Lessons from U.S. allies in security cooperation with third countries : : the cases of Australia, France, and the United Kingdom / / Jennifer D.P. Moroney [et al.]

• Superior document: Report
• Author: Project Air Force (U.S.)
• TeilnehmendeR: Moroney, Jennifer D. P., 1973-; Project Air Force (U.S.); United States. Air Force.; Rand Corporation.
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Technical report (Rand Corporation)
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxiii, 129 pages) :; illustrations (digital, PDF file)
• Notes: "TR-972-AF"--P. [4] of cover.; "Prepared for the United States Air Force."; "Project Air Force."

Like the U.S. Air Force, many U.S. allies work with partner countries on security matters, sometimes even with the same partners, but on a smaller scale. But how, where, and why do these allies engage the same countries? Would working together in particular areas be worthwhile or viable and can specific lessons be learned from their experiences, for example, in the areas of planning, resourcing and assessments? This report explores these questions by examining both the positive aspects and the challenges of the security cooperation approaches of three U.S. allies, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. These three capable allies are experienced in working with civilian counterparts and benefit from higher-level departmental guidance. They generally do so with relatively small budgets, leading them to learn to economize, pool resources, and take advantage of joint and interagency planning. These strategies can inform current U.S. thinking on security cooperation. They also suggest venues for further collaboration between allies, particularly in the three key areas of staff talks, exercises, and training followed by exercises -- Source other than the Library of Congress.

Table of Contents

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; S.1. Comparing the Allies; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Objectives; Research Approach; 1.1. Security Cooperation Activities of OET Partners; Key Terminology; Organization of the Report; Chapter Two: Australia's Approach to Security Cooperation; Introduction; Australia's Strategic Outlook; Defence White Paper 2009; Australia's Interests, Defense Policy, and Capabilities; The Royal Australian Air Force; 2.1. Aircraft of the RAAF; 2.1. RAAF Facilities

Australia's Approach to Security Cooperation Australian Security Cooperation: Structure, Process, and Priorities; International Engagement Plans; Lessons Learned and Assessments; 2.2. International Engagement Documents; Funding; 2.2. Defence Cooperation Program Budget 2010-2011; Australia's Defense Relationships and Partner Selection Process; 2.3. Strategy Executive, Australian Department of Defence; 2.4. Department of Defence; 2.5. Australia's Strategic Interests and Australia's Defense Relationships; 2.6. Oceania; Australian Security Cooperation Activities

Professional Military Education and Australia-Based Training (Defence Cooperation)Staff Talks, Visits, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences (Defence Engagement); Joint Training and Exercises; Advisors In Country and Mobile Training Teams (Defence Cooperation); Military Sales and Training (Defence Cooperation); Conclusions; Chapter Three: France's Approach to Security Cooperation; Introduction; Strategic Outlook; France's View of Itself; Identifying Shortcomings in the French Approach to Security Cooperation; France as a Strategic Partner to the United States

Upcoming Developments in the French Air Force Organization; Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs; 3.1. Summary of Organizational Structure of France's Security Cooperation Activities; Ministry of Defense; 3.1. French Joint Commands; Ministry of Interior; Coordination Between Ministries; Partner Selection: Strategy and Process Considerations; General Approach; Resourcing; 3.2. France's Bilateral Defense Agreements as of January 1, 2008, and Their Status as of July 1, 2010; Agreements for Partnering; Assessments and Lessons Learned; Security Cooperation Activities

Professional Military Education Region-Focused National Schools; 3.3. Region-Focused National Schools as of January 1, 2010; Staff Talks, Visits, Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences; Training and Exercises; In-Country Advisors; Military Sales; Integrating the Different Elements of Security Cooperation: The RECAMP and EURORECAMP Programs; 3.2. Sources of Funding for RECAMP and EURORECAMP Activities; Conclusions; Chapter Four: The United Kingdom's Approach to Security Cooperation; Introduction; Strategic Outlook; The UK's View of Itself; Why the UK Matters to the United States

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