Maintain the U.S. Government's crisis management capability, including after-hours emergency citizen services for the public in the United States and at diplomatic and consular posts abroad, and periodically update post evacuation plans. State coordinates the U.S. Government's response to crises affecting U.S. citizens overseas, including coordination with other governments, the private sector, and NGOs to provide assistance to Americans. CA coordinates closely with overseas Missions to maintain effective working relations with host government officials, including encouraging foreign governments to accede to multilateral treaties and conventions. CA has ongoing relationships with numerous overseas American organizations. It also oversees the organization and maintenance of resident American communities through warden systems and the media at posts abroad.
State also engages third countries to protect U.S. citizen interests.
The American public will continue to demand a high level of service from U.S. passport agencies and diplomatic and consular posts. Advances in technology will improve security and efficiency of passport operations. International crises and incidents will often involve Americans overseas. Americans occasionally will be singled out as targets because of their nationality. Efficiency and accuracy of passport issuance and namecheck systems.