General Support to Agencies

Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Operations

Includes providing support to Law Enforcement Agencies' (LEA) domestic cannabis suppression and eradication operations.

This includes, but is not limited to, aerial support, logistic support, communications support, intelligence, planning support, operational staff coordination, medical support, physical security, ground transportation, eradication and destruction of contraband, and spraying of herbicides, in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and state laws.

Transportation Support

Includes transportation (aerial, ground, or maritime) of LEA personnel / equipment, persons in LEA custody, seized property or contraband -- and ground transportation of youth, adults, and associated equipment and supplies for community / state demand reduction program activities -- as part of ongoing time-sensitive counterdrug operations, or when security or other special circumstances reasonably necessitate National Guard support and there is a counterdrug nexus.

Routine administrative aerial transportation is not permitted under this mission, nor are missions that compete with private enterprise. LEA officers are responsible for the security of any evidence or persons in their custody.

Training LEA / Military Personnel

Training is available to LEA / military personnel in military subjects and skills useful in the conduct of counterdrug operations, or in the operation of military equipment used in Counterdrug operations.

LEA participants are responsible for associated travel and per diem expenses.