The Global War on Terrorism: Analytical Support, Tools and Metrics of Assessment. MORS Workshop
Abstract
The workshop began with a plenary session that was highlighted by thought provoking presentations by General Wayne Downing (plenary), and two members of the Naval War College faculty - Professor Jeff Norwitz (perspective on detainee operations at Guantanamo) and Professor Tom Barnett (author of The Pentagon's New Map). Each presentation challenged the audience to examine current national strategy and served to set the tone for the subsequent working group sessions. The plenary session also included a panel discussion that focused on analytical support to decision makers in the theater and featured panelists with extensive analytic experience in theater, to include an allied perspective. The remainder of the workshop was dedicated to working group sessions in each of the 6 areas of interest listed above. A synthesis group, consisting of senior analysts, was also included to assess insights across all of the working groups and help present a consistent set of workshop findings. The Homeland Defense working group concentrated their efforts on laying the groundwork for an upcoming Homeland Defense MORS Workshop (tentatively scheduled for 15-17 November 2005). What follows is a brief synopsis of the activities and conclusions from the other five working groups, followed by some conclusions drawn by the synthesis group.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA442451
Entities
People
- William F. Crain
Organizations
- Military Operations Research Society