National military strategy 2018 joint chiefs of staff. A statutorily mandated document, the nss explains to the american people, u. In the department of defense dod national defense strategy of 2018, secretary of defense james mattis encouraged all of us to adopt new practices to achieve greater performance and affordability to meet current and future challenges. The national defense strategy the first new strategy in a decade recognizes our reality. National defense strategy sustains american security and influence through three lines of effort. Dod unveils its artificial intelligence strategy u. Department of defense dod budget and the forces needed to implement the trump administrations stated security and defense strategy and goals for military modernization.
Office of the secretary of defense osd identifies its defense strategy and then selects. Let us not forget, the nation remains at war abroad to defend against and defeat threats to our homeland. More funding will be needed to close the gap between the 2018 u. It is best thought of as the chairmans strategy to operationalize the secretarys national defense strategy. Grand strategy can be understood simply as the use of power to secure the state. The national defense strategy or nds is produced by the united states office of the secretary of defense osd and is signed by the united states secretary of defense as the united states department of defenses dod capstone strategic guidance.
It better integrates counterintelligence and security, better focuses the ic on addressing cyber threats, and sets clear direction on privacy, civil liberties and transparency. Summary of the 2018 national defense strategy of the united states of america the department of defenses enduring mission is to provide combatcredible military forces. This 2015 national military strategy addresses the need to counter revisionist states that are challenging international norms as well as violent extremist organizations veos that are undermining transregional security. This national intelligence strategy increases emphasis in these areas. It centers on china and russia, arguing that the united states must. The national military strategy nms is issued by the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff as a required report to congress, outlining the strategic aims of the armed services. In conclusion, the 2018 national defense strategy is a heady attempt to drive the u. Summary of the 2018 national defense strategy department of. National military strategy united states wikipedia. The air force leaders who sought to retire the a10 in 2014 did not want to cut the aircraft, but they had no. The nds translates and refines the national security strategy nss produced by the u. National security strategy of the united states of america this national security strategy sets a positive strategic direction for the united states that is meant to reassert americas advantages on the world stage and to build upon our countrys great strengths. This first white paper in the series analyzes the strategy and budget context for building forces in fy. In particular, the government must safeguard the nations three top.
As the united states seeks to shape defense strategy and spending, presidential candidates must have a clear view of the purposes of defense spending as well as the ability to articulate the. The nmss chief source of guidance is the national security strategy document the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff cjcs, in consultation with the other members of the joint chiefs of. The new strategy document is decidedly more focused, riskacceptant, and active than its predecessor in 2015. As described in the presidents national security strategy, the governments fundamental responsibility is to protect the american people, the homeland, and the american way of life. The us department of defense dod has published its 2018 dod cyber strategy, which directs dod to defend forward, shape the daytoday competition, and prepare for war. The united states is a global power with global interests and global responsibilities. Us department of defense cyber strategy 2018 published. Some of the needed capabilities for enhanced deterrence and defense exist, but beyond taking some initial steps to address the local military imbalance in the east, the alliance has done little to develop a comprehensive strategy that.
Section 1259b, assessment on united states defense implications of chinas expanding global access, of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2018, public law 11591, provides that the secretary of defense, in consultation with the. National defense strategy organization of american states. The jaic was established in response to the 2019 national defense authorization act. It is the protection of united states territory against external threats and aggression. Our customers depend on us to help them to make wise national security. In particular, the government must safeguard the nations three top vital. Defense of the home land is the most selfevident of these interests. Breaking defense defense industry news, analysis and. However, if it is devoid of compensatory improvements in the training of basic and timetested nontechnical or analog skills and tasks, such a strategy could worsen the u. This assessment reflects the presidents strategic direction to the department and was deeply informed by the departmentls civilian and military leadership, including the. A new us defense strategy for a new era stimson center. Military superiority, agility, and efficiency a summary of the findings of the defense advisory committee sponsored by the peter g.
