Chemical & Biological Defense: Updated Intelligence, Clear Guidance, & Consistent Priorities Needed to Guide Investments in Collective ProtectionDIANE Publishing |
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... decisions on its use . Military service guidance , except the Air Force , was also vague and inconsistent on key issues such as ( 1 ) whether decisions on the need for the equipment should be left to local commanders ' discretion , ( 2 ) ...
... decisions on its use . Military service guidance , except the Air Force , was also vague and inconsistent on key issues such as ( 1 ) whether decisions on the need for the equipment should be left to local commanders ' discretion , ( 2 ) ...
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... Decision Making on Critical Priorities Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 31 3723 Appendix I Scope and Methodology 36 36 Appendix II GAO Letter of Inquiry to the Secretary of Defense 39 ...
... Decision Making on Critical Priorities Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 31 3723 Appendix I Scope and Methodology 36 36 Appendix II GAO Letter of Inquiry to the Secretary of Defense 39 ...
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... decisions regarding where and how to focus investments in defending U.S. forces . In the event of chemical or biological weapons use , DOD policy emphasizes avoidance of contaminated areas . When avoidance is not possible , DOD normally ...
... decisions regarding where and how to focus investments in defending U.S. forces . In the event of chemical or biological weapons use , DOD policy emphasizes avoidance of contaminated areas . When avoidance is not possible , DOD normally ...
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... decisions . In addition , DOD also faced challenges in integrating its management framework and reform initiatives into a coherent , unified management approach . DOD is currently examining a series of management reforms to help unify ...
... decisions . In addition , DOD also faced challenges in integrating its management framework and reform initiatives into a coherent , unified management approach . DOD is currently examining a series of management reforms to help unify ...
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... decision makers with a more candid recognition of the significant uncertainties in its ability to assess the chemical and biological threat . These problems challenge the ability of the intelligence community to develop assessments ...
... decision makers with a more candid recognition of the significant uncertainties in its ability to assess the chemical and biological threat . These problems challenge the ability of the intelligence community to develop assessments ...
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Page 26 - To this end, the study is sponsored jointly by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (OASD/SO/LIC) and the Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (DOS/R).
Page 11 - The Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, March 31, 2005 ~ http://www.wmd.
Page 28 - Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Programs, a position called for by statute.
Page 2 - GAO, Defense Management: Additional Actions Needed to Enhance DOD's Risk-Based Approach for Making Resource Decisions, GAO-06-13 (Washington, BC: Nov.
Page 39 - This work is being performed in response to a request by the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations. For...
Page 19 - OPNAV Instruction 9070.1, Survivability Policy for Surface Ships of the US Navy, Enclosures (2) and (3) (Sept.
Page 2 - DOD's organizational culture resists department-level approaches to priority setting and investment decisions.
Page 6 - In written comments on a draft of this report, DOD and the Director of National Intelligence both generally agreed with all of our recommendations.