USSTRATCOM Commander's Vision & IntentU.S. Strategic CommandUSSTRATCOM_82b1d868-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea00Charles RichardAdmiral, U.S. Navy | Commander ~ Our Command’s Priorities: We must remain ready to respond to threats, deter strategic attacks in all domains across the globe, and assure Allies and partners of our deterrence commitments. Our Command’s priorities remain: * Above all else, we will provide Strategic Deterrence * If deterrence fails, we are prepared to deliver a Decisive Response * We will do this with a resilient, equipped, and trained Combat‐Ready Force USSTRATCOM TeammatesYou, the men and women of USSTRATCOM, make our Command a responsive global warfighting force, executing our Department’s highest priority mission as the ultimate guarantor of our Nation’s and Allies’ security. I am confident in our ability to succeed when tested and to provide solutions to strengthen military readiness and increase lethality. | Teammates, it is a privilege to serve our Nation with you, the Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians assigned to this command. You continue to impress me with your dedication and ability to meet challenges head‐on. My Vision and Intent lays the groundwork for continuing USSTRATCOM’s efforts toward a global warfighting command that integrates planning and operations to deter strategic attack in all domains. As a global warfighting combatant command, USSTRATCOM delivers a dominant strategic force and innovative team to maintain our Nation’s enduring strength, prevent and prevail in great power conflict, and grow the intellectual capital to forge 21st century strategic deterrence. _82b1d976-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea00To deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of our nation and our allies._82b1da3e-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea00OutcomesDesired Outcomes ~ USSTRATCOM’s posture, demonstrations, and operations deter aggression and strategic attacks (nuclear and non‐nuclear) across the spectrum of conflict. USSTRATCOM’s capabilities and readiness assure Allies and partners of U.S. commitment and extended deterrence guarantees. Global and domestic audiences understand USSTRATCOM’s mission and its importance to global security. As the enterprise lead, USSTRATCOM supports the recapitalization and modernization of strategic forces and supporting infrastructure. USSTRATCOM’s combat‐ready force maintains the ability to decisively respond to an adversary’s aggressive act in any domain. Finally, USSTRATCOM continues to grow the human capital necessary to develop an agile and responsive workforce. Strategic AlignmentUSSTRATCOM Priorities ~ To achieve these outcomes and remain focused on accomplishing our mission, we will continue to align our actions with the Command’s priorities:DeterrenceAbove all else, we will provide Strategic DeterrenceResponseIf deterrence fails, we are prepared to deliver a Decisive ResponseReadinessWe will do this with a resilient, equipped, and trained Combat‐Ready Force ReadinessBe ready to man battle stations_82b1dae8-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001Be Ready to Man Battle Stations ~ Strategic deterrence is the foundation to our survival as a Nation. The men and women of USSTRATCOM must be ready, at a moment’s notice, to execute our mission and, if required, be prepared to deliver a decisive response. | Remain Mission Focused ~ First and foremost, we must remain focused on our mission to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of our Nation and our Allies. USSTRATCOM provides the Joint Force’s foundational elements for deterrence and decisive response – fundamental to our Nation’s survival. I expect every member of USSTRATCOM to execute our mission and prepare to Man Battle Stations, if deterrence fails.CapabilitiesIntegrate joint and coalition capabilities to achieve mission success_82b1db92-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.1Prepare: USSTRATCOM retains its global military posture and readiness by effectively integrating joint and coalition capabilities to achieve mission success, while reducing vulnerabilities to its forces, generating competitive advantages, and war‐winning capacity to:ResponseEnhance our response to adversary actions, prevent escalation, and deny the benefits of attacks_82b1dc3c-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.1.1Capabilities, Concepts, Tactics, Techniques & ProceduresEmploy new capabilities, test new concepts, and develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures to fight in an integrated manner, globally, in all domains across the spectrum of conflict_82b1dcfa-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.1.2PlanningLead strategic deterrence planning to integrate efforts across combatant commands, the interagency, and services_82b1ddae-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.1.3EngagementStrengthen relationships_82b1de62-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.2Military EntitiesGovernment EntitiesAllied EntitiesAcademic EntitiesNon‐Governmental EntitiesCommercial EntitiesEngage: USSTRATCOM campaigns to strengthen relationships by engaging military, government, allied, academic, non‐governmental, and commercial entities that contribute to achieving national, regional, and alliance objectives to:CollaborationBuild and maintain strong, collaborative relationships that support mission advocacy/execution_82b1df20-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.2.1Interoperability & CapabilitiesIncrease military interoperability and improve alliance