Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy of the United States of America

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Abstract:

The Department of Defenses enduring mission is to provide combat-credible military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our nation. Should deterrence fail, the Joint Force is prepared to win. Reinforcing Americas traditional tools of diplomacy, the Department provides military options to ensure the President and our diplomats negotiate from a position of strength.

Author(s):
Mattis, Jim
Author Organization(s):
Department of Defense Washington United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, See also classified version ADC100134.
Pagination:
0014

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Space; Fully Networked C3; Biotechnology; Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
STRATEGY, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Report Date:
2018 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2018 Jan 31