The Deputy Secretary of Defense released the updated “DoD Strategic Management Plan FY 2022-2026” earlier this week. This updated plan is intended to serve as a blueprint on advancing the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

For those who may not already be aware, “…the Department’s Strategic Management Plan (SMP) for Fiscal Years 2022 – 2026 articulates the SecDef’s strategic management priorities, consistent with the NDS, with an emphasis on building enduring advantages. It presents the strategic management objectives the DoD plans to accomplish by providing a framework for describing general and long-term goals, what actions the Department will take to realize those goals, and how the DoD will address challenges and risks that may hinder achieving results.”