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The War in Iraq: A Thin Green Line
Backgrounder (PDF file - opens in new window)
By Andrew Krepinevich

This backgrounder is the third in a series analyzing the War in Iraq, as well as the Army force structure and personnel requirements for a protracted and counterinsurgency operation.

08/14/2004
dod strategy and policy, homeland security, national defense components, personnel and readiness, transformation strategy

Intelligence Reform and the Next CIA Director
Backgrounder (PDF file - opens in new window)
By Michael Vickers

A historical review of CIA directors and their influence on operations and policy. What does the next CIA director need to have?

08/07/2004
dod strategy and policy, homeland security, national defense components, personnel and readiness, transformation strategy

Defense Budget Process

National Defense Components

National defense (050) consists of the Department of Defense (051), defense-related activities in Department of Energy (053) and defense-related activities found in other federal departments (054) such civil defense, the Selective Service (draft), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Not included in national defense budget function are veterans affairs, international affairs, NASA and some Coast Guard activities, although many of these activities could arguably be considered part of spending on national security.

Department of Defense (051) itself is subdivided into the following budget titles:

Military Personnel
Operations & Maintenance
Procurement
Research and Development
Military Construction
Family Housing