American Political Systems
Term Paper: National Military Strategy
Professor: Roger Jordan
Due Date: Week 9 (winter semester)
As we will never forget what happened on September 11, 2001, neither will the rest of the world. Our lives changed that day; everyday people now know that, many people in other parts of the world do not like us. How could this type of attacked have happened on our own soil? This is a question that is asked by many. Yet the answer never seems to be available it was something that just happened. The only thing that we can do about it is to try to prevent something like that from …show more content…
"Executing this strategy will require a truly joint, full spectrum force with a seamless mix of active forces, the Reserve Component, Department Of Defense, civilians, and contracted workforce fully grounded in a culture of innovation. It will require the highest quality people disciplined, dedicated, professional well trained, well educated, and well led".
Our experience in the war on terror (WOT) reinforces the fact that protecting the Nation and its global interests requires more than passive defensive measures. The threats posed by terrorist groups and rogue states, especially those that gain access to WMD, mandate a swift offense. Achieving this objective requires actions to counter threats overseas and close to their source; to secure our air, sea, and land territorial approaches; and at home to defend against direct attacks. When directed, the Armed Forces provide military support to civil authorities, including capabilities to manage the consequences of an attack. "The National Military Strategy provides focus for military activities by defining a set of interrelated military objectives from which the Service Chiefs and combatant commanders identify desired capabilities …show more content…
Secure strategic access and retain global freedom of action.
Establish security conditions conducive to a favorable international order. Strengthen alliances and partnerships to contend with common challenges.
The NMS serves to focus the Armed Forces on maintaining US leadership in a global community that is challenged on many fronts from countering the threat of global terrorism to fostering emerging democracies. In this environment, US presence and commitment to partners are essential. Our Armed Forces, operating at home and abroad, in peace and war, will continue to serve as a constant, visible reminder of the United States role to protect common interests. "Our dedication to security and stability ensures that the United States is viewed as an indispensable partner, encouraging other nations to join us in helping make the world not just safer, but