The annual National Defense University Topical Symposium was held at Fort Leslie McNair, Washingon D.C. on November 17 and 18, 1998.  The symposium titled "Terrorism - The Role of the Military:  Now and Tomorrow" analyzed one of the most pressing concerns that will affect our military’s global security role in the 21st century. Our purpose was to identify and clarify the proper role of the U.S. military establishment in the national strategic effort to combat terrorism. The symposium's objectives were: (1) to understand the current nature of the terrorism threat; (2) to understand the national policy on terrorism and the law; (3) to understand how the interagency process works to include definition of lead agency responsibilities and the roles of various government agencies; (4) to identity current military participation in counter-terrorism and explore the potential for expansion in the future; and (5) to create a forum for presentation of Service and CINC initiatives on combating terrorism.

 0745-0845 Registration - Eisenhower Hall (Building 59)

• An Intelligence Community Perspective: CIA Representative
• The Threat at Home: Mr. Kevin T. Giblin, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Invited)
• The BW Threat: Dr. Robert Kadlec, Office of the Secretary of Defense
• The Future Terrorist Threat: Mr. Peter Probst; Assistant for Terrorism Intelligence, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict

1245-1445 LUNCH - (MARSHALL HALL) A Representative from the National Security Council – "Policy - Problems and Issues"

- How do you deal with force protection today? Tomorrow? What are the operational impacts of force protection?
- What should be the role of the military in combating terrorism abroad?
- What is the military role in combating terrorism at home? e.g. attacks against the UN or the St Louis arch, a 72 Munich Olympics type of attack, or release of poison gas in the New York subway system?
- How should the consequence management role best be accomplished?

Panelists:

• Joint Staff: Colonel Hal Johnson; Chief, Operations and Intelligence Division, Directorate for Combating Terrorism (J-34), The Joint Staff
• Army: Colonel Robert W. Neubert; DAMO, Headquarters, United States Army (Invited)
• Marine Corps: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Street, Head, Military Policy/Physical Security, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies, and Operations, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps
• Air Force: Colonel (S) John Salley, Chief, Force Protection Division, Directorate of Security Forces, Headquarters United States Air Force
• Navy: Mr. Douglas R. Cavileer; CNO Assistant for Law Enforcement and Physical Security, United States Navy (Invited)

1245-1445 LUNCH (MARSHALL HALL)  SPEAKER: Congressman Curtis Weldon (R-PA.) - "A Congressional Perspective"

1500-1700 BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS: (All participants will be assigned to a discussion group for the purpose of discussing in detail one aspect of the military role in combating terrorism. These groups will serve as the capstone for the symposium and the findings of each group will be reported in the conference summary.)

- Force Protection in the Continental United States

- Force Protection Overseas (To Include Embassy Support)

- Preemptive Strike Capabilities/Requirements

- The Civil-Military Role (To Include Law Enforcement)

- Consequence Management