Just released this morning by the White House and the Pentagon "Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense" http://www.defense.gov/news/Defense_Strategic_Guidance.pdf Primary Missions for the U.S. Armed Forces *Counter Terrorism and Irregular Warfare *Deter and Defeat Aggression *Project Power Despite Anti-Access/Area Denial Challenges *Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction *Operate Effectively in Cyberspace and Space *Maintain a Safe, Secure, and Effective Nuclear Deterrent *Defense the Homeland and Provide Support to Civil Authorities *Provide a Stabilizing Presence *Conduct Stability and Counterinsurgency Operations *Conduct Humanitarian, Disaster Relief, and Other Operations
Pentagon Press release http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=66683
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