The Department of Defense (DOD) has learned through the difficult experiences of both Iraq and Afghanistan that success is not only defined in military terms; it also involves rebuilding infrastructure, supporting economic development, establishing the rule of law, building accountable governance, establishing essential services, and building a capable host nation (HN) militaryresponsible to civilian authority.The Department of State (DOS) is charged withresponsibility for leading a whole-of-government approach to stabilization that includes the array of US Government (USG) departments and agencies, including DOD and component Services and agencies. Within this broad approach, the primary military contribution to stabilization is to protect and defend the population, facilitating the personal security of the people and, thus, creating a platform for political, economic, and humansecurity.
| Author: U. S. Joint Force Command |
| Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication Date: Jul 15, 2014 |
| Number of Pages: 214 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1500529915 |
| ISBN-13: 9781500529918 |