Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Systems (CWMD)

Abstract

The diverse and complex Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission space requires an integrated approach towards capability development. Capability development must be based on a systems perspective that links strategic objectives with interconnected or interrelated categorical tasks and associated capabilities. The broad CWMD military strategic objectives and mission areas encompass many nontraditional capabilities for the Warfighter. CWMD is not a separate and isolated mission set unique to DoD, it is intertwined with counter-terrorism and homeland defense. Accordingly, developing an overall CWMD capability should and must leverage counter-terrorism and homeland defense capabilities through integration and synchronization. This program addresses developing an integrated and interconnected CWMD capabilities-based system that defines and enables a comprehensive CWMD steady-state and surge posture. This program also responds to the strategic needs outlined in the President's initiative, stated in his April 2009 speech in Prague; the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review; and the FY12-16 Defense Planning and Programming Guidance by providing improved timeliness and relevance through modernizing CWMD support to the Combatant Commands, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Intelligence Community (IC), and other U.S. Government agencies as required. Ensure sufficient funding is available for travel to support the requirements of this program element.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0303310D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Defense Efficiency – Report, Studies, Boards and Commissions. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reflects a reduction in the number and cost of reports, studies, DoD Boards and DoD Commissions.
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Budgets
  • Command And Control
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Defense
  • Elements
  • Homeland Defense
  • Integrated Systems
  • Intelligence Community
  • Steady State
  • System Of Systems
  • Terrorism
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space

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