Which statement is true about DSCA in relation to CONUS?

• A. Only DSCA occurs CONUS
• B. DSCA occurs outside CONUS
• C. DSCA is not used in combat zones
• D. DSCA is a form of offensive action

Answer: (A)

DSCA involves DoD support to civilian authorities during domestic emergencies inside the United States. It is activated when local or state authorities request assistance and is constrained by laws and policies that apply to domestic operations, focusing on relief, stabilization, and protection rather than combat.

Because DSCA is a domestic mission, it occurs within CONUS. Outside the United States, military support falls under different authorities and mission types, not DSCA. DSCA also is not about offensive action or combat operations; its purpose is to assist civilian authorities, aid in rescue and relief, and help restore order during emergencies.