Strategic Enablers Framework
Enable Combating WMD
The Strategic Enablers Framework is a structured approach to facilitating the execution of military strategy in combating weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It consists of three key enablers: intelligence, partnership capacity, and strategic communication. These enablers enhance the effectiveness and integration of military combating WMD mission capabilities. The framework requires continual assessment and improvement of enabling capabilities to support the military's efforts in combating WMD.
- Intelligence is a critical enabler of combating WMD efforts.
- Partnership capacity is essential for effective cooperation among stakeholders.
- Strategic communication is vital for shaping perceptions and demonstrating resolve.
- Assess Enabling CapabilitiesContinually assess and identify required improvements in enabling capabilities to support combating WMD efforts.Pro tipRegularly review and update enabling capabilities to ensure they remain effective and relevant.WarningFailure to assess and improve enabling capabilities can hinder the effectiveness of combating WMD efforts.
- Develop Intelligence CapabilitiesImprove capacity for early warning of CBRN attacks, transform organizations and processes to improve combating WMD intelligence support, and fuse operations and intelligence to improve collection, assessment, and dissemination of intelligence.Pro tipInvest in intelligence capabilities that can provide actionable information to support combating WMD efforts.WarningInsufficient intelligence capabilities can limit the effectiveness of combating WMD efforts.
- Build Partnership CapacityEnhance partnership capacity bilaterally and multilaterally to support combating WMD efforts, incorporating partners' and allies' combating WMD capabilities.Pro tipFoster strong relationships with partners and allies to leverage their capabilities and expertise.WarningFailure to build partnership capacity can limit the effectiveness of combating WMD efforts.
- Implement Strategic CommunicationDevelop and implement strategic communication plans to shape perceptions and demonstrate resolve, integrating diplomacy, public affairs, and information operations.Pro tipEnsure that communication efforts are coordinated and consistent to maximize their impact.WarningIneffective communication can undermine the credibility and resolve of combating WMD efforts.
U.S. Northern Command has developed a comprehensive approach to WMD consequence management, leveraging strategic enablers to support its efforts.
The international community has come together to form a partnership to combat WMD proliferation, leveraging strategic enablers to support its efforts.
The Strategic Enablers Framework was developed in response to the growing threat of WMD proliferation and the need for effective cooperation among government agencies, international allies, and partners. It is based on the recognition that combating WMD requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that leverages the strengths of multiple stakeholders.