References

Military Strategy and Doctrine:

Foundational Texts in Strategy & Doctrine

U.S. Military Doctrine & Publications

Allied & International Doctrine

  • NATO Allied Joint Publications (AJPs) – NATO Standardization Office:

  • UK Ministry of Defence – UK Doctrine Publications:

  • Australian Defence Force – Australian Defence Doctrine Publications (ADDP):

    • ADDP-D: Foundations of Australian Military Doctrine

  • Chinese Sources:

    • Science of Military Strategy (PLA Academy of Military Science, 2013 edition – translations available through U.S. Army War College)

  • Russian Sources:

    • Russian Military Thought journal (translated by Foreign Military Studies Office, Fort Leavenworth).

      DoD Acquisition References:

Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) and the Acquisition Portal (DAP)—DAUDOTE.

The AAF, codified in DoDI 5000.02, offers six tailored acquisition pathways to accelerate and tailor procurement strategies DAUaaf.dau.edu. DAU also publishes a concise AAF Quick Reference Card to help practitioners navigate the framework DAU, and offers explanatory video vignettes on each pathway DAU.

Regulatory & Policy Documentation

  • DoDI 5000.02 ("Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework") and DoDD 5000.01 are the foundational policy documents governing acquisition regulation WHs ESDDAU.

  • Acquisition.gov is the official source for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), essential for understanding legal and regulatory boundaries Acquisition.gov.

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S))

  • The OUSD(A&S) website offers authoritative information on DoD acquisition policy, modernization initiatives, and strategic frameworks Acquisition.gov+1.

Research, Technical Documentation & Collaboration Platforms

  • The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) houses a vast repository of R&D and acquisition-related technical documentation, accessible to DoD personnel and public users Wikipedia.

  • DoDTechipedia, a collaborative wiki platform, enables ongoing knowledge sharing among acquisition professionals, including trends, case studies, and system guidance Wikipedia.

Contract Data & Procurement Insight Tools

  • The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS-NG) offers detailed government-wide contract data—useful for performance tracking and analysis Wikipedia.

  • SAM.gov (System for Award Management) serves as the centralized hub for vendor registration and contract eligibility Wikipedia.

  • Obviant, a commercial AI-driven platform, aggregates defense acquisition data across sources to simplify navigation and insight generation Business Insider.

Supplementary Academic & Oversight Channels

  • AcqNotes, the "Defense Acquisition Encyclopedia," provides helpful overviews and tutorials (though it is unofficial) .

  • The OSD Historical Office’s Acquisition History series offers valuable historical context on acquisition reform and institutional evolution Historical Office.

  • The Defense Science Board periodically publishes advisory reports on acquisition process, technology adoption, and strategic recommendations Wikipedia.

Weapons Systems Analysis:

2025 Weapons Systems Annual Assessment

Foundational Texts & Methodologies

  • Blanchard, Benjamin S. – Logistics Engineering and Management: Classic on system lifecycle, sustainment, and analysis.

  • Ebeling, Charles E. – An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering: For system survivability and sustainment.

  • MORSE & RAND methodologies – Cost-effectiveness analysis, comparative systems evaluation, and operations research applications.

  • George E. Pugh – Weapons Analysis: Traditional reference for applying operations research to military systems.

U.S. Military & Government Sources

  • Department of Defense (DoD) Test & Evaluation Reports – Annual DOT&E reports evaluate major weapons programs.

  • Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports – Public analyses of U.S. weapons programs, procurement, and modernization (searchable on Congress.gov).

  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU) – Training modules and reference materials on weapons system lifecycle and analysis.

  • U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Pamphlets – Threat-based assessments and capabilities development.

  • Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Army Futures Command, and Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) – Program-specific technical reports.

International & Industry Sources

  • NATO STO (Science and Technology Organization) – Research papers on weapons systems performance, interoperability, and emerging tech.

  • UK Ministry of Defence Equipment Plan – Annual report on current and future weapons acquisitions.

  • IHS Jane’s (now Janes) – Weapons Systems Reference Library (authoritative open-source data on capabilities and systems worldwide).

  • The Military Balance (IISS) – Annual authoritative reference on global military hardware and force structures.

  • Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) – Data on arms transfers, weapons trends, and global inventories.

Think Tanks, Research Centers & Journals

  • RAND Corporation – Deep studies on system effectiveness, survivability, and force integration.

  • Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) – High-level analysis of future weapons and concepts.

  • Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) – Missile defense, naval systems, airpower reports.

  • Federation of American Scientists (FAS) – Open-source weapons profiles, particularly on WMDs and missile systems.

  • Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) – Public technical research archive for U.S. defense projects.

