The first responsibility of any government and its defense establishment is to protect the lives and safety of its people. To that end, the Homeland Security Task Force will:

• Develop and facilitate legislative strategies to enhance planning, training, programming, and budgeting for the operations of the National Guard in support of Homeland Security and Homeland Defense
• Pursue commonalities with the Council of Governors, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, AGAUS and other Guard organizations in efforts to connect and strengthen educational efforts with Congress
• Partner with industry members to promote high standards of innovation and technology that benefit domestic operations
• Provide policy guidance and expertise to NGAUS members and states and prioritize requirements and resolutions