Title: United States. National War College. Course 3, Syllabus - Topic 22: PDD 56

Topic 22: PDD 56
Student Exercise
Students will meet in simulated interagency groups to discuss applicable responses to complex contingency operations.
Topic Objectives
- Students will evaluate the role of PDD 56 in preparing decision makers for future challenges.
- Students will consider modifications to improve the existing structure for responding to
complex contingency operations.
Required Readings
* "The Clinton Administration's Policy on Managing Complex Contingency Operations," White Paper on Presidential Decision Directive 56, May, 1997. (Reprint)
* Thomas Gibbings, Donald Hurley, and Scott Moore, "Interagency Operations Centers: An Opportunity we Can't Ignore," Parameters, Winter 1998, pp. 99-112. (Reprint)
* David N. Thorson, "Jointness Writ Large? Presidential Decision Directive 56, Managing Complex Contingency Operations," NWC Student Paper, April 24, 1998. (Reprint)