A statutorily mandated document, the nss explains to the american people, u. The 2018 national military strategy nms provides the. The national defense strategy or nds is produced by the united states office of the. It builds on the december 2017 national security strategy nss. Following the nss, the nds shifts national efforts globally from counterterrorism ct and irregular warfare iw back to great power competition. Spoehr is director of the center for national defense, of the davis institute. What we know of this national defense strategy comes from the 11page, 4,900word unclassified summary available to the public. Defense strategy workshop report center for global security and research, livermore national laboratory center for the study of weapons of mass destruction, national defense university 1920 august 2015 washington, dc principal author. Along with the joint capabilities integration and development system jcids process, the nds plays a key role in identifying. Jul 12, 2019 the national military strategy provides a basic framework consistent with the national defense strategy, including the problem sets of russia, china, iran, north korea and violent extremism. After one year, the world knows that america is prosperous, america is.
The strategy team and department leadership received input from congress and outside experts from the beginning of the documents development, and it was redteamed several times by leading defense experts. The new national defense strategy establishes a framework that enables the joint force to prevail in an increasingly competitive environment. Priorities for 21st century defense 4 primary missions of the u. In executing the nis, all ic activities must be responsive to national security priorities and must comply with the constitution, applicable laws. Jan 19, 2018 the national defense strategy outlines a world where great power competition, not terrorism, is the driving factor for the pentagon. Maintaining an effective nuclear deterrent is much less expensive than fighting a war that we were unable to deter. Oct 08, 2018 the national defense strategy the first new strategy in a decade was released earlier this year.
The following is a summary of the 2018 national defense strategy that was released on jan. The assessment and recommendations of the national defense strategy commission. On january 19, 2018, secretary of defense mattis released the unclassified summary of the department of defense s dod first congressionally mandated national defense strategy nds. 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. National security strategy for 2020 and beyond james jay carafano, phd, luke. She has created a balanced system of acquisitions, logistics, and local defense industrial capability within the context of a longterm plan designed to counter perceived threats. In the new framework, economic development and security are inextricably linked and mutually reinforcing concepts. National security strategy for 2020 and beyond james jay carafano, phd, luke coffey, nile gardiner, phd, walter lohman, ambassador terry miller, and thomas w. 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 goals laid out in that document. Chinas national defense in the new era is a clear and detailed 51page response to the massive shift in u. In addition to stating dods approach to contending with current and emerging national security challenges, the nds is also intended to articulate the overall.
In conclusion, the 2018 national defense strategy is a heady attempt to drive the u. Along with the joint capabilities integration and development system jcids process, the nds. The national defense strategy nds serves as the departments capstone document in this longterm effort. 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. The nds translates and refines the national security strategy nss produced by the u. National defense strategy commission united states institute of. The united states is a global power with global interests and global responsibilities.
The national defense strategy is no strategy defense one. On january 19, 2018, secretary of defense mattis released the unclassified summary of the. Providing for the common defense providing for the i. It presents the dod chief information officers dod cio vision for achieving the departments goals and creating a more secure, coordinated, seamless, transparent, and.
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 publication of the national security strategy nss is a milestone for any presidency. Collaborative strategy singapore also takes a collaborative approach to her security problems. The accompanying press release reveals that the document emphasizes a focus on restoring americas competitive military advantage to deter russia and china from challenging the united states, its allies or seeking to. A new national security strategy for a new era the white. The national military strategy nms is the chairman of the joint chiefs of staffs strategic framework to inform the prioritization of force employment, force development, and force design for the joint force. Just as america helped to determine the course of the 20th century, we must now build the sources of american strength and influence, and shape an international order. The national war college at the national defense university in washington, dc, is the premier department of defense joint professional military education. Jul 24, 2019 chinas national defense in the new era is a clear and detailed 51page response to the massive shift in u. 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. National military strategy 2018 joint chiefs of staff. The national defense strategy the first new strategy in a decade was released earlier this year. It flags the fact that america and china are now competing superpowers, and that chinas growing military forces are.
