Stabilization and Reconstruction: The Need to Improve Department of State's Coordinator of Reconstruction and Stabilization
Abstract
The creation of S/CRS is of great importance to the United States Military as it identifies an organization that anticipates being capable of executing reconstruction and stabilization operations. As an organization that is trying to gain a foothold within the United States Government S/CRS still has many obstacles to overcome. S/CRS lacks full United States Government representation. DOS was tasked to coordinate across all United States Government agencies as Stability and Reconstruction will require a ?total government? effort. If this is the case, S/CRS must be staffed with representatives from all executive branch departments of the United States Government. There is still a need to coordinate with each department; however, assigning experienced staffers from each department will ensure the synchronization and integration required for Stabilization and Reconstruction planning. Department of State S/CRS is not fully integrated with Department of Defense. NSPD-44 directs the DOS to work with DOD in ensuring reconstruction and stabilization operations are integrated with United States Military plans. To that end, the DOS has made an effort. However, the DOS needs to take their concept to the next level of development to ensure full integration. The two departments can no longer operate independently; they are inextricably linked by the strategy of reconstruction and stabilization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA504839
Entities
People
- Michael E. Mcwilliams
Organizations
- Marine Corps Combat Development Command