Drug Interdiction Along the Southwest Border: U.S. Counterdrug Policy, History and Future Implications
Abstract
Drug trafficking, a central issue of dispute with Mexico and other source and transit nations, also threatens their sovereignty and U.S. security. U.S. border interdiction efforts, to include military, have had more political impact, than serious effect, on the cartels. Implementation of the NDCS is deficient, though current strategic focus is sound. Intelligence management and interagency efficiency is poor. DoD will be a part of the solution. Disband JTF-6; replace with a JIATF (Joint Interagency Task Force.) DoD should change counterdrug tasking policy and continue ban on ground D&M missions. Improve intelligence management, refine MOE's and use OSINT more. ONDCP continues current level of supply and demand reduction through future NDCS and active leadership in interagency process. U.S. must seize initiative to protect own vulnerabilities and attack those of traffickers. National interest of counterdrug is important, but not the absolute highest priority. It is a major quality of life issue. U.S. concepts of defense are changing and federal infrastructure is slow to adapt. Opportunities abound to shift initiative from traffickers to U.S.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA529427
Entities
People
- J. J. Cooney
Organizations
- Marine Corps War College