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Report to Congress: Assessment of the National Security Risks Posed to the United States as a Result of the U.S. Federal Debt Owed to China as a Creditor of the U.S Government

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"The Conference Report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2012 (House Report 112-329,pages 742-3) requests that the Secretary of Defense 'provide an assessment of the national security risks posed to the United States as a result of the United States federal debt owed to China as a creditor of the United States Government and the implications of that debt for the United States military. The assessment shall include a description of the United States federal debt liabilities owed to China as a creditor of the United States and a discussion of any options available to China for deterring United States military freedom of action in the western Pacific as a result of this debt.'"

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2012-07
Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, 2012

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"The People's Republic of China [PRC] is pursuing a long-term, comprehensive military modernization program designed to improve the capacity of China's armed forces to fight and win 'local wars under conditions of informatization,' or high-intensity, information-centric regional military operations of short duration. China's leaders view modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as an essential component of their strategy to take advantage of what they perceive to be a 'window of strategic opportunity' to advance China's national development during the first two decades of the 21st century. During this period, China's leaders are placing a priority on fostering a positive external environment to provide the PRC with the strategic space to focus on economic growth and development. At the same time, Chinese leaders seek to maintain peace and stability along their country's periphery, expand their diplomatic influence to facilitate access to markets, capital, and resources, and avoid direct confrontation with the United States and other countries. 'is strategy has led to an expansion of China's presence in regions all over the world, creating new and expanding economic and diplomatic interests."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2012-05
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta Statement on Fiscal 2013 Budget

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This document represents Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's statement on the 2013 Fiscal Budget, delivered in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room on January 26, 2012. From the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) citation page abstract: "As you know, this Department has undertaken a fundamental review of its defense strategy and spending priorities. The reasons for this review are clear: first, we are at a strategic turning point after a decade of war and substantial growth in defense budgets, and second, the Congress has required that the defense budget be reduced by $487 billion over the next decade. To accomplish this, we focused first on developing a new strategy for the U.S. military force of the future. That strategy has guided us in making a series of budget choices and establishing a new set of defense priorities. This ongoing process reached an important milestone last month with the release of new strategic guidance and priorities for 21st century defense, and will be reflected in the decisions that have been made in the President's budget."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

Panetta, Leon E., 1938-

2012-01-26
Influencing Violent Extremist Organizations Pilot Effort: Focus on Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

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"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
Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, 2011

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"China's rise as a major international actor is likely to stand out as a defining feature of the strategic landscape of the early 21st century. Sustained economic development has raised the standard of living for China's citizens and elevated China's international profile. This development, coupled with an expanding science and technology base, has also facilitated a comprehensive and ongoing military modernization program. The United States welcomes a strong, prosperous, and successful China that reinforces international rules and norms and enhances security and peace both regionally and globally. [...] The United States recognizes and welcomes PRC [People's Republic of China] contributions that support a safe and secure global environment. China's steady integration into the global economy creates new incentives for partnership and cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain. Although China's expanding military capabilities can facilitate cooperation in pursuit of shared objectives, they can also increase the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculation. Strengthening our military-to-military relationship is a critical part of our strategy to shape China's choices as we seek to capitalize on opportunities for cooperation while mitigating risks. To support this strategy, the United States must continue monitoring PRC force development and strategy. In concert with our friends and Allies, the United States will also continue adapting our forces, posture, and operational concepts to maintain a stable and secure East Asian environment."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2011
Final Recommendations of the Ft. Hood Follow-on Review

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This is the memorandum on the final recommendations of the Ft. Hood shootings of military personnel in November 2009.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2010-08-18
Memorandum on Interaction with the Media, July 2, 2010

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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
Interim Recommendations of the Ft. Hood Follow-on Review [memorandum]

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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
Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, 2010

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"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
Department of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006: 'DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive- 12 (HSPD-12),' November 26, 2008 [Incorporating Change 1, August 10, 2010]

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"HSPD-12 [Homeland Security Presidential Directive- 12] mandates a Government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and contractor employees under the terms of applicable contracts. HSPD-12 further directs Federal Departments and Agencies to migrate to a single identification standard for Federal employees and contractor employees under the terms of applicable contracts, for physical access to all Federally controlled facilities and logical access to Federally controlled information systems."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2008-11-26
Recommendations of the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves [memorandum]

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From the memo by Robert Gates: "The Commission [on the National Guard and Reserves (the Commission)] was tasked to assess the roles and missions of the National Guard and Reserve components, and the compensation and other benefits, including health care benefits, that are provided for members of the Reserve components. The Commission released its final report on January 31,2008, which contained 95 recommendations. […]. Following the release of the Commission's report, I established a working group to assess the recommendations made by the Commission and to provide me with proposed actions for the recommendations. After reviewing the recommendations of the working group, I have determined that there are 82 recommendations which require the Department to take action or continue action already under way, or for which action is complete. While some of the corrective actions I am directing differ from those proposed by the Commission, I have determined that they appropriately address the issues. The remaining 13 recommendations are either under the purview of another Department or I am directing no action be taken."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

