Overview of the U S Department of State

Overview of the U. S. Department of State Ambassador Mike Dodman Acting Chancellor NDU College of International Security Affairs 26 July 2021

• State’s role in national security and the policy process • Interagency relations overseas: • The Country Team • Chief of Mission Authority • Relations with Combatant Commands

Mission Statement U. S. Department of State On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. The U. S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.

State’s Four Strategic Goals Goal 1: Protect America’s Security at Home and Abroad Goal 2: Renew America’s Competitive Advantage for Sustained Economic Growth and Job Creation Goal 3: Promote American Leadership through Balanced Engagement Goal 4: Ensure Effectiveness and Accountability to the American Taxpayer

“Advancing the Interests of the American People” Ø With foreign governments • Influence support for U. S. national interests • Explain other governments’ policies/intentions/motivations/interests to our government and vice versa • Analyze, Report, Coordinate, Negotiate, Influence Ø With foreign publics Build public support for U. S. interests, policies and values Ø With international organizations and NGOs Ø Promote U. S. Trade and Investment (including tourism and education) Ø Support American Citizens, Process Visas for non-Citizens

Does Size Really Matter? What percentage of the Federal budget goes to Diplomacy and International Assistance ?

1. 3%

Approx. 75, 000 people worldwide (=2. 6% of DOD total workforce) Department of State Staffing Our People are Our Assets • 50, 000 Foreign nationals • 10, 000 Civil Service • 14, 500 Foreign Service: • 45% “Specialists” • 55% “Generalists” • Foreign Service = 1. 1% of active duty military • Roughly 15 k domestic 273 Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions in 175 countries Approximately 188 Ambassador positions

State’s Internal Chain of Command Secretary of State C Counselor U/S A/S P E USAID Deputy Secretary D T R Political Affairs Economic and Business Affairs Arms Control & International Security Affairs Public Affairs & Public Diplomacy Geographic (Regional) Bureaus and Int’l Organiz’ns Bureaus for Economics, Energy, Environment Bureaus for Arms Control, Nonproliferation, Political-Military Affairs Bureaus for Educational, Cultural and Info Programs; Public Affairs Embassies and Consulates M Management Bureaus for Administration, Budget, HR, IT, Medical, Dip. Security, Buildings Ops, Consular Affairs J Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Bureaus for C/T, Law Enforcement, Human Rights, Refugees, TIP, and Conflict Stabilization Bureaus for Legal Affairs, Policy Planning, Legislative Affairs, Protocol, OIG, Women’s Issues, HIV/AIDS, Civil Rights; plus Special Envoys

U. S. Diplomatic and Consular Missions

Dividing the World: State vs. the COCOMs

Chief of Mission Authority The COM is in charge of all Executive Branch activities and operations and fully responsible for the direction, coordination, and supervision of all U. S. Executive Branch employees, regardless of their employment categories or location, except those under command of a U. S. area military commander, on the staff of an international organization, or VOA reporters on assignment.

U. S. Embassy Structure: The Country Team Ambassador (Chief of Mission) Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Political Economic Consular Manage. Affairs ment Consulates/ Constituent Posts Public Affairs Regional Security Office Marine Security Guard Detachment The Ambassador is the President’s “personal representative” and reports to the Secretary of State (usually through the regional Assistant Secretary) Defense (SDO) DAO USAID Security Assistance Office Other USG Agencies IC FBI DHS (ICE/CBP/HSI) FCS Peace Corps Treasury NASA CDC VOA DEA FAS FAA USSS Energy IRS SSA

The Life of a DATT … Military Advice and Security Assistance Guidance DIA Reporting Requirements COM Direction and Supervision COCOM (J-5) Engagement and Support Requirements

Tips for Successful Partnerships with Embassies & COMs • Build trust through communication and transparency • Have regular meetings or calls with the Ambassador and DCM • Consult and coordinate early when planning an activity, not when 99% complete • Attend interagency meetings and contribute DOD priorities • Tune into political and economic circumstances in the country • Comply with local law and Embassy regulations (e. g. firearms) • Avoid any action or communication that suggests unfriendly action vs. the host government

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