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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, 2013
"The People's Republic of China (PRC) continues to pursue a long-term, comprehensive military modernization program designed to improve the capacity of its armed forces to fight and win short-duration, high-intensity regional military conflict. Preparing for potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait appears to remain the principal focus and primary driver of China's military investment. However, as China's interests have grown and as it has gained greater influence in the international system, its military modernization has also become increasingly focused on investments in military capabilities to conduct a wider range of missions beyond its immediate territorial concerns, including counter-piracy, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and regional military operations. Some of these missions and capabilities can address international security challenges, while others could serve more narrowly-defined PRC interests and objectives, including advancing territorial claims and building influence abroad."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2013
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Annual Report to Congress: Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2006
"China's rapid rise as a regional political and economic power with global aspirations is an important element of today's strategic environment -- one that has significant implications for the region and the world. The United States welcomes the rise of a peaceful and prosperous China. U.S. policy encourages China to participate as a responsible international stakeholder by taking on a greater share of responsibility for the health and success of the global system from which China has derived great benefit. […] The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is in the process of long-term transformation from a mass army designed for protracted wars of attrition on its territory to a more modern force capable of fighting short duration, high intensity conflicts against high-tech adversaries. Today, China's ability to sustain military power at a distance is limited. However, as the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review Report notes, 'China has the greatest potential to compete militarily with the United States and field disruptive military technologies that could over time offset traditional U.S. military advantages.' In the near term, China's military build-up appears focused on preparing for Taiwan Strait contingencies, including the possibility of U.S. intervention. However, analysis of China's military acquisitions suggest it is also generating capabilities that could apply to other regional contingencies, such as conflicts over resources or territory."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2006
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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, 2010
"Earlier this decade, China began a new phase of military development by articulating roles and missions for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) that go beyond China's immediate territorial interests. Some of these missions and associated capabilities have allowed the PLA to contribute to international peacekeeping efforts, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and counterpiracy operations. The United States recognizes and welcomes these contributions. Other investments have allowed the PLA to pursue anti-access and area-denial strategies. Still others appear designed to improve the PLA's ability for extended-range power projection, although China's ability to sustain military power at a distance, today, remains limited. As the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Report notes, 'China is developing and fielding large numbers of advanced medium-range ballistic and cruise missiles, new attack submarines equipped with advanced weapons, increasingly capable long-range air defense systems, electronic warfare and computer network attack capabilities, advanced fighter aircraft, and counter-space systems.' Cross-Strait economic and cultural ties continued to make important progress in 2009. Despite these positive trends, China's military build-up opposite the island continued unabated. The PLA is developing the capability to deter Taiwan independence or influence Taiwan to settle the dispute on Beijing's terms while simultaneously attempting to deter, delay, or deny any possible U.S. support for the island in case of conflict. The balance of cross-Strait military forces continues to shift in the mainland's favor. The PLA has made modest improvements in the transparency of China's military and security affairs. However, many uncertainties remain regarding how China will use its expanding military capabilities. The limited transparency in China's military and security affairs enhances uncertainty and increases the potential for misunderstanding and miscalculation."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2010
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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2015
"The People's Republic of China (PRC) continues to pursue a long-term, comprehensive military modernization program designed to improve its armed forces' capacity to fight short-duration, high-intensity regional conflicts. Preparing for potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait remains the focus and primary driver of China's military investment; however, the PRC is increasing its emphasis on preparations for contingencies other than Taiwan, such as contingencies in the East China Sea and South China Sea. Additionally, as China's global footprint and international interests grow, its military modernization program has become progressively more focused on investments for a range of missions beyond China's periphery, including power projection, sea lane security, counter-piracy, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR). China views modernization of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) as essential to achieving great power status and what Chinese President Xi Jinping calls the 'China Dream' of national rejuvenation. Chinese leaders see a strong military as critical to prevent other countries from taking steps that would damage China's interests and to ensure China can defend itself, should deterrence fail. China seeks to ensure basic stability along its periphery and avoid direct confrontation with the United States in order to focus on domestic development and smooth China's rise. Despite this, Chinese leaders in 2014 demonstrated a willingness to tolerate a higher level of regional tension as China sought to advance its interests, such as in competing territorial claims in the East China Sea and South China Sea."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2015-04-07