Gates, Robert Michael, 1943-

2008-11-24
SAS027 Analysis of Smaller Scale Contingencies: Measures of Merit for Defense Resource Planning of Small-Scale Contingencies [presentation]

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This presentation is on "Measures of Merit for Defense Resource Planning of Small-Scale Contingencies." The presentation includes information on the following: "[1] Background and Scope of Study [2] Small Scale Contingency Environment [3] Merits Used by Civilian Partners [4] Proposed Measures of Merit Hierarchy."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

Gangsaas, Aasgeir

2008-10-09
Department of Defense Memorandum: Guidance for Preparation and Response to an Influenza Pandemic Caused by the Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

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The Department of Defense (DoD) Pandemic Influenza Preparation and Response Planning Guidance provides instructions on activities to undertake in order to prepare the DoD for the possibility of an influenza pandemic. This guidance implements the recommendations from the National Pandemic Influenza Response plan by the Department of Health and Human Services and it tailored to the unique needs of the DoD.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2008-04-30?
Fighting a Nuclear-Armed Regional Opponent: Is Victory Possible?

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"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
Annual Report to Congress: Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2008

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This Department of Defense report to Congress discusses China's military strategy, doctrine, goals, modernization, important developments in the military, strength and capabilities. Included in the report are inventory of SAMs, map with location of China's fleet and charts on the military balance in Taiwan Strait.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2008-03-03
Memorandum for Secretaries of the Military Departments, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Under Secretaries of Defense, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Inspector General of the Department of Defense, Assistants to the Secretary of Defense, Director, Program Analysis and Evaluation, Director, Net Assessment, Directors of the Defense Agencies, and Directors of the DoD Field Activities Regarding the Pentagon Reservation Component Emergency Response Guide

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"This directive-type memorandum approves the Pentagon Reservation Component Emergency Response Guide (PCERG) for implementation. DoD Instruction O-3020.43, Emergency Management and Incident Command on the Pentagon Facilities requires Components to maintain and exercise internal emergency plans, and to train their personnel on these plans." See also the Pentagon Reservation Component Emergency Response Guide.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

Donley, Michael

2007-12-13
Pentagon Reservation Component Emergency Response Guide

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"Component emergency response programs must ensure all occupants and visitors are able to respond to a full range of life-threatening hazards. PFPA [Pentagon Force Protection Agency] is responsible for Pentagon emergency response procedures and will provide instruction to Components and occupants based upon the specific nature of the incident and/or threat. PFPA's specific response will be tailored to avoid or mitigate injury and property damage from a wide range of hazards, including attack incidents such as bombings; armed attacks; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events; and other emergency incidents such as fire, severe weather, and civil disturbance. During emergencies within the building, PFPA will typically direct occupants to shelter-in-place or provide instructions regarding internal relocation or evacuation. Components should encourage occupants to carry their emergency escape masks and their individual go-kits with them during emergencies and exercises. The Component emergency response program is integral, but subordinate, to PFPA's overall emergency response concept of operations."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2007-12-12
Unmanned Systems Roadmap 2007-2032

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"Today's military has seen an evolution in technology that is creating an entirely new capability to project power through the use of unmanned systems while reducing the risk to human life. The contributions of unmanned systems continue to increase. As of October 2006, coalition Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), exclusive of hand-launched systems, had flown almost 400,000 flight hours in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) had responded to over 11,000 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) situations, and Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMSs) had provided security to ports. As a result of these successes, the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) emphasized the importance of unmanned systems in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Unmanned systems are highly desired by combatant commanders (COCOMs) for the many roles these systems can fulfill. Tasks such as mine detection; signals intelligence; precision target designation; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive (CBRNE) reconnaissance; and communications and data relay rank high among the COCOMs' interests. These unmanned capabilities have helped reduce the complexity and time lag in the 'sensor' component of the sensor-to-shooter chain for prosecuting 'actionable intelligence.' Unmanned systems are changing the conduct of military operations in the GWOT by providing unrelenting pursuit combined with the elimination of threats to friendly forces; including injury, capture, or death."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2007-12-10
OSD Perspective - Analytic Challenge: Global War on Terror Analysis

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"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
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Highyield Explosives (CBRNE) Installation Protection (IP) Action Plan

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This plan describes the implementation, strategy, tasks and schedule required to improve protection of Department of Defense installations against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2007-05
Air Domain Surveillance and Intelligence Integration Plan, Supporting Plan to the National Strategy for Aviation Security, March 26, 2007

