MOD B (5) Flashcards
Define Unity of Effort
Coordination, and cooperation toward common objectives, even if the participants are not necessarily part of the same command or organization, which is the product of successful unified action.
Define Unified Action
The synchronization, coordination, and/or integration of the activities of governmental and nongovernmental entities with military operations to achieve unity of effort.
Define a Comprehensive Approach
An approach that integrates the cooperative efforts of the departments and agencies of the United States Government, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, multinational partners, and private sector entities to achieve unity of effort toward a shared goal. (JIIM)
Define Joint
Connotes activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate. (Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force)
Define Interagency
Of or pertaining to United States Government agencies and departments, including the Department of Defense. (DOJ, DOD, DEA, etc…)
Define Intergovernmental
An organization created by a formal agreement between two or more governments on a global, regional, or functional basis to protect and promote national interests shared by member states. (UN, NATO, ISAF, etc…)
Define Multinational
A force composed of military elements of nations who have formed
an alliance or coalition for some specific purpose.
Who is responsible for the National Defense Strategy?
National Defense Strategy?
The Secretary of Defense
Who is responsible for the National Military Strategy?
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
What are the three objectives of the National Military Strategy?
- Deter, deny, defeat state adversaries
- Defeat VEO’s
- Strengthen our global network of allies and partners
What is 2 + 3?
China; Russia + Iran; North Korea; VEOs
In what ways does the US use the Diplomatic instrument of power?
Department of state-foreign relations
Threat of military action
Treaties
Policies
In what ways does the US use the Information instrument of power?
Information collection
Information sharing
Communication resources
Technology
In what ways does the US use the Military instrument of power?
Major military campaigns and operations Limited contingencies Small engagements Security cooperation (NATO) Military show of force
In what ways does the US use the Economic instrument of power?
Trade policies Tariffs Agreements Sanctions and embargos Assistance
