Strategic Multi-Layered Assessment (SMA)
Abstract
The SMA Cell supports the Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and U.S. government agencies with actionable assessments of complex operational and technical challenges, to help maintain our competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global environment. Challenges addressed with SMA efforts require multi-agency and multi-disciplinary approaches that are not within the customer organization’s core competency. SMA started a strategic analysis effort at the request of the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The effort evaluated strategic risks and identified knowledge gaps to provide an increased understanding of potential security environments and their implications for Palestinian security sector reform. U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) subsequently asked SMA to apply the same methodology to identify emerging Russian threats and opportunities in Eurasia. SMA efforts are facilitated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff/J-3 Operations and are executed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 714d949e91513725503512052c92a54f