Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies

Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2165 the following new section: 2166. National Defense University: Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense shall establish a Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University (in this section referred to as the Center). (b) Mission The Center established under subsection (a) shall— (1) prepare national security leaders to address the challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction through education, research, and outreach activities throughout the Federal Government; (2) develop leaders with an understanding of strategic deterrence and the implications of weapons of mass destruction; (3) in accordance with guidance provided by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, develop and provide appropriate curricula, learning outcomes, and educational tools relating to strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction for use at institutions that provide joint professional military education; (4) serve as the primary institution within the Department for the study of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction education in joint professional military education; (5) design, develop, and implement studies and analyses to enhance understanding of— (A) strategic deterrence; (B) the threat of weapons of mass destruction to the security of the United States and globally; and (C) responses to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate the threat in accordance with Department and national security policies and strategies; and (6) provide expert support on strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction issues to the Department of Defense and other Federal Government leaders..