capability/capacity_82b1dfde-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.2.2Decision‐Making & RepercussionsComplicate adversary decision‐making and increase the repercussions of potential attacks_55d7e2d8-2522-11ec-a4ee-f40df882ea001.2.3AdversariesMissionsIntegrate our critical missions across the Joint Force, our Allies, and our partners_82b1e09c-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.2.4Campaign PlansImplement the Joint Strategic Campaign Plans to present one unified force to any adversary_82b1e164-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.2.5DemonstrationsDemonstrate readiness and capability to deter attacks_82b1e22c-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.3Demonstrate: USSTRATCOM readiness and capability deters adversary’s strategic attack by posing a decisive threat to any actor and demonstrates U.S. commitment to Allies and partners through:Deployments, Tests & RehearsalsRoutine deployments, tests, and mission rehearsals_82b1e33a-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.3.1OperationsGlobal power projection operations_82b1e484-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea001.3.2ForceGuarantee a resilient, equipped, and trained combat‐ready force_82b1e556-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002Follow the Shot ~ USSTRATCOM is focused precisely on our objectives as a global warfighting command. We must maintain our momentum and complete the initiatives that will keep us on this trajectory and guarantee a resilient, equipped, and trained combat‐ready force. | Complete our Initiatives ~ Second, the command is implementing several measures to perform our mission and I expect every member to Follow the Shot. We will continue to support our Nation’s deterrence policies, sustain readiness for the Department’s highest priority mission, and advocate for the necessary investments in capabilities to preserve our Nation’s deterrent forces. The C2F will support the long‐term viability and credibility of our strategic deterrent force and provide the infrastructure to conduct strategic planning, provide global situational awareness to the National Command Authorities, and, if necessary, support global warfighting operations in all domains. The command’s Human Capital Framework provides guidance to develop agile, flexible, and responsive professionals, and recruit and acquire top talent to bolster our warfighting team.Nuclear ForcesProvide combat‐ready nuclear forces_82b1e628-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.1Sustain: USSTRATCOM remains committed to providing combat‐ready nuclear forces for the Department’s highest priority mission, nuclear deterrence, and will continue efforts to further our mission, such as:Human CapitalDevelop leaders and organizations_82b1e704-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.1.1Utilize the Human Capital Framework to develop leaders and organizations that unleash the command’s talent and initiative, foster a disciplined, accountable workforce, and empower individuals to challenge assumptions and initiate changeCommand & ControlProvide continuous command and control_82b1e7d6-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.1.2Curtis E. LeMay Command and Control Facility (C2F)PresidentSenior National LeadershipJoint ForceEnsure the Curtis E. LeMay Command and Control Facility (C2F) provides continuous command and control between the President, senior national leadership, and the Joint Force; a sustainable and adaptable information technology path; and impenetrable security to meet changing threatsSpace OperationsSupport the seamless transition of space operations to a fully functional USSPACECOM _82b1e8a8-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.1.3USSPACECOMLegacy Systems & Supplemental CapabilitiesRecapitalize legacy systems and develop supplemental capabilities_82b1e984-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.2Recapitalize: USSTRATCOM will continue to advocate for the Nation’s investments in recapitalizing legacy systems and developing supplemental capabilities called for in the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). We must continue to:TriadKeep triad recapitalization and modernization on track_82b1ea60-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.2.1Recapitalization & InvestmentsSet recapitalization requirements and promote smart investments for credible nuclear triad delivery systems and a responsive nuclear weapons complex_82b1eb3c-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.2.2FlexibilityMaintain sufficient flexibility in the nuclear triad to fully execute our national strategy _82b1ec22-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.2.3Requirements & AcquisitionsDrive acquisition processes and requirements for capabilities_82b1ed08-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.3NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC)The NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC), in coordination with USSTRATCOM and key stakeholders, takes on this role for next generation nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3).Build: USSTRATCOM must continue to drive rapid acquisition processes and requirements for capabilities pursuant to our mission roles and responsibilities.Understanding, Security & SupportEnsure current NC3 systems are fully understood, secured, and seamlessly support existing and new triad weapon systems_82b1ede4-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.3.1NEC & NC3Mature the NEC and our next generation NC3 requirements_82b1eede-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.3.2As the NC3 enterprise lead, mature the NEC and our next generation