Department of Defense news release (March 18, 2005): Department of Defense releases the National Defense and the National Military Strategies.The Department of Defense released its National Defense Strategy (NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services ) and National Military Strategy (NMS See NetWare Management System. ) today. These strategies outline an active, layered approach to the defense of the nation and its interests. They seek to create conditions conductive conductive having the quality of readily conducting electric current. conductive flooring flooring or floor covering made specially conductive to electrical current, usually by the inclusion of copper wiring that is earthed to respect for the sovereignty of nations and a secure international order favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. to freedom, democracy, and economic opportunity. The strategies promote close cooperation with others around the world who are committed to these goals and address mature and emerging threats. "Since 9/11, the Department has updated its strategic thinking--incorporating lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other operations," said Douglas J. Feith, under secretary of defense for policy The Undersecretary of Defense for Policy is the title of a high-level civilian official in the United States Department of Defense. The Undersecretary of Defense for Policy is the principal staff assistant and advisor to both the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of . "We now have a strategy that positions us better to handle strategic uncertainty, recognizes the value of measures to resolve problems before they become crises and crises before they become wars, and emphasizes the importance of building partnership capacity to address security problems." The NDS is issued periodically, and the NMS is updated every two years. These documents outline how the Department supports the president's National Security Strategy and provide the strategic context for the ongoing Quadrennial Defense Review
The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a report by the United States Department of Defense that analyzes strategic objectives and potential military . The NDS defines DoD's strategic objectives: securing the U.S. from direct attack; securing strategic access and retaining freedom of action; strengthening alliances and partnerships; and establishing security conditions conducive con·du·cive adj. Tending to cause or bring about; contributive: working conditions not conducive to productivity. See Synonyms at favorable. to a favorable international order. The NMS provides strategic guidance to the armed forces on how to support NDS objectives. It sets forth three military objectives: protecting the U.S.; preventing conflict and surprise attack; and prevailing against adversaries. Link to NDS: <http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2005/d20050318nds2.pdf>. Link to NMS: <http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2005/d20050318nms.pdf>. |
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