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    National Security

    Defense, security, and public safety

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    14 Skills

    Skills in National Security

    14 skills
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    Understand Emergency Alert Systems

    Level 1

    Know how to receive and respond to emergency warnings

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    Understand Border Security Basics

    Level 1

    Know how border protection affects trade and travel

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    Recognize Domestic Security Threats

    Level 1

    Understand different types of security challenges within the US

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    Understand Intelligence Community Role

    Level 2

    Know how intelligence agencies gather and share information

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    Practice Personal Security Awareness

    Level 2

    Recognize and report suspicious activities that might threaten safety

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    Understand Cybersecurity Threats

    Level 2

    Know how digital attacks affect infrastructure and personal security

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    Understand Military Role in Society

    Level 3

    Know how armed forces interact with civilian government

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    Understand International Security Cooperation

    Level 3

    Know how the US works with other countries on security

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    Understand Terrorism Prevention

    Level 3

    Know community-based approaches to preventing violent extremism

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    Understand Critical Infrastructure Protection

    Level 3

    Know how essential systems are protected from threats

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    Advocate for Security Policy Balance

    Level 4

    Engage with elected officials on security and civil liberties issues

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    Understand Defense Budget Priorities

    Level 4

    Evaluate military spending and its impact on other priorities

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    Monitor Security Agency Accountability

    Level 4

    Support oversight of intelligence and law enforcement agencies

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    Balance Security and Civil Liberties

    Level 3

    Evaluate tradeoffs between safety measures and constitutional rights