The U.S. practices the “Whole Community” concept and calls upon Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) when necessary. Is the U.S. approach too complex? If so, what are your suggestions to enhance effectiveness? Explore and discuss the West Coast wildfires from a Whole Community perspective. Include parties to engage, planning, coordination and resources challenges (e.g., use of unmanned aerospace vehicles, national firefighter shortages, etc.), and ways to mitigate the threat. Or Explore and discuss the Michael Brown/Ferguson, MO or the Charleston, SC church killings from a Whole Community perspective. Include parties to engage, planning, coordination and resources challenges, and ways to mitigate the threat. Include strategic themes, understanding a community’s “DNA” and fostering relationships between communities and agencies.