The 2011 National Military Strategy

Author : Departments of Defense
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781468031232
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The National Military Strategy of the United States of America (2011) written by Departments of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-03 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ongoing shifts in relative power and increasing interconnectedness in the international order indicate a strategic inflection point. This requires America's foreign policy to employ an adaptive blend of diplomacy, development, and defense. While the strength of our military will continue to underpin national security, we must continuously adapt our approaches to how we exercise power. Leadership is how we exercise the full spectrum of power to defend our national interests and advance international security and stability. Our Nation's security and prosperity are inseparable. They are sustained by our values and leadership in the international order. In this interdependent world, the enduring interests of the United States are increasingly tied to those of other state and non-state actors. The complexity of this global system and the challenges therein demand that we - the Joint Force - think anew about how we lead. In support of our civilian-led foreign policy, this strategy acknowledges the need for military leadership that is redefined for an increasingly complex strategic environment. Our leadership will emphasize mutual responsibility and respect. Accomplishing this strategy will require a full spectrum of direct and indirect leadership approaches - facilitator, enabler, convener, and guarantor - sometimes simultaneously. Leveraging our capabilities and forward presence, we must play a supporting role in facilitating U.S. government agencies and other organizations' efforts to advance our Nation's interests. In some cases, we will serve in an enabling capacity to help other nations achieve security goals that can advance common interests. As a convener, our relationships, values, and military capabilities provide us, often uniquely, with the ability to bring others together to help deepen security ties between them and cooperatively address common security challenges. Lastly, we will be prepared to act as security guarantor - preferably with partners and allies, but alone if necessary - to deter and defeat acts of aggression. For all of these leadership approaches, we will pursue wider and more constructive partnerships.