NC3 requirementsSupplemental CapabilitiesAdvocate for supplemental capabilities to execute national strategies and meet requirements laid out in the NPR, such as the sea‐launched cruise missile_82b1efc4-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.3.3Global Strike & Hypersonic TechnologyProvide requirements for mature conventional global strike and hypersonic technology to complement current capabilities _82b1f0b4-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea002.3.4DeterrenceForge strategic deterrence_82b1f1ae-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003Forge 21st Century Strategic Deterrence ~ USSTRATCOM is home to the critical mass of the nation’s intellectual capital on strategic deterrence. In addition to our nuclear legacy, we must continue building an adaptive global warfighting command that anticipates challenges to deterring strategic attack in all domains. | Provide Strategic Deterrence ~ Finally, USSTRATCOM will focus on approaches that set desired conditions and reach outcomes necessary to maintain our Nation’s competitive advantages and provide strategic deterrence. These approaches will follow three lines of effort within our vision statement to Forge 21st Century Strategic Deterrence.ExecutionIntegrate strategic deterrence_82b1f29e-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.1Execute Integrated Strategic Deterrence: USSTRATCOM will clearly articulate the risk of a strategic deterrence failure, characterize strategic warning for the Department of Defense, identify potential indicators, analyze adversary decision calculus, and conduct integrated operations, activities, and investments to reduce the risk of a deterrence failure across the spectrum of conflict by:Relationships & FailuresBuild relationships across the Department, combatant commands, services, and agencies to understand considerations of strategic deterrence failure_82b1f460-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.1.1Credibility & PerceptionPresent a credible deterrent force, postured appropriately to challenge any adversary perception that they benefit from aggressive action_82b1f578-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.1.2Strategies & MessagingExecute a campaign employing tailored strategies and coherent messaging efforts integrated across all elements of national power_82b1f67c-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.1.3Efficiency & EffectivenessIncrease command efficiency & effectiveness_82b1f776-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.2Increase Command Efficiency & Effectiveness: USSTRATCOM will coordinate its global operations across combatant commands to present one impenetrable global fighting force:Reforms & ResourcesEnsure the headquarters and components implement Department reforms and improve resource application to core missions_82b1f884-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.2.1Structures & WarfightersOptimize organizational structures and develop agile and flexible warfighters_82b1f988-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.2.2WarfightersMissile DefenseDefine missile defense roles and responsibilities_82b1fa82-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.2.3Department of DefenseUSNORTHCOMUSSPACECOMWork with the Department, USNORTHCOM, and USSPACECOM to better define missile defense roles and responsibilities supporting strategic deterrence and homeland defense missionsPerformance StandardsAdhere to personnel reliability and standards of performance _82b1fb90-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.2.4Intellectual Capital & Decision MakingGrow intellectual capital & influence decision making_82b1fc9e-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3Grow Intellectual Capital & Influence Decision Making ~ We recognize the strength of our command is the men and women of USSTRATCOM. Through professional development and educational opportunities, we will:WorkforceBuild a workforce with the skillsets to meet the demands of today’s security environment_82b1fda2-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.1TalentSeek out and provide avenues to attract and retain top talent_82b1feba-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.2Responsiveness & PerspectiveDevelop a responsive command that maintains a global, enduring perspective focused on generating both immediate and long‐term effects_82b1ffd2-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.3Perspective, Experience & UnderstandingReturn healthy, resilient professionals back to their Services with a global perspective, joint command experience, and understanding of the elements of strategic deterrence_82b2014e-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.4CollaborationMaintain continuous collaboration among national senior leaders, the Department of Defense, government agencies, and academics to understand how key factors in the strategic environment support an integrated approach to strategic deterrence_82b20388-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.5National Senior LeadersDepartment of DefenseGovernment AgenciesAcademicsNuclear MythsContinue to engage global and domestic audiences to dispel nuclear myths_82b2050e-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.6Rehearsals & War GamesLead the effort to re‐think how the Department conducts mission rehearsals and war games to address challenges in the security environment_82b20694-1cdf-11ec-9eec-1f3ef982ea003.3.72020-05-312021-09-23https://www.stratcom.mil/Portals/8/Documents/Commanders_Vision_and_Intent_May2020.pdf?ver=2020-05-19-145747-990OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net