1. National Security Seminar Schedule of Events MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Introduction to National Security Who protects us at all levels? Assign groups and people assignments, (Friday before) and a “crisis” Go through crisis example In class: work on decision briefs for “President” & “VP” Groups must ask five (5) questions / clarifications on their crisis Continue Work One Group presents FINAL decision brief to “President” & “VP” (20 min) Discuss 9/11/01 After action review (AAR) of week Grade: Homework, presentation and participation, substance / detail in presentation 100% For the Week “President”: Mr. Vavrin, “Vice President”: Mr. Johnson

2. What is National Security National security is a term which covers both national defense and maintaining our way of life. –Maintain Safety from Internal & External Threats: It refers to the protection of our nation from attack or other danger by holding adequate armed forces and take decisive action when threatened. –Maintain Well-being: It also means to maintain our way of life through: economic security, monetary security, energy security, environmental security, military security, political security and security of energy and natural resources.

3. Who Protects Us at the Federal Level ?

4. Who Protects Us at the State Level ?

5. Who Protects Us at the Local Level ? Who failed to protect us on September 11 th 2001 ?

6. Name & Describe Threats to our National Security ? Can you give specific instances when some of these types of threats occurred ?

7. Instruments/Elements of National Power Diplomatic/Political: The use of a country’s international diplomatic skills and political position to achieve national interests Informational: The use of a country’s information systems to achieve national interests Military: The extent a country’s armed forces can be used to achieve national interests. Economic: The application of a country’s material resources to achieve national interests

8. Diplomatic (Political) –Leads Secretary of State Ambassador to UN Country Ambassadors Combatant Commanders –Summits –Conferences –Treaties Elements of National Power “DIME”

9. Informational –Leads: All Departments (Public affairs offices, news media, etc.) “Cyber-warfare” Internet Radio TV Mail Other Elements of National Power “DIME”

10. Military –Leads Secretary of Defense Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Service Chiefs (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) Combatant Commanders –Geographic –Special Operations JSOC (anti-terrorism mission) –“National Military Strategy” document Elements of National Power “DIME”

11. Economic –Leads Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Agriculture –Natural Resources Coal Lumber Ag products: Corn, soy beans, cattle, pork Other __________________ –Manufactured Products: Airplanes, steel, IT systems –USAID Funds/Projects –Trade Sanctions –Foreign aid through State Dept –Food aid Elements of National Power “DIME”

12. Crisis Example

13. National Security Crisis Assignment & Rules 1.Deliverables a.Define the problem(s) b.Gather all facts and assumptions c.Develop “courses of action” using “DIME” 2.Rules, “brain-storm” courses of action, but … a.No assassinations b.No nuclear weapons or Weapons of Mass Destruction c.No mass devastation, i.e. flooding, etc. 3.Do not work in a “stovepipe” or vacuum; you need to collaborate with other agencies 4.Crisis will evolve over time, expect more bad and/or good news

14. Backup

15. Decision-Making Process “Policy into Action” A systematic approach to problem solving. A leader and staff checklist to ensure key elements of planning are not missed. Established and proven analytical process. Tool that assists the leader and staff in developing a plan. Helps the leader and staff examine a crisis situation or complex issue and reach logical decisions. Applies thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment, logic, and professional knowledge to reach a decision.

16. Steps RECOGNIZE & DEFINE PROBLEM RECOGNIZE & DEFINE PROBLEM GATHER FACTS MAKE ASSUMPTIONS GATHER FACTS MAKE ASSUMPTIONS DEVELOP POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DEVELOP POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ANALYZE EACH SOLUTION ANALYZE EACH SOLUTION SELECT BEST SOLUTION SELECT BEST SOLUTION COMPARE SOLUTIONS COMPARE SOLUTIONS