Joint Task Force 51 (JTF-51) is a contingency command post under United States Army North (USARNORTH), responsible for coordinating Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) within the United States. JTF-51 is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and operates under the authority of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). The task force is designed to provide rapid-response command and control capabilities for federal military support to civilian agencies during natural disasters, emergencies, and homeland security operations.[1][2][3]
Major General Scott M. Sherman assumed command of Joint Task Force 51 on September 29, 2024, succeeding Maj. Gen. William J. Prendergast.
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- ^ "Organization". U.S. Army North.
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