Building Partnerships in Professional and Military Education Schools

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On Sep 11, 2001, al Qaeda threatened the United States (U.S.) national security, and we are still combating terrorism. Since that time, al Qaeda and other extremist groups have also been endangering some of the U.S. allies. Realizing the magnitude of this international fight, the U.S. needs help from its partners to counter violence worldwide.

National Strategic Guidance

The National Security Strategy (NSS), the National Defense Strategy (NDS), and the National Military Strategy (NMS) directives define the U.S. objectives. In the NSS, the Executive Branch underscored that departments provide assistance and obtain cooperation with the U.S foreign allies. Accordingly, the Secretary of Defense NDS directed the Department of Defense to “strengthen and broaden alliances and partnerships” through training and education opportunities. Ultimately the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff NMS instructed the Military Services to comply with the NSS guidelines.

Air Force Guidance

Throughout 2009 the AF established guidance, and supported missions across the

spectrum of military operations. In February, AF leadership approved the AF Global Partnership

Strategy, the genesis for promoting relationships with the U.S. cohorts. On 19 May the

Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF) the Honorable Donley and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force

(CSAF) General Schwartz presented the AF’s proposed 2010 budget priorities to Congress.

While testifying the AF leadership committed to ensuring Airmen are capable and will have

resources available to undertake the new AF Core Function, “Building Partnerships”. Also in

May, the AF decided to document its first “Building Partnership” doctrine.

However, p...

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relationships with allies is also imperative. The NSS, NDS, and NMS documents capture the

strategic guidance for achieving mission goals. The AF and National Guard units are responding

to the mandates by ensuring personnel are trained, equipped, and ready to fulfill mission

objectives.

This paper explored options for the AF and the NG to integrate parts of the SPP into an

AF PME institution. Based on the available resources associated with Phase I, it would be

feasible to execute this suggestion after obtaining ACSC’s approval. On the other hand, Phase II

will require further investigation and coordination prior to implementing the plan. After

considering all factors and finalizing areas, this plan is ideal for other Service schools desiring to

build partnerships in PME schools.

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