FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Hybrid Warfare and National Security Challenges

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 115-22]THE EVOLUTION OF HYBRID WARFARE AND KEY CHALLENGES

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential changes to U.S. military doctrine and national security capabilities to better counter non-traditional threats from foreign adversaries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Military

The military may be required to adapt its doctrine and capabilities to counter unconventional threats.

Foreign Adversaries (Russia, China, Iran)

These nations are identified as the primary users of the hybrid tactics being investigated by the committee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on March 22, 2017, to discuss the evolution of ''—a mix of unconventional tactics like cyberattacks, influence operations, and political interference used by foreign nations. The committee examined how these tactics challenge traditional U.S. military doctrines that distinguish clearly between states of war and peace.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 22, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The committee defined hybrid warfare as the use of centrally directed instruments of power—including cyber activity, media influence, and non-uniformed personnel—to achieve objectives below the threshold of traditional war.
The Chairman identified Russia, China, and Iran as nations currently utilizing these hybrid tactics.
The committee aims to develop new U.S. capabilities to counter these unconventional threats.
The hearing included testimony from experts representing the RAND Corporation, National Defense University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential changes to U.S. military doctrine and national security capabilities to better counter non-traditional threats from foreign adversaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hybrid warfare?

It is a strategy that uses a mix of unconventional tools—such as cyberattacks, social media influence, and political interference—to advance national interests without engaging in traditional, declared warfare.

Why is the committee concerned about these tactics?

The committee believes current U.S. military doctrine is designed for a binary state of 'war or peace,' making it difficult to respond effectively to these '' tactics used by adversaries.

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