Independent Assessment of the Afghan National Security Forces

Abstract

The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 1215, directs: The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the strength, force structure, force posture, and capabilities required to make the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) capable of providing security for their own country so as to prevent Afghanistan from ever again becoming a safe haven for terrorists that threaten Afghanistan, the region, and the world. The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) asked CNA to make this independent assessment. The Under Secretary also requested CNA make several additional assessments of related issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA597482

Entities

People

  • Bill Rosenau
  • Catherine Norman
  • Daniella Mak
  • Del Gilmore
  • Jerry Meyerle
  • Jonathan Schroden
  • Mark Rosen
  • Mary E. Connell
  • Nicholas Hutchinson
  • Patricio Asfura-heim

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Force Structure
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Terrorists

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies