Inside the Five-sided Box
Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon
[New York, New York] : Dutton, [2019]
Format: Book
Description: xiii, 466 pages ; 24 cm
There is no institution in America as big as the Department of Defence, and the Pentagon is a vast and powerful presence. Yet to most citizens it is mysterious - especially now, as the president levels accusations against his intelligence agencies. The need for this book, which demystifies the Pentagon and lays bare the inner workings of the Department of Defence, is more urgent than ever. 25th U.S. Secretary of Defence, Ash Carter, provides clear insight and sheds light on exactly what is happening inside one of the USA's most iconic buildings and most closely guarded institutions.
Contents:
Prologue: welcome to my world -- A user's guide to the military-industrial complex -- How not to waste $700 billion -- Working at war speed -- A scientist in the Pentagon -- Many hands on the tiller -- The White House is on the line: serving the President while serving the nation -- A board of directors with 535 members: the arts of dealing with Congress -- Communicating with the press and the public -- Troops in action -- Chain of command: how military plans and orders are developed and executed -- Combat readiness in a crisis-prone world -- Clarity of purpose: defeating isis -- The big picture: defense strategy in a time of transition -- Strategic transition: major adversaries on the global chessboard -- The world's hottest hot spots: Iran, Korea, and beyond -- Maintaining America's high-tech edge: a necessity for strategic success -- People matter most -- Choosing leaders -- Force of the future -- The troops deserve the truth -- Epilogue: a to-do list for a future Secretary.
Subjects:
Carter, Ashton B.
United States. Department of Defense -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
United States. Department of Defense.
Pentagon (Va.)
United States. Department of Defense -- History.
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement.
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Military policy -- Decision making.
Carter, Ashton B.
United States. Department of Defense -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
United States. Department of Defense.
Pentagon (Va.)
United States. Department of Defense -- History.
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement.
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Military policy -- Decision making.
ISBN:
9781524743918 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Carter, Ash | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-448) and index.