Forging a New National Military Strategy in a Post-Cold War World: A Perspective from the Joint Staff

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Abstract:

In January 1992, the first unclassified National Military Strategy was published by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The document outlines how the armed forces intend to implement the defense requirements contained in the Presidents National Security Strategy and the Secretary of Defense policies spelled out in the Defense Planning Guidance. The author served as a member of the Joint Staff and direct participant in the formulation of the National Military Strategy. This study is an insiders account of the process and people involved.

Author(s):
Rothmann, Harry E.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Prepared for the US Army War College Annual Conference on Strategy (3rd) held Carlisle Barracks, PA on February 1992.
Pagination:
0027

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
LPN-TRADOC-ACN-92013
Monitor Series:
AWC/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY PLANNING, *DEFENSE PLANNING, *NATIONAL SECURITY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, FORMULATIONS, SECURITY, PLANNING, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, MILITARY STRATEGY, REQUIREMENTS, STRATEGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY, EXECUTIVE BRANCH, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
Report Date:
1992 Feb 26