PD
Key Facts
Type
Policy
Sector
Not specified
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Also Known As
No alternate names
Tags
military doctrinedefense strategyGulf Waroverwhelming forcenational security
Overall Confidence
95%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Positions
No positions added
Policy Type
Initiative
Implementing Body
U.S. Department of Defense
Effective Date
1/1/1990
Expiration Date
No expiration
Status
Active
Related Legislation
Weinberger Doctrine
About
U.S. military strategy emphasizing overwhelming force, clear objectives, and exit strategies, developed by Powell.
Key Relationships
Colin Powell
drafted
Powell drafted the Powell Doctrine in the 1990s, which influenced U.S. interventions and was referenced in congressional debates on use of force.
Since 1990