| Dr. Mahnken has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy Planning since November 2006. He is responsible for the major strategic planning functions within the Office of the
Secretary of Defense. He provides advice on strategy and policy to the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. He is also responsible for the preparation of guidance for war plans and the development of the defense planning scenarios. Between September and October 2006, he was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Resources |
