Initial FY2012 DOD Organizational Guidance: Memorandum : Department of Defense , November 6 , 2011
From the document: “The Department examines America’s defense needs by conducting the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). The QDR examines national defense strategy, force structure, force modernization plans, infrastructure, budget plans, and other elements of the defense program and policies of the United States, consistent with the most recent National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy. The Quadrennial Defense Review Report (QDRR) constitutes DOD’s Strategic Plan.”
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