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"Air Domain awareness is the effective understanding of threats associated with the Air Domain that could impact the security, safety, or economy of the United States. Achieving such understanding requires close coordination across the United States Government to better integrate intelligence, information, and surveillance data, and analysis related to the Air Domain to facilitate a shared situational awareness across Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and private entities and foreign partners that have aviation security responsibilities. This Air Domain awareness supports a multitude of users across the full spectrum of aviation security and defense activities, including the prevention, response, and recovery activities described in the Aviation Transportation System Security, Aviation Operational Threat Response, and Aviation Transportation System Recovery plans. […] This Plan is an overarching U.S. Government plan that supports and enables the successful execution of the aviation security plans developed pursuant to NSPD-47/HSPD-16. This Plan serves to enhance the U.S. Government's capacity to possess effective knowledge of the threats to the United States and U.S. interests in the Air Domain, including the ability to detect and collect information on aviation threats, integrate and analyze that data in conjunction with associated intelligence information, and disseminate the resulting understanding to deter, prevent, and respond to attacks on the United States or its interests."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense; United States. Office of the Director of National Intelligence

2007-03-26
Aviation Operational Threat Response Plan, Supporting Plan to the National Strategy for Aviation Security, March 26, 2007

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"The Aviation Operational Threat Response Plan (Plan) directs the coordination, as appropriate, of the United States Government operational response to terrorist, criminal, and hostile state threats to, or attacks against, the United States and its interests in the Air Domain. This Plan is part of an active, layered, aviation security and defense in-depth. This Plan enhances our existing capabilities by directing the coordination, collaboration, and integration of United States Government national-level agency command centers, which includes for the purposes of this plan, operations centers. It enhances our capability to achieve coordinated, unified, timely, and effective planning and mission accomplishment to counter those threats that require immediate aviation response actions. This Plan supports the strategic objectives listed in NSPD-47/HSPD-16. To execute the coordination requirements and response activities more effectively, this Plan directs lead and supporting Federal department and agency roles and responsibilities based on the following criteria: existing law, desired United States Government outcome, greatest potential impact of the threat, the response capabilities required, assets on-scene, and authority to act. This Plan directs immediate actions, generally short duration in nature, to counter the full range of airborne and ground-based aviation security threats. These threats include, but are not limited to, those identified in NSPD-47/HSPD-16: attacks using aircraft as weapons against ground-based targets; attacks against aircraft, including hijacking and air piracy; attacks using standoff weapons, including Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) or weapons of mass destruction (WMD); and attacks against Aviation Transportation System (ATS) infrastructure."

United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Attorney General; United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2007-03-26
Annual Report to Congress: Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2007

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"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
Department of Defense, Chemical and Biological Defense Program, Briefing for the 2006 Scientific Conference on Chemical & Biological Defense Research, Mr. Jean Reed Special Assistant for Chemical and Biological Defense and Chemical Demilitarization Programs, SA (CBD&CDP)

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This brief was given by Jean Reed, Special Assistant for Chemical and Biological Defense and Chemical Demilitarization Programs, at the 2006 Scientific Conference on Chemical & Biological Defense Research. The slides describe new initiatives and the integration of related programs at the Department of Defense.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2006-11-14
Department of Defense (DoD) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Improvement Plan for Executive Order (EO), 13392, Improving Agency Disclosure of Information

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"The review of FOIA operations within DoD has been thorough and comprehensive. The findings and observations have been drawn from survey data received from over 500 FOIA Offices DoD-wide. Additionally, DoD Component Chief Public Liaison Officers from 16 major headquarters and senior FOIA managers from the Defense Freedom of Information Policy Office (DFOIPO) also provided their perspectives on backlogs, customer service, adequacy of resources, FOIA Websites, and more. The FOIA Review, supported by this highly effective Information Collection Plan, confirmed the following areas within DoD need improvement: organizational structure and manning; training; technology; and resources/backlogs."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2006-06-14
Annual Report to Congress: Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2006

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"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
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2005-2030

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"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
Annual Report to the President and the Congress 2005

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"In March of 2005, the Secretary of Defense issued a new "National Defense Strategy." This strategy recognizes that America is a nation at war. We face a diverse set of security challenges. Yet, we still live in an era of advantage and opportunity. The "National Defense Strategy" outlines an active, layered approach to the defense of the nation and its interests. It seeks to create conditions conducive to respect for the sovereignty of nations and a secure international order favorable to freedom, democracy, and economic opportunity. This strategy promotes close cooperation with others around the world who are committed to these goals. It addresses mature and emerging threats. This 2005 Annual Report to the President and the Congress will examine the Department's efforts to manage challenges while executing the National Defense Strategy."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

Rumsfeld, Donald H.

2005
Annual Report to Congress: The Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2005

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"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
Draft: Fact Sheet on So-Called Intel Cell (or Policy Counter Terrorism Evaluation Group, PCTEG)

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"Under Secretary Feith created a tiny group - never more than two full-time people - to help our policy office digest the large volume of intelligence on terrorism [...] The focus was an analysis of the connections among terrorist groups and their government supporters in Iran, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinian Authority."

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense

2004-02-03

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