National Defense University Press (NDU Press)

U.S. Air Force military training instructors lead a formation of graduates at the Air Force Officer Training School class 24-06 graduation parade. At OTS MTIs are responsible for teaching basic military standards and customs and courtesies, enabling officer trainees to transform into disciplined leaders.

America Needs Bold, Visionary, and Strategic Joint Force Leaders

While the national security community has consistently faced significant unknowns, disruptions, and wicked problems with no known solutions, today’s leaders must operate in a world unlike anything anyone has ever experienced.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 perform water-based exercises while training under the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Developing Alternative Manning Strategies to Maintain the Combat Effectiveness of the Joint Force

Human capital remains the cornerstone of an effective fighting force.

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launch unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with test reentry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Obstacles to Integrating Deterrence

Each new Presidential administration develops a national security strategy early in its tenure.

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects Hong Kong Garrison of Chinese People’s Liberation Army at Shek Kong Barracks.

Joint Force Quarterly 117 | April 17, 2025

A New Step in China’s Military Reform

Joel Wuthnow

In April 2024, Xi Jinping announced a new military restructuring focused on improving the ability of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to achieve information dominance and conduct integrated joint operations in wartime.

Military Housing Office sign at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

| April 17, 2025

Solving the Crisis: A Partnership Approach for Safe, Affordable Military Housing

Michael Kittrell and Michael Borders

Today, 216 Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB) Airmen live in a brand-new, energy-efficient off-base community because of a commitment to eschew old thinking and develop unique housing solutions.