What is the difference between crisis response and contingency planning in national security?

• A. They are identical concepts and interchangeable.
• B. They are distinct, with crisis response focusing on long-term planning while contingency planning deals with immediate actions.
• C. Crisis response deals with immediate actions during a live emergency; contingency planning prepares for likely future scenarios to reduce impact.
• D. Crisis response is only about public messaging.

Answer: (C)