![]() ![]() ONA products, both externally commissioned and internally written, are read by or briefed to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretaries of Defense, the Chairman and Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Combatant Commanders. Though the Department does not publicly disclose the entire scope and nature of ONA's research, the office has produced and distributed hundreds of unique works to individuals across the U.S. On several occasions since 2016, ONA work has been used in briefings to the President. An ONA-sponsored study helped inform Congress’ decision to reverse the Budget Control Act in 2017. ONA research on the character of future warfare since 2000 formed the diagnostic basis of the most recent National Defense Strategy. These studies include historical analysis, alternative futures, and more speculative work about the possible character of military conflict in the future. The office also produces and commissions shorter studies, less formal assessments, and topical memos, to support its research or in response to requests from the Secretary or senior DOD or Congressional leadership. Several such assessments have been completed since 2017. These assessments are highly classified, tightly controlled in distribution, and provide strategic-level management insights for the Secretary of Defense and other senior DOD leaders. ONA products include internally-produced assessments which represent years of detailed analysis. ONA’s mission and worldview have remained largely unchanged in its 40+ year history. ONA’s work is conducted in accordance with written guidance by the Secretary of Defense, as well as DOD Directive 5111.1. military capability to the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense. Since its founding in 1973, the Office of Net Assessment (ONA) has continually provided long-term comparative assessments of trends, key competitions, risks, opportunities, and future prospects of U.S. ![]()
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