MISSION 2: Borders

SECURING AND MANAGING OUR BORDERS

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The protection of the Nation's borders -- land, air, and sea -- from the illegal entry of people, weapons, drugs, and other contraband while facilitating lawful travel and trade is vital to homeland security, as well as the Nation's economic prosperity. The Department's border security and management efforts focus on three interrelated goals: effectively securing U.S. air, land, and sea borders; safeguarding and streamlining lawful trade and travel; and disrupting and dismantling transnational criminal and terrorist organizations.

Objective(s):

Goal 2.1: Security

Objective 2.1.1: Entry

Objective 2.1.2: Export & Exit

Goal 2.2: Trade & Travel

Objective 2.2.1: Nodes

Objective 2.2.2: Conveyances

Objective 2.2.3: People & Goods

Goal 2.3: Criminal Organizations

Objective 2.3.1: Criminal & Terrorist Organizations

Objective 2.3.2: Illicit Pathways

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