Presidential Directives

President Clinton signed a Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) entitled 'U.S. Counterintelligence Effectiveness -- Counterintelligence for the 21st Century.' The PDD outlines specific steps that will enable the U.S. coun… more

Presidential Decision Directive/NSC 67 is classified. This summary is provided by the Federation of American Scientists. "Presidential Decision Directive 67 (PDD 67), issued 21 October 1998, relates to enduring consti… more

This White Paper explains key elements of the Clinton Administration's policy on managing complex contingency operations. This unclassified document is promulgated for use by government officials as a handy reference for i… more

Presidential Directive 39 explains the U.S. policy on terrorism. "It is the policy of the United States to deter, defeat and respond vigorously to all terrorist attacks on our territory and against our citizens, or fa… more

This summary provides information about PDD 35. "Presidential Decision Directive 35 (PDD-35) defines intelligence requirements from tier 0 to tier 4. Tier 0 is warning and crisis management. Tier 4 is countries that a… more

"The Director of Central Intelligence and Secretary of Defense's Joint Security Commission identified four principles which should guide the formulation, evaluation and oversight of our security policy: our security p… more

"The President today [November 3, 1993] signed a decision directive that provides a policy framework for U.S. international drug control efforts as part of the Administration's over-all counter-drug policy. "The … more

"The National Security Council (NSC) shall be the principal forum for consideration of national security policy issues requiring Presidential determination. The functions, membership and responsibilities of the NSC sh… more