The Joint Industrial Base Working Group is chartered under the direction of the Director, Office of Industrial Policy to exchange information and collaborate on tasks relative to issues associated with the defense industrial base. Functional tasks include Industrial and Technology Assessments, Industrial Surge Capabilities Analysis and analyzing issues associated with Critical Infrastructure Protection. The Working Group forum is used to discuss issues, exchange ideas and information, and develop consistent analytical approaches to common issues. Core member organizations are OSD, Joint Staff, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Defense Contract Management Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and Defense Logistics Agency. |
The North American Technology and Industrial Base Organization is chartered to:
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Promote the development, administration, communication, and execution of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) technology and industrial base programs and policies.
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Foster cooperation between the Governments of the United States and Canada in development of coordinated technology and industrial base policies and programs, including policies and programs that promote the integration of the defense and commercial industries.
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Leverage resources through cost sharing and economies of scale afforded through coordinated studies and projects involving research, development, industrial capability, and logistics programs.
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Promote the interchange of technology and industrial base data between Canada and the U.S., the military services, other government agencies, and industry.
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Promote coordination of technology and industrial base planning and insertion programs undertaken by the responsible U.S. and Canadian departments and agencies in support of their national security responsibilities.
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Ensure that North American technology and industrial base considerations are taken into account during U.S. or Canadian military and/or civilian emergency planning activities.
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Enhance the national security of both nations by promoting the competitiveness of the North American technology and industrial base.
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