergency delegation of authority in accordance with applicable law; safekeeping of essential resources, facilities, and
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normal operations. By continuing the performance of essential functions through a catastrophic emergency, the State, territorial, tribal, and local governments, and the private sector support the ability of the Federal Government to perform National Essential Functions (NEFs)."
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at that time, requested the classified and more detailed version of the government's continuity-of-operations plan in a letter signed by him and the chairperson of the House Homeland Security Committee, which is supposed to have access to confidential government information.
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Subject: National Continuity Policy May 9, 2007 - Revocation. Presidential Decision Directive 67 of October 21, 1998 ("Enduring Constitutional Government and Continuity of Government Operations"), including all Annexes thereto, is hereby
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The Federal Continuity Directive 2 (FCD 2) of June 2017 is a directive to assist federal Executive Branch organizations in identifying their Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) and candidate Primary Mission Essential Functions (PMEFs).
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members in the case of a large-scale disaster that could potentially kill a large number of representatives. In regard to the Continuity of Operations Plan, Sabato said it "failed outright" during the September 11 attacks.
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Continuity of government plans are not limited to the federal government. The majority of states have constitutional provisions that provide for the succession of government in the event of an "enemy attack".
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to help provide survivability to military command and government officials. Some have been decommissioned since the Cold War. The ones that are still considered to be in operation are listed here.
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The president, to the surprise of the congressional committee, refused to provide the information. As of August 2007, efforts by the committee to secure a copy of the plan continued.
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Federal Preparedness Circular 60, "Continuity of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government at the Headquarters Level During National Security Emergencies", November 20, 1990
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The United States Congress was formerly housed in the Greenbrier Bunker, but since it was discovered in the early 1990s the new location of the Congressional bunker is unknown.
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May I most respectfully request that that matter not be touched upon at this stage. If we wish to get into this, I'm certain arrangements can be made for an executive session.
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A the president normally uses. While the VC-25A is equipped with numerous systems to ensure its survival, in an emergency it is recommended that the president use the
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Colonel North, in your work at the N.S.C. were you not assigned, at one time, to work on plans for the continuity of government in the event of a major disaster?
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purposes. A continuity plan is essential to help identify critical functions and develop preventative measures to continue functions should disruption occur.
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CGC 1 parallels the information in FCD 1 closely, but is geared to states, territories, tribal and local governments, and private-sector organizations.
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that will identify essential function relationships, interdependencies, time sensitivities, threats and vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies."
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hours a day. On October 1, 1998, the U.S. Navy replaced the U.S. Air Force in this duty. In addition, a battle staff now flies with the
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in charge of supporting command, control, communications, and information systems for the military in the 1990s and would support the
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Presidential Decision Directive 67, "Enduring Constitutional Government and Continuity of Government Operations", October 21, 1998
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Federal Preparedness Circular 61, "Emergency Succession to Key Positions of the Federal Departments and Agencies", August 2, 1991
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and other executive-branch positions and carry out the responsibilities of the position if the primary officeholders are killed.
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integrated, overlapping continuity capability, that supports the eight National Essential Functions described in the document.
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I believe that question touches upon a highly sensitive and classified area so may I request that you not touch upon that?
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http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1386609058826-b084a7230663249ab1d6da4b6472e691/Continuity-Guidance-Circular2.pdf
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http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1386609058803-b084a7230663249ab1d6da4b6472e691/CGC-1-Signed-July-2013.pdf
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was converted into Command Ship CC-2 between 1962 and 1963 and included the National Military Command System.
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Federal Preparedness Circular 65, "Federal Executive Branch Continuity of Operations (COOP)", July 26, 1999
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Federal Preparedness Circular 62, "Delegation of Authorities for Emergency Situations", August 1, 1991
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that was an area in which he had worked. I believe that it was and I wanted to get his confirmation.
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plane the President of the United States travels on. However, the term typically refers to a
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36 Code of Federal Regulations 1236, "Management of Vital Records", revised as of July 1, 1998
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41 Code of Federal Regulations 101-2, "Occupant Emergency Program", revised as of July 1, 1998
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Federal Response Planning Guidance 01-94, "Continuity of Operations (COOP)", December 4, 1994
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Presidential Decision Directive 63, "Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)", May 22, 1998
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put the Continuity of Operations plan into effect for the first time directly following the
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State Constitutions and Legislative Continuity in a 9/11 World: Surviving an Enemy Attack
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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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National Security Directive 37, "Enduring Constitutional Government", April 18, 1990
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CGC includes guidance for conducting a continuity Business Process Analysis (BPA),
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National Security Directive 69, "Enduring Constitutional Government", June 2, 1992
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Federal Continuity Directives and Continuity of Operations documents collection
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http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2007/07/defazio_demands_access_to_clas.html
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Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself
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may use it. It is also possible that the president would authorize the
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A document named in italics supersedes a previously published document.
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These measures included construction of underground facilities such as "
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or GWEN, a retired military command and control communications system
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specially built to serve as a survivable mobile command post for the
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and other parts of the executive branch in two secure bunkers on the
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Plan) has been a part of U.S. government operations since President
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records; and establishment of emergency operating capabilities.
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AMERICA NEEDS A PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT,
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National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
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NSDD 55, "Enduring National Leadership" September 14, 1982
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The Right-Wing Roots of Sheehan's "Secret Team" Theory
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Hearings in 1987. Transcripts from the hearing in the
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near Camp David in Maryland. The public can now tour
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or others to use it, depending on the circumstances.
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The Continuity of Operations Plan involves numerous
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An unknown contingency plan (which some believe was
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Index

United States federal government
Presidential Policy Directive
Federal Emergency Management Agency
business continuity planning
Continuity of Government
Dwight D. Eisenhower
executive order
government of the United States
nuclear war
Mount Weather
nuclear-weapon
Virginia
Raven Rock Mountain Complex
one such facility
United States Congress
Greenbrier Resort
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Cabinet
line of succession
presidency
Presidential Succession Act
3 U.S.C.
§ 19
Vice President
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President pro tempore of the Senate
George W. Bush administration
September 11 attacks
federal executive department

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