Defense Sector Reform (DSR) is a conceptual term for the planning and implementation of integrated development of a nation's armed forces. In concert with social, economic, government, and other security reform efforts, DSR produces a professionalized, civilian controlled military force that can meet the contextual requirements of external and internal national defense. Currently, however, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) lacks a clear and purposeful host nation (HN) defense sector reform policy that properly aligns and integrates with the tenets of Security Sector Reform (SSR) in the achievement of long-term, sustainable host nation development. By implementing several institutional reforms in doctrine, organization, training, and education, the DoD could more effectively support Security Sector Reform within the overall host nation developmental effort and the attainment of U.S. national strategic objectives.


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