  • Air & Space Power Journal, Naval War College Review, Parameters – Professional military journals with weapons systems analysis articles.

Key Focus Areas in Weapons Systems Analysis

These sources support structured study in:

  • Effectiveness & Survivability – How well the system performs under combat conditions.

  • Lethality & Precision – Weapon’s destructive power vs. accuracy.

  • Range & Mobility – Reach and deployability.

  • Reliability & Maintainability – Sustainment in the field.

  • Cost & Efficiency – Value vs. alternatives.

  • Integration – Interoperability with other systems and joint/coalition forces.

  • Adversary Systems – Comparative analysis with foreign weapons.

 Intelligence Analysis:

Key Focus Areas in Military Intelligence Analysis

These sources support structured study in:

  • Strategic Intelligence – Understanding adversary intent & national-level capabilities.

  • Operational Intelligence – Campaign-level assessments (force movements, logistics, terrain).

  • Tactical Intelligence – Unit-level targeting, ISR feeds, HUMINT.

  • Adversary Doctrine – How opponents view and use intelligence.

  • Analytic Tradecraft – Structured techniques, red teaming, avoiding bias.

  • Technology & ISR – Satellites, drones, SIGINT, OSINT, cyber-intelligence.

Foundational Texts & Methodologies

  • Richards J. Heuer Jr. – Psychology of Intelligence Analysis (CIA, 1999) → Classic on cognitive biases, structured analytic techniques.

  • James Shufelt – An Introduction to Intelligence Research and Analysis → Practical primer on intelligence process & tradecraft.

  • Sherman Kent – Strategic Intelligence for American World Policy (1949) → Foundational work on national-level intelligence.

  • Treverton, Gregory – Reshaping National Intelligence for an Age of Information → Focus on adapting analysis to modern threats.

  • Lock K. Johnson & James J. Wirtz – Strategic Intelligence: Windows into a Secret World → Overview of intelligence structures and practices.

U.S. Military Doctrine & Guidance

  • Joint Publication (JP) 2-0: Joint Intelligence → Core doctrine for U.S. military intelligence.

  • JP 2-01: Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations → How intel integrates into campaigns.

  • Army Field Manuals (FM) & Army Techniques Publications (ATP):

    • FM 2-0: Intelligence (framework for Army intel ops).

    • ATP 2-01: Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).

  • Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDP):

    • MCDP 2: Intelligence.

  • Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) → Open-source assessments, global military capability briefs.

  • National Intelligence Council (NIC) → Global Trends reports for strategic forecasting.

Allied & International Doctrine

  • NATO Allied Joint Publication (AJP-2): Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Security Doctrine.

  • UK Ministry of Defence – JDP 2-00: Understanding and Intelligence Support to Joint Operations.

  • Australian Defence Force – ADDP 2.0: Intelligence.

  • Canadian Forces Joint Publication (CFJP) 2.0: Intelligence.

Adversary Perspectives (Translated/Accessible)

  • Russia:

    • Military Thought journal (English translations via U.S. Foreign Military Studies Office).

    • Russian GRU/KGB historical analysis works.

  • China:

    • PLA’s Science of Military Strategy (2013, 2020 editions – English translations).

    • PLA writings on Military Intelligence (various translations by U.S. Army War College).

  • Iran & DPRK:

    • Translations and reports from the Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) and Congressional Research Service.

Think Tanks, Research Centers & Journals

  • RAND Corporation → Studies on intelligence reform, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance).

  • CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) → Analysis of intelligence in great-power competition.

  • IISS (International Institute for Strategic Studies) → The Military Balance and threat assessments.

  • CNA (Center for Naval Analyses) → Operational and intelligence-focused research.

  • Federation of American Scientists (FAS) → Declassified documents, intel community reports.

  • National Security Archive (GWU) → FOIA-released intelligence records.

  • Studies in Intelligence (CIA journal) → Articles on analytic tradecraft and history.

  • Journal of Strategic Studies / Intelligence and National Security → Peer-reviewed academic analysis.

Defense Systems Analysis:

Key Focus Areas in Defense Systems Analysis

  • Effectiveness & Survivability – How well systems perform under combat conditions.

  • Cost, Schedule, and Risk – Lifecycle acquisition challenges.

  • Integration & Interoperability – How systems work across services and allies.

  • Technology Trends – AI, robotics, hypersonics, space, cyber.

  • Adversary Systems – Comparative analysis of Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and DPRK defense programs.

Foundational Methodologies & Texts

These works explain the frameworks behind evaluating defense systems:

  • George E. Pugh – Weapons Analysis → Classic methodology for systems assessment.

