SOB #1
Recognize how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests.
Diplomatic
Informational
Military
Economic
What ware examples of the "diplomatic" instrument from D.I.M.E?
What is the process for formulating US military strategy from national objectives?
Congress
President
National Security Council
How many pillars are there in the current National Strategy?
4
Preserve peace through strength, is which of the 4 Pillars from the National Security Strategy?
3rd
In regard to how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests, what does the "D" in D.I.M.E stand for?
instrument to advance national values, interests, and objectives, solicit foreign support
What ware examples of the "Informational" instrument from D.I.M.E?
In the process for formulating US military strategy from national objectives, what is Congress responsible for?
Serves as a checks & balance, have the power to declare war, and presidential constraints (War Powers Act)
*They carry the purse, control military budget.
When was the last pillar signed?
2017
-Rebuilding military readiness; increase Joint Force lethality
-Strengthening allies; attract new partners
-Reforming the Department's business practices; greater performance & affordability
Describe what, of the National Defense Strategy?
Lines of effort
In regard to how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests, what does the "I" in D.I.M.E stand for?
Determined by nation’s education and skill levels of its population, cultural exchanges; student exchange programs, send art exhibit/ orchestra around the world. Covert actions such as deception and misinformation
What ware examples of the "Military" instrument from D.I.M.E?
Military operations
Engagement Security Coop, Deterrence
Show of Force
Military technology
Size, composition of force
In the process for formulating US military strategy from national objectives, what is the President responsible for?
has ultimate responsibility for:
Making & executing National Security Policy
International affairs and foreign policy
Direct execution of military actions
Commander in chief
Identify Pillar 1 from the current National Security Strategy. (Hint: 3 things)
Protect the American people, the homeland, and the American way of life.
The following key words describe which of the 4 pillars of the current National Security Strategy?
Deterrence, improving our readiness, strength in our military, strengthening our modern war fare, renewing capabilities, man power, acquisitions, nuclear emphasis
Pillar 3
In regard to how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests, what does the "M" in D.I.M.E stand for?
Used in wide variety of ways, vary in purpose, scale, risk, and combat intensity. Can occur across a continuum of conflict ranging from peace to war.
What ware examples of the "Economic" instrument from D.I.M.E?
Trade policies
Fiscal and Monetary policies
Embargoes
Tariffs
Assistance
In the process for formulating US military strategy from national objectives, what is the National Security Council responsible for?
Responsible for the National Security Strategy.
- Advise president on national security policy integration
-Help develop National Security Policy
-Prepare National Security Strategy
Identify Pillar 2 from the current National Security Strategy.
The following key words describe which of the 4 pillars of the current National Security Strategy?
Interacting with cultures, redusing suffering, putting our culture out and about, diplomacy (Diplomatic IOPS)
Pillar 4
In regard to how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests, what does the "E" in D.I.M.E stand for?
Derived from population, natural resources, and the stability of a nation’s monetary system. US Treasury would be the most visible entity, it doesn’t serve as the lead agency for this instrument of power.
Use altogether in a cohesive manner.
Note: Instruments are interrelated and work best when used together in an orchestrated way. These powers should rarely, if ever, used in isolation
What steps occur after the National Security Council develops the National Security Strategy?
The Secretary of Defense produces a corresponding National Defense Strategy, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff produces a National Military strategy both of which are based off the National Objectives found in the National Security Strategy.
Advance American Influence, is which of the 4 Pillars of the current National Security Strategy?
4th
The following key words describe which of the 4 pillars of the current National Security Strategy?
Through the economy and innovation (manufacturing), protecting date and infrastructure.
Pillar 2