DODD 3115.16(D) CE-02
The Defense Warning Network
| Organization: | DODD |
| Publication Date: | 10 August 2020 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 16 |
scope:
PURPOSE.
This directive:
a. Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for the Defense Warning Network (DWN) within the DoD in accordance with the authority in Title 10, United States Code (Reference (a)). Pursuant to DoD Directive (DoDD) 5240.01 (Reference (b)), Defense Intelligence must provide warning of threats, foreign capabilities, and intent in an accurate and timely manner to provide national and defense decision makers with the widest range of options.
b. Consistent with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5105.18 (Reference (c)), establishes the Defense Warning Council (DWC) as a forum for reviewing DWN initiatives and issues requiring timely senior-level attention, concurrence, and support (see Enclosure 2).
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