  • Blanchard, Benjamin S. – System Engineering Management → Lifecycle systems engineering approach.

  • Charles E. Ebeling – Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering → Core concepts of system survivability and dependability.

  • Operations Research / Systems Analysis (ORSA) textbooks (various authors) → The backbone of analytical approaches to defense systems.

  • Military Operations Research Society (MORS) → Conferences, journals, and study resources on defense systems modeling.

U.S. Government & Military Sources

  • Department of Defense (DoD) – Defense Acquisition Guidebook → Framework for acquisition, lifecycle, and systems evaluation.

  • DOT&E (Director, Operational Test & Evaluation) → Annual DOT&E Reports on performance and operational testing of major defense programs.

  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU) → Training materials and case studies on defense systems analysis.

  • GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Weapon Systems Annual Assessments (cost, schedule, performance reviews).

  • Army Futures Command & TRADOC Pamphlets → Capability development and systems evaluation frameworks.

  • Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Army Research Lab (ARL) → Technical studies and systems engineering research.

Allied & International Sources

  • NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) → Research on interoperability, systems performance, and future capabilities.

  • UK MoD – Defence Equipment Plan (annual reports).

  • European Defence Agency (EDA) → Capability development planning documents.

  • Australian Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) → Studies on defense systems and integration.

  • Canadian Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) → Technology and systems assessments.

Counterintelligence:

Key Focus Areas in Counterintelligence Study

  • Counterespionage – Identifying and neutralizing spies.

  • Insider Threats – Protecting against betrayal within organizations.

  • Defensive CI – Protecting sensitive programs from penetration.

  • Offensive CI – Double agents, deception operations, and disinformation.

  • Adversary CI – Understanding how Russia, China, Iran, and DPRK conduct CI.

  • Cyber CI – Digital-age espionage, supply chain security, and cyber-enabled insider threats.

Foundational Texts & Tradecraft

  • James M. Olson – Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying → Written by a former CIA CI chief; practical and ethical insights.

  • James M. Olson – To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence → A practitioner’s guide to CI strategy and methods.

  • Christopher Andrew – Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 → Authoritative account of UK counterintelligence.

  • Richard H. Kerr (ed.) – Studies in Intelligence: Counterintelligence Anthology → CIA’s declassified essays on CI.

  • James Jesus Angleton papers (various collections) → Insights from the controversial CIA CI chief during the Cold War.

U.S. Doctrine & Government Sources

  • DoD Instruction 5240.23 – Counterintelligence Activities → Governing policy for DoD CI operations.

  • Army Field Manuals & Doctrine:

    • FM 2-22.2: Counterintelligence (Army CI doctrine).

    • ATP 2-22.2: Counterintelligence Analysis.

  • Air Force Instruction (AFI) 71-101 – Air Force Counterintelligence guidance.

  • Marine Corps CI/HUMINT Manual (MCWP 2-6) → CI and HUMINT integration.

  • Office of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) – Annual National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States.

  • FBI – Counterintelligence Program → Publicly available overviews of ongoing CI priorities (China, Russia, insider threats).

  • Senate and House Intelligence Committee Reports → Public CI-related assessments and oversight.

Allied & International Doctrine

  • NATO AJP-2.2: Allied Joint Doctrine for Counterintelligence.

  • UK MI5 (Security Service) – Public reports on CI and counterespionage cases.

  • Canadian Forces – CFJP 2.2: Counterintelligence.

  • Australian Defence Force – ADDP 2.2: Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Security.

  • Israeli Counterintelligence (Shin Bet, Mossad) – Limited open-source, but referenced in academic works on espionage.

Adversary Perspectives

  • Russia:

    • Military Counterintelligence in Russia (FMSO translations).

    • KGB and FSB historical records, analyzed in works like Christopher Andrew & Vasili Mitrokhin’s The Mitrokhin Archive.

  • China:

    • PRC Ministry of State Security writings (translations via Jamestown Foundation & U.S. Army War College).

    • PLA’s Science of Military Strategy (sections on political warfare & counterespionage).

  • Iran & DPRK:

    • Reports from CRS, DIA, and FMSO analyzing CI/espionage methods.

Think Tanks, Research Centers & Journals

  • RAND Corporation – Analyses on insider threats, espionage, and security practices.

  • Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) – CI aspects of cyber and influence operations.

  • Jamestown Foundation – Reports on adversary intelligence/counterintelligence (especially Russia & China).

  • National Security Archive (GWU) – Declassified U.S. and Soviet CI records.

  • Studies in Intelligence (CIA journal) – Academic-style articles on CI tradecraft and case studies.

  • Intelligence and National Security (academic journal) – Peer-reviewed work on counterintelligence history and policy.