The wars in afghanistan, iraq, and the several lesser conflicts the united states has fought since the end of the cold war have clarified the nations comparative. Build a more lethal, resilient, agile, and ready joint force strengthen alliances and attract new partners reform for greater performance and affordability the summary of the 2018 national defense strategy of the united states of america can. The department of defenses enduring mission is to provide combatcredible military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our nation. Hoffman to guide the development of the armed forces, the new team at the pentagon will need an updated force design mechanism to size and shape that force. According to the document, the dod will defend forward to disrupt or stop malicious cyber activity at its source and it will preempt, defeat, or deter malicious cyber activity targeting u. In addition to stating dods approach to contending with current and emerging national. The national military strategy is perhaps best thought of as the operational version of the national defense strategy outlining how the military will execute the. National military strategy national security strategy. We are working with allies and partners to deter, deny, and when necessary defeat potential state adversaries. Great power competition, not terrorism, is now the primary focus of u. Explore trending topics, experience dod through interactive pieces, engage by testing your wit with quizzes and observe dod in action via photos and videos. As cochairs of the commission on the national defense strategy for the. The national defense strategy acknowledges an increasingly complex global security environment, characterized by overt challenges to the free and open international order and the reemergence of longterm, strategic competition between nations. The publication of the national security strategy nss is a milestone for any presidency.
Greatpower strategic competition, defend forward, and prepare for war. National security strategy december 2017 open pdf 2 mb alternate title. The struggle to align forces with strategy csis senior adviser mark cancian annually produces a series of papers on u. The pentagons new national defense strategy has shaped the 2019 budget request due out this month, deputy defense secretary patrick shanahan said here. Dod digital modernization strategy 652019 page 3 foreword the global threat landscape is constantly evolving and remaining competitive and modernizing our digital environment for great power competition is imperative for the department. Defense news is a global website and magazine about the politics, business and technology of defense, serving senior military and industry decisionmakers. Department of defense dod, with a focus on how scenarios are developed and. The administrations national security strategy, issued in december 2017, and national defense strategy nds, issued in january 2018, describe the national security environment the administration sees and, by implication, the rationale for military forces that it plans.
Joint force a framework for protecting and advancing u. The relegation of socalled rogue states and terrorist groups may seem premature, given the immediacy of these purportedly lesser concerns. It also provides a framework for other dod strategic guidance, specifically on campaign and. The following is a summary of the 2018 national defense strategy that was released on jan. The national military strategy nms is issued by the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff as a deliverable to the secretary of defense briefly outlining the strategic aims of the armed services. A new us defense strategy for the future geopolitical.
Department of defense strategy for operating in cyberspace. The members of the commission on the national defense strategy for the united states represent a group of distinguished national security and defense experts. A new national security strategy for a new era the white. The national military strategy of the united states of. Defense strategic guidance united states department of defense.
The national defense strategy the first new strategy in a decade was released earlier this year. The national defense strategy is no strategy defense one. They analyzed issues related not just to defense strategy, but also to the larger geopolitical environment in which that strategy must be executed. Americas national defense strategy and the paradox of. National military strategy of the united states of america 2011. National defense strategy commission united states institute of. As the dods capstone document, national defense strategy informs the national military strategy nms, and provides a framework for other dod strategic guidance, including campaign and contingency planning, force development, and intelligence. Peterson foundation prepared by stimson november 2012 1111 19 th street nw, 12 floor washington, dc 20036 p 202. National defense strategy national security strategy archive.
The us department of defenses planning process rand. The dod ai strategy applies to the entire department, he said, adding the jaic is a focal point of the strategy. The qdr makes clear that this updated national defense strategy is right for the nation, sustaining the global leadership role of the united states and providing the basis for decisions that will help bring our military into balance over the next decade and responsibly position us for an era of both strategic and fiscal uncertainty. Providing for the common defense providing for the i. Explore trending topics, experience dod through interactive pieces, engage by testing your wit with quizzes and observe dod in. The 2018 national military strategy nms provides the.
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