On january 19, 2018, secretary of defense mattis released the unclassified summary of the department of defenses dod first congressionally mandated national defense strategy nds. First, it builds on the defense strategic guidance, published in 2012, by outlining an updated defense strategy that protects and advances u. Strategy, the 2018 national defense strategy nds, the. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2017 requires the pentagon to deliver to military leaders and the congressional defense committees. National security strategy ii the whole world is lifted by americas renewal and the reemergence of american leadership. Department of defense released an unclassified summary of the 2018 national defense strategy on january 19, 2018. It also provides a framework for other dod strategic guidance, specifically on campaign and contingency planning, force development, and. National defense strategy, interpreted the trump administrations guidance to mean that the u.
The national defense strategy nds is used in the ppbe process to establish the objectives for the plans for military force structure, force modernization, business processes, supporting infrastructure, and required resources funding and manpower. National military strategy addresses changing character of. Jan 21, 2018 in conclusion, the 2018 national defense strategy is a heady attempt to drive the u. It flows from the nss and informs the national military strategy. Maintenance costs for todays nuclear deterrent are approximately three percent of the annual defense budget.
Jan 21, 2018 like my colleagues mara karlin and tom wright, i am generally impressed by secretary of defense jim mattiss 2018 national defense strategy or nds, which builds on the december 2017 national. The national defense strategy falls under the prerogatives of the president of romania. 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. It supports the national security priorities outlined in the national security strategy as well as other national strategies.
The armys vision and strategy the united states army. What we know of this national defense strategy comes from the 11page, 4,900word unclassified summary available to. To restore americas competitive edge by blocking global rivals. Singapores armament strategy and defense industrial policy. They analyzed issues related not just to defense strategy, but also to the larger geopolitical environment in which that strategy must be executed. Ordered to be printed dlhill on dskbby8hb2prod with hearing verdate sep 11 2014 07. Apr 04, 2019 the national defense strategy is no strategy. Description of the 2018 national military strategy. The national military strategy provides a basic framework consistent with the national defense strategy, including the problem sets of russia, china, iran, north korea and violent extremism. The national guard will play a critical role in the strategys implementation. China and russia should read it with a worrying eye. Overview of national security strategy at the dawn of the 21st century, the united states of america faces a broad and complex array of challenges to our national security. Providing for the common defense providing for the i common. This document isnt and mustnt represent the will of a sole person, even if that person holds the highest office within the state, nor the will of several institutions.
The national defense strategy outlines a world where great power competition, not terrorism, is the driving factor for the pentagon. As the department of defense, the army, and the air force adapt for the 21st century, so must the national guard. Chinas new 2019 defense white paper center for strategic. National military strategy united states wikipedia. Like my colleagues mara karlin and tom wright, i am generally impressed by secretary of defense jim mattiss 2018 national defense strategy or nds, which builds on the december 2017 national. The national defense strategy acknowledges an increasingly complex global security environment, characterized by overt challenges to the free and open. The army strategy articulates how the total army achieves its objectives defined by the army vision and fulfills its title 10 duties. The nmss chief source of guidance is the national security strategy document. National counterintelligence strategy of the united states of america 20202022, fulfills the requirement of the counterintelligence enhancement act of 2002. In addition to stating dods approach to contending with current and emerging national. It aims to meet societys needs and expectations and it concerns each citizen, the society as a whole, as well as.
On november 14, 2018, the congressionally appointed bipartisan national defense strategy. National defense strategy national security strategy archive. As cochairs of the commission on the national defense strategy for the. In addition to stating dods approach to contending with current and emerging. The members of the commission on the national defense strategy for the united states represent a group of distinguished national security and defense experts. 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 defense s dod capstone strategic guidance.
What are we to do when an ideological tract masquerading as a strategic roadmap i refer to the 2018 national defense strategy document. 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. National defense strategy released with clear priority. The nms explains how the joint force will maintain its military advantage now and in the future to implement the defense strategy as. A new national security strategy for a new era the white house. The strategy was also informed by both strategic and operationallevel wargaming. The accompanying press release reveals that the document emphasizes a focus on restoring americas competitive military advantage to deter russia and china from challenging the united states, its allies or seeking to overturn the international. A fourth assumption is that while there is much that is unique about chinas armed forces, there is also a good deal of universality in how defense establishments go about the business of planning at the. In particular, the government must safeguard the nations three top. 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. Review of the 2018 national defense strategy summary.
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