text: Appendix G
  effect. Sometimes a manned platform can provide the desired capability in a much more timely and efficient
  manner. Commanders decide to employ unmanned aircraft systems judiciously. Use of unmanned aircraft
  systems requires approval at high levels within the DOD and the FAA prior to employment in DSCA.
  CONTROL OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  G-20. Command relationships for unmanned aircraft systems operations should be defined in advance of
  mission accomplishment. In general, the controlling joint task force typically exercises operational control
  of available unmanned aircraft systems.
  G-21. Unmanned aircraft system operators supporting domestic missions should anticipate coordinating their
  actions through the joint task force to supporting the joint force air component commander. These operators
  also anticipate and prepare to include their operations in the air tasking order. Regardless of the nature of
  operations, unmanned aircraft systems command and control structures must be thoroughly planned (well in
  advance, when possible), responsive to both operator and user inputs, and flexible enough to handle changes
  to the operation. This is particularly important for retasking of unmanned aircraft systems assets.
  G-22. Certain unmanned aircraft systems such as Global Hawk can operate far above normal commercial
  traffic while providing situation assessment to ground commanders. Intermediate systems such as the
  Predator have supported recent disaster operations, dramatically increasing situational awareness at the joint
  field office level. If available and authorized, these systems can provide near-real-time surveillance to
  command posts for extended periods. The approval process is not automatic. Requests for unmanned aircraft
  system surveillance support goes through the joint force air component command and joint task force to the
  joint field office for joint staff approval. The joint force air component command coordinates with the FAA
  and includes the mission on the air tasking order when approved. The FAA issues notices to airmen as
  required.
  LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  G-23. There are numerous limitations involving unmanned aircraft systems operations in the United States.
  The three most important are legal restrictions, FAA restrictions, and weather restrictions.
  Legal Restrictions
  G-24. Legal restrictions on the use of unmanned aircraft systems in domestic operations are numerous. Use
  of DOD intelligence capabilities for DSCA missions—such as incident awareness and assessment, damage
  assessment, and search and rescue—requires prior Secretary of Defense approval, together with approval of
  both the mission and use of the exact DOD intelligence community capabilities. Certain missions require not
  only approval of the Secretary of Defense but also coordination, certification, and possibly, prior approval
  by the Attorney General of the United States. Additionally, several Department of Defense directives
  (DODDs) and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff instructions (CJCSIs) cover military support to civil
  authorities. For example, DODI 3025.21and CJCSI 3710.01B apply to domestic unmanned aircraft systems
  operations. Additionally, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff standing execution order for DSCA
  (referred to as the CJCS DSCA EXORD) provides guidance on operational parameters and limitations on
  using DOD intelligence capabilities for DSCA missions. Further, per DODI 3025.21, military forces cannot
  use military systems for surveillance and pursuit of individuals. Concerns or questions regarding legal
  restrictions on the use of unmanned aircraft systems in domestic operations should be directed towards the
  assigned judge advocate or legal advisor.
  G-25. All requests for unmanned aircraft systems must be approved by the Secretary of Defense. Operators
  of unmanned aircraft systems supporting civilian law enforcement agencies must be cognizant of, and fully
  comply with, DODI 3025.21and any operational parameters and limitations specified in the Chairman of the
  Joint Chiefs of Staff standing execution order for DSCA regarding collection, retention, and dissemination
  of unmanned aircraft systems sensor data and imagery. Operators cannot conduct surveillance on specifically
  identified U.S. persons, unless expressly approved by the Secretary of Defense, consistent with U.S. laws
  and regulations. Additionally, civilian law enforcement agencies will handle any data collected by such
  surveillance operations. Finally, per current Office of the Secretary of Defense guidance, National Guard
  forces conducting domestic unmanned aircraft systems operations are normally in Title 10 (United States