DSCA refers to

• A. Offensive overseas operations
• B. Domestic support for civilian authorities
• C. Stability operations abroad
• D. Information operations

Answer: (B)

DSCA stands for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities, which means the military’s role in helping civilian authorities within the United States during domestic emergencies. It covers tasks like disaster response, search and rescue, evacuation, medical support, and logistics to back up state and local agencies when civilian forces need a boost. This is about domestic, civil-focused aid rather than taking offensive actions abroad, stabilizing overseas situations, or conducting information operations. In practice, during events like natural disasters, the military can provide assets such as aircraft, engineering support, and planning coordination to help civilians manage the incident under civilian leadership.