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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2014
From the Annual Report Abstract: "Section 1246, Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People s Republic of China, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, Public Law 111-84, which amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Section 1202, Public Law 106-65, provides that the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report in both classified and unclassified form, on military and security developments involving the People s Republic of China. The report shall address the current and probable future course of military-technological development of the People s Liberation Army and the tenets and probable development of Chinese security strategy and military strategy, and of the military organizations and operational concepts supporting such development over the next 20 years. The report shall also address United States- China engagement and cooperation on security matters during the period covered by the report, including through United States-China military-to-military contacts, and the United States strategy for such engagement and cooperation in the future."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2014-04-24
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Annual Report to Congress: The Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2005
"The rapid rise of the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a regional political and economic power with global aspirations is one of the principal elements in the emergence of East Asia, a region that has changed greatly over the past quarter of a century. China's emergence has significant implications for the region and the world. The United States welcomes the rise of a peaceful and prosperous China, one that becomes integrated as a constructive member of the international community. But, we see a China facing a strategic crossroads. Questions remain about the basic choices China's leaders will make as China's power and influence grow, particularly its military power. […] This report outlines what we know of China's national and military strategies, progress and trends in its military modernization, and their implications for regional security and stability. But, secrecy envelops most aspects of Chinese security affairs. The outside world has little knowledge of Chinese motivations and decision-making and of key capabilities supporting PLA [People's Liberation Army] modernization. Hence, the findings and conclusions are based on incomplete data. These gaps are, of necessity, bridged by informed judgment."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2005
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Annual Report to Congress: Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2007
"China's rapid rise as a regional political and economic power with global aspirations is an important element of today's strategic environment -- one that has significant implications for the region and the world. The United States welcomes the rise of a peaceful and prosperous China, and it encourages China to participate as a responsible international stakeholder by taking on a greater share of responsibility for the health and success of the global system. However, much uncertainty surrounds the future course China's leaders will set for their country, including in the area of China's expanding military power and how that power might be used. […] China's near-term focus on preparing for military contingencies in the Taiwan Strait, including the possibility of U.S. intervention, appears to be an important driver of its modernization plans. However, analysis of China's military acquisitions and strategic thinking suggests Beijing is also generating capabilities for other regional contingencies, such as conflict over resources or territory. The pace and scope of China's military transformation has increased in recent years, fueled by continued high rates of investment in its domestic defense and science and technology industries, acquisition of advanced foreign weapons, and far reaching reforms of the armed forces. The expanding military capabilities of China's armed forces are a major factor in changing East Asian military balances; improvements in China's strategic capabilities have ramifications far beyond the Asia Pacific region."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2007
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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2017
"Section 1246, 'Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China,' of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, Public Law 111-84, which amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Section 1202, Public Law 106-65, provides that the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report 'in both classified and unclassified form, on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China. The report shall address the current and probable future course of military-technological development of the People's Liberation Army and the tenets and probable development of Chinese security strategy and military strategy, and of the military organizations and operational concepts supporting such development over the next 20 years. The report shall also address United States-China engagement and cooperation on security matters during the period covered by the report, including through United States-China military-to -military contacts, and the United States strategy for such engagement and cooperation in the future.'"
