Defense Sector Reform: A Holistic Approach to Defense Development

Abstract

Defense Sector Reform (DSR) is a conceptual term for the planning and implementation of integrated development of a nation's armed forces. In concert with social, economic, government, and other security reform efforts, DSR produces a professionalized, civilian controlled military force that can meet the contextual requirements of external and internal national defense. Currently, however, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) lacks a clear and purposeful host nation (HN) defense sector reform policy that properly aligns and integrates with the tenets of Security Sector Reform (SSR) in the achievement of long-term, sustainable host nation development. By implementing several institutional reforms in doctrine, organization, training, and education, the DoD could more effectively support Security Sector Reform within the overall host nation developmental effort and the attainment of U.S. national strategic objectives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 2012
Accession Number
ADA601554

Entities

People

  • Matthew S. Youngblood

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Failed States
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design