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From: CIV, QASD-PA

Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 16:51
To: CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Conference call on Monday
MEMORANDUM
To: Retired Military Analysts
From: Dallas Lawrence

Director, Community Relations and Public Liaison
Date: May 19,2006
Conference Call with Senior DoD Official!
We invite YOU to narticinate in a conference call. MONDAY. May 22. 2006, from 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Date: May 19, 2006
Conference Call with Senior DoD Official!
We invite you to participate in a conference call, MONDAY, May 22, 2006, from 9:45-10:30 a.m,
The Honorable Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, will brief you on the
2006 China Military Report. Mr. Rodman's Biography can be found at:
hnp://www.defenselink.mil/bios/rodmanbio.htmI.This call will be on Background. In order to participate in the call
you must agree to EMBARGO the information until 3:00 PM TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006.
To participate in this conference call, please dial and ask the operator to connect
you to the Analysts conference call.
Please R.S.Y.P. to at or call her at
We hope you are able to participate.
OSD Public Affairs

Commun ity Relations and Public Liaison
The Pentagon
Washington , D.C. 20301
From: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Thursday, May 18. 2006 16:34
To: civ, OASD-PA
Cc: Lawrence, Dallas , OASD-PA ; CIV , OASD-PA
Subject: Re: m il analyst can
Let's give it a shot.
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From: CIV, OASD-PA
To : Barber, Allison , CIV, OASD-PA
CC: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA; CIV,OASD-PA
Sent: Thu May 18 16:21:37 2006
Subject: mil analyst call
hi. ltc maka just advised that rodman would like to do a call on monday with the analysts reothe china military
report. i know that jed babbin will be allover it, but not sure how much more interest we will get. more than
happy to set it up with your ok . will send out the invite tomorrow and then remind them on monday morning?
thanks
OSD Public Affairs
OSD Public Affairs

Community Relations and Public Liaison
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
From: Maka , Brian, LTC. OASD·PA
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 15:50
To: Barber, Allison , CIV. OASD -PA
Subject: Military Analyts
Ma'am,
As part of the rool-out plan for the upcom ing China Military Power Report we would like to conduct a session with
available military analysts and Mr. Peter Rodman . I starting to coordinate I realized that I have inadvertently left you out.
With your approval , I would like to set this up through for Monday, May 22 at 9:45-10 :30 a.m.
RI
Brian Maka
LTC. US Army
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affa irs
The Pentagon, Room
Washlnaton. DC 20301-1400
From: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:36
To: , CIV, OASD-PA; Barber. Allison , CIV , OASD·PA
Su bject: RE: Travef Memo
Thank you!!!!
Dallas B. Lawrence
Director, Office of Community Relations & Public Liaison United States Department of Defense
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From: CIY,OASD-PA
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:20 AM
To : Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Subject: Travel Memo
Allison/Dallas
I've worked up a draft memo for Dorrance's signature and just forwarded it to for a review. I also
provided with pertinent policy that he can reference. Hope to hear back from him soon.
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From : Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
provided - W-Ith pertinent poucy tnat ne can rererence. Mope to near oacx rrom rum soon.
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Sