Reframing Homeland Defense: The Case for Restructuring an Outdated Security Construct

Authored by:
Maj. Harrison M. Zabell
Published on 4/15/2025
Digital Only

This essay examines new national security priorities and policy and argues for a restructuring of NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM to clarify authorities, eliminate redundancies, and position the U.S. for future security challenges while marshalling SOF competencies to leverage capabilities.


Note: This article was selected as the winner of the JSOU Academic Year 2025 Call for Special Operations Papers, Category II (Active Duty Servicemembers and Professional Military Education Students).


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