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2017-05-15
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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2016
"The long-term, comprehensive modernization of the armed forces of the People's Republic of China (PRC) entered a new phase in 2015 as China unveiled sweeping organizational reforms to overhaul the entire military structure. These reforms aim to strengthen the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) control over the military, enhance the PLA's ability to conduct joint operations, and improve its ability to fight short-duration, high-intensity regional conflicts at greater distances from the Chinese mainland. China's leaders seek ways to leverage China's growing military, diplomatic, and economic clout to advance its ambitions to establish regional preeminence and expand its international influence. Chinese leaders have characterized modernization of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) as essential to achieving great power status and what Chinese President Xi Jinping calls the 'China Dream' of national rejuvenation. They portray a strong military as critical to advancing Chinese interests, preventing other countries from taking steps that would damage those interests, and ensuring that China can defend itself and its sovereignty claims."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2016-04-26
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Study on Countering Anti-Access Systems with Longer Range and Standoff Capabilities: Assault Breaker II
"In November 2016, the Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) requested that the Defense Science Board (DSB) conduct a Summer Study on Countering Anti-Access Systems with Longer Range and Standoff Capabilities. The DSB assembled a task force composed of national leaders in science and technology and Department of Defense (DoD) industry with expertise in all aspects of delivering long range effects. This report presents the key findings and recommendations that resulted from task force deliberations. Nine specific recommendations for delivering long range effects in a contested Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment through employment of the Assault Breaker II (AB II) concept are offered for consideration by the Department of Defense."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2018-06
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Military and Security Developments Involving the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2017
"Section 1236 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, Public Law 112-81, as amended by Section 1292 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, provides that the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report 'in both classified and unclassified form, on the current and future military power of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea' (DPRK). The report shall address an assessment of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula, the goals and factors shaping North Korean security strategy and military strategy, trends in North Korean security, an assessment of North Korea's regional security objectives, including an assessment of the North Korean military's capabilities, developments in North Korean military doctrine and training, an assessment of North Korea's proliferation activities, and other military security developments"
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2017
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Directive-type Memorandum (DTM)-18-005 - Authority for Support of Special
Operations for Irregular Warfare (IW)
"In accordance with the authority in Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 (Public Law 115-91) (hereafter referred to as 'Section 1202 Authority'), this DTM: [1] Establishes policy guidance for the execution of, and regarding constraints within, activities under Section 1202 authority; the processes through which activities under the Section 1202 authority are to be developed, validated, and coordinated, as appropriate, with relevant entities of the U.S. Government; and the processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with the Section 1202 authority and ensure that the exercise of such authority is consistent with the national security of the United States. [2] Is effective August 3, 2018; it will be converted to a new DoD instruction. This DTM will expire effective August 3, 2019."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2018-08-03
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2005-2030
"The purpose of this Roadmap is to stimulate the planning process for U.S. military UA development over the period from 2005-2030. It is intended to assist DoD decision makers in developing a long-range strategy for UA development and acquisition in future Quadrennial Defense Reviews (QDRs) and other planning efforts, as well as to guide industry in developing UA-related technology. Additionally, this document may help other U.S. Government organizations leverage DoD investments in UA technology to fulfill their needs and capabilities. The Roadmap addresses the following key questions: What requirements for military capabilities could potentially be filled by UA systems? What processor, communication, platform, and sensor technologies are necessary to provide these capabilities? When could these technologies become available to enable the above capabilities? This Roadmap is meant to complement ongoing Service efforts to redefine their roles and missions for handling 21st century contingencies. The Services see UAS as integral components of their future tactical formations. As an example, the Army's current transformation initiative envisions each Brigade Combat Team having a reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) squadron equipped with an UAS, reflecting the initiative's emphasis on reducing weight, increasing agility, and integrating robotics in their future forces."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2005-08-08
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Air Force Reserve Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2001: Additional Exhibits, Appropriation 3740: Operation and Maintenance
This DoD document contains 2001 budget summaries for expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test, and evaluation.
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2000-02
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Annual Report to the President and the Congress 2002
On September 11, terrorists attacked the symbols of American freedom, prosperity, and military might. They visited violence on thousands of innocent people-small children, mothers and fathers, people of many nationalities and religions. In less than a month, the United States responded. The President issued the call. Like-minded countries joined with the United States in flexible coalitions to fight the threat of terrorism to international security. Military forces took up forward positions in Central and South Asia. The United States set the conditions to prevail in Afghanistan, sent in forces on the ground to work with anti-Taliban Afghan forces, and launched devastating military attacks against Taliban and al Qaeda strongholds in Afghanistan. And before the fires at the World Trade Center had burned out, the Taliban had been driven from power and the foreign terrorists they sheltered, while not gone completely, were on the run. Americans can rightly take pride in the courage and achievements of the men and women in uniform. But U.S. forces will face even greater challenges ahead. U.S. military actions to date represent only the beginning of a long, dangerous, and global war against international terrorism. And even as U.S. forces fight the war against terrorism, other challenges loom on the horizon.
