DoD releases updated quadrennial roles and mission review report

Quadrennial Roles and Missions Review Report, 2009

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jan2009/QRMFinalReport_v26Jan.pdf

The Department of Defense recently released the 2009 Quadrennial Roles and Missions Review (QRM) Report, in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. "The 2009 QRM capitalized on changes the Department has made to its responsibilities, processes, and capabilities since 2006 and direction for the future established in our latest strategic guidance documents, including the 2008 National Defense Strategy. Section II of this report describes a framework developed by the Department for assessing potential future roles and missions changes. This framework, which integrates traditional missions with new and emerging military activities, is the first of its kind developed during a defense review. Section III defines the Department’s Core Mission Areas and Core Competencies, as required by section 941 of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. Section IV summarizes the Department’s insights and initiatives for four specific roles and missions focus areas: Irregular Warfare; Cyberspace; Intratheater Airlift; and Unmanned Air Systems / Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance. Section V addresses the need for increased emphasis on effective interagency operations to address complex national security challenges."