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Rumsfeld, Donald H.
2002
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Mobilization Reform: A Compilation of Significant Issues, Lessons Learned and Studies Developed Since September 11, 2001
Based on the numerous studies, reviews, conferences, symposiums, and compilation of lessons learned conducted since September 11, 2001, considerable evidence exists, that the current mobilization process is not sufficiently responsive to 21st century operational requirements and will not serve the nation well in the future, given likely demands on the force. While current processes get the job done, they are far from efficient in an environment where processes need to be rapid, flexible, and visible. While the current process works to a large degree, it is inefficient, it takes too long, and it is not as responsive as the current environment demands. " The services have used two primary approaches--predictable operating cycles and advance notification--to provide time for units and personnel to prepare for mobilizations. Because DoD could not rely on existing operation plans to guide its mobilizations, it used a modified process that relied on additional management oversight and multiple layers of coordination, which resulted in a process that was slower and less efficient than the traditional process. The "threat-based" approach of the past decade has been replaced by a "capabilities-based" approach. Rather than planning defenses according to who might threaten the United States, the Military Services are looking at how the country might be threatened. More emphasis is being placed on Homeland Security. These changes in emphasis require a more flexible force than exists today. - From Introduction
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2003-10
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Mission Need Statement (MNS) for Global Command and Control System (GCCS)
This MNS is intended to be one of several within the C4I for the Warrior Concept (C4IFTW) and defines the C4I capability that must exist from the National Command Authorities (NCA) to the CINCs; between the supported and supporting CINCs; from the supported CINC to the Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF); and from the CJTF to the component commands. This MNS states a required need for selected common functionality between the combatant commands, Services, and agencies which will allow interconnecting to the theater and task force level communications infrastructures. Requirements include information pull, collaborative planning, and teleconferencing.
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
1995-05
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Special Operations Forces: The Way Ahead
"Threats to U.S. interests are developing new dimensions. America is increasingly challenged by regional instability, transnational dangers, asymmetric threats and the likelihood of unpredictable events. Statement presented by Gen. Peter J Schoomaker, commander, US Special Operations Command, to the members of the command."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Schoomaker, Peter J.
1997
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Annual Report to the President and the Congress 2004
"When this Administration took office, the President charged us with a mission - to challenge the status quo, and prepare the Department of Defense to meet the new threats our nation will face as the 21st century unfolds. This transformation mission has been seized against a backdrop of a global war on terrorism. The need to transform to face a new century was highlighted by the enemy that attacked us on September 11, 2001. The Department's risk management framework creates a continual feed- back loop from the operators in the field to the managers making policy and resource decisions, improving the transparency of our decision-making process. The report describes in detail what we are doing - and planning to do - to define, measure, and monitor our ability to deliver the performance outcomes needed to achieve the strategic goals set for us by the President and Congress to provide for the defense of the nation."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Rumsfeld, Donald, 1932-
2004
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Transformation Study Report, Executive Summary: Transforming Military Operational Capabilities
"The Transformation Study Group was convened at the direction of the Secretary of Defense on March 5, 2001. Guidance given to the study group charged it to identify: (1) Capabilities needed by US forces to meet the challenges of the twenty-first security environment; (2) Capabilities needed to meet national intelligence and space defense needs; (3) Transformation recommendations, how to develop and field the needed capabilities; and (4) Opportunities for cost savings, where feasible. This paper summarizes a report presented to the Secretary in the form of briefing charts on April 27, 2001."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2001-04-27
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Department of Defense Space Technology Guide: FY 2000-01
"In preparing this DoD Space Technology Guide (STG), the full range of national security space-related technology activities needed or under way across the U.S. space community was surveyed. Starting with the U.S. Space Command's Long Range Plan of 1998, which implemented Joint Vision 2010 and provided the basis for Service space planning documents (such as the Air Force Space Master Plan of 2000), we reviewed the national security space-relevant portions of the Defense Science and Technology (S & T) documentation, which includes the: Basic Research Plan (BRP); Defense Technology Area Plan (DTAP); Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan (JWSTP); Defense Technology Objectives (DTOs) of the JWSTP and DTAP."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2001-01-01
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Interim Recommendations of the Ft. Hood Follow-on Review [memorandum]
From the memo of Robert Gates: I have reviewed the report, "Protecting the Force: Lessons Learned from Fort Hood," and have determined that the Department shall take the following immediate actions to address identified gaps and deficiencies."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Gates, Robert Michael, 1943-
2010-04-12
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Memorandum on Interaction with the Media, July 2, 2010
On July 2, 2010 the Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum to Deputy Secretary of Defense, Secretaries of the Military, Departments Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Under Secretaries of Defense, Commanders of the Combatant Commands, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Assistants to the Secretary of Defense Director, administration and Management. The memorandum is in regards to Department of Defense (DoD) media interaction. The Secretary of Defense (Gordon England) states: "We have far too many people talking to the media outside of channels, sometimes providing information which is simply incorrect, out of proper context, unauthorized, or uninformed by the perspective of those who are most knowledgeable about and accountable for inter and intra-agency policy processes, operations, and activities. We must deal with the media in a manner that safeguards information protected by law and that maintains the integrity of the government's internal decision making processes. Leaking of classified information is against the law, cannot be tolerated, and will, when proven, lead to the prosecution of those found to be engaged in such activity. Revealing unclassified, but sensitive, pre-decisional, or otherwise restricted information is also prohibited unless specifically authorized." The document also contains DoD guidelines in regards to release authority for official DoD information to news media.
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2010-07-02
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Fighting a Nuclear-Armed Regional Opponent: Is Victory Possible?
"In order to sustain the current international system organized around American-led alliances, the United States may need to be able to confront challenges posed by revisionist powers armed with nuclear weapons. Immature or transitional nuclear powers are likely to pose especially pressing problems for US strategy and military planning over the coming decades. In light of this probability, the United States should develop the capacity both to confront and, at least in a limited sense, defeat such powers while also preventing or deterring them from employing nuclear weapons for decisive effect. [...] This study will examine several different possible responses, each with a correlative set of capability requirements."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (Washington, D.C.)
2008-04
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OSD Perspective - Analytic Challenge: Global War on Terror Analysis
"Irregular Warfare. A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations. IW favors indirect and asymmetric approaches, though it may employ the full range of military and other capabilities, in order to erode an adversary's power, influence, and will. -- Irregular Warfare Joint Operating Concept."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Dunlap, Preston
2007-06
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Roadmap 2000-2025
"This document presents the Department of Defense's (DoD) roadmap for developing and employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next 25 years (2000 to 2025). It describes the missions identified by theater warfighters to which UAVs could be applied, and couples them to emerging capabilities to conduct these missions. A series of Moore's Law-style trends are developed to forecast technological growth over this period in the key areas of propulsion, sensor, data link, and information processing capabilities. The result is a roadmap of capabilityenhancing opportunities plotted against the life spans of current and projected UAVs. It is a map of opportunities, not point designs - a descriptive, not a prescriptive, future for UAVs."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2001-04
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Final Recommendations of the Washington Navy Yard Shooting Internal and Independent Reviews
"Following the tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013, I directed concurrent Internal and Independent Reviews to identify and recommend actions to address any gaps or deficiencies in DoD programs, policies, and procedures regarding security at DoD installations and the granting and renewing of security clearances for DoD and contractor personnel. The reviews considered previous relevant studies in arriving at their conclusions. After considering the findings and recommendations from the reviews, I approve the following four key recommendations […]. 1. Implement Continuous Evaluation. Implement continuous evaluation in coordination with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Personnel Management, as appropriate, to provide automated records checks of personnel with access to DoD facilities or classified information. 2. Establish a DoD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC). Establish a DITMAC with assigned cross-functional representatives to assess, recommend intervention or mitigation, and oversee case action on threats that insiders may pose to their colleagues and/or DoD missions and resources. […] 3. Centralize Authority, Accountability and Programmatic Integration Under a Single Principal Staff Assistant PSA). Centralize authority, accountability and programmatic integration of continuous evaluation and establishment of the DITMAC under the USD(I) as the PSA with fiscal control over the Department's personnel security resources. 4. Resource and Expedite Deployment of the Identity Management Enterprise Services Architecture (MESA). Examine resourcing the deployment of MESA in FY 2016."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
2014-03-18
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Defense Innovation Initiative Memorandum
"I am establishing a broad, Department-wide initiative to pursue innovative ways to sustain and advance our military superiority for the 21st Century and improve business operations throughout the Department. We are entering an era where American dominance in key warfighting domains is eroding, and we must find new and creative ways to sustain, and in some areas expand, our advantages even as we deal with more limited resources. This will require a focus on new capabilities and becoming more efficient in their development and fielding. At a time of constrained and uncertain budgets , the demand for innovation must be Department -wide and come from the top. Accordingly , I am directing Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work to oversee this effort. He will report back to me quarterly on progress we have made, and I will remain actively involved in overseeing all aspects of this effort. We have always lived in an inherently competitive security environment and the past decade has proven no different. While we have been engaged in two large land mass wars over the last thirteen years, potential adversaries have been modernizing their militaries, developing and proliferating disruptive capabilities across the spectrum of conflict. This represents a clear and growing challenge to our military power. I see no evidence that this trend will change. At the same time, downward fiscal pressure will constrain the way we have traditionally addressed threats to our military superiority and demand a more innovative and agile defense enterprise. We must take the initiative to ensure that we do not lose the military-technological superiority that we have long taken for granted. "
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Hagel, Chuck (1946- )
2014-11-15
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Influencing Violent Extremist Organizations Pilot Effort: Focus on Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
"In 2010 the Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment (SMA) office saw a need to bring academics, practitioners, and individuals from all branches of the United States government together to discuss the current research and debate issues surrounding extremist violence: Defining a Strategic Campaign for Working with Partners to Counter and Delegitimize Violent Extremism (CVE) and the Neurobiology of Political Violence. The findings from the two conferences clearly indicated that a detailed examination of a violent extremist organization from a multi-method approach was required in order to begin down the path of understanding. The CVE workshop was held from 19-20 May 2010 at Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, DC. The workshop focused on strategic communications and violent extremism and was designed to inform decision makers and was not intended as a forum for policy discussion. The workshop emerged from an SMA- and AFRL [Air Force Research Laboratory]- sponsored white paper entitled [sic] 'Protecting the Homeland from International and Domestic Terrorism Threats: Current Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Root Causes, the Role of Ideology, and Programs for Counter-radicalization and Disengagement.' The key insights and findings of the CVE workshop are as follows: 1. Violent extremism cannot be reduced to one singular or simple cause [;] 2. The difficulties of pursuing deradicalization and delegitimization are numerous. The question to ask is if this is an appropriate or attainable goal [;] 3. Multi-perspective, tailored approaches are key to effective counter-terror strategic communications [;] 4. The ways the US uses vocabulary and themes is critical to success of its strategic communications[.]"
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Adelman, Janice; Chapman, Abigail
2011
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Annual Report to the President and the Congress [1997]
"The world today is one that is constantly evolving with new security challenges. The threat of a nuclear holocaust has been greatly diminished, but the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction threatens our interests, our forces, and even our homeland. Hostile regimes, instability, and ethnic tensions threaten American interests in key regions. Terrorism, international organized crime, and drug trafficking remain threats to our national interests and to peace and stability. Finally, as recent history clearly reminds us, new dangers can arise suddenly and unpredictably. Even as our security picture evolves, the world is undergoing unprecedented economic, political, and technological change - at a pace that is sometimes breathtaking. These changes are binding our destiny ever more closely to that of our allies and economic partners around the world. This works to our advantage as we seek to promote free markets and principles of democracy, but it also increases the degree to which we are affected by developments overseas. We should not - and cannot-insulate ourselves from the forces that are sweeping the globe. The Department of Defense is committed to pursuing national security policies designed not merely to react to the changing environment, but also to shape the environment in ways that are favorable to our interests- to shift our focus from dealing with the end of one era toward shaping the next one."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Cohen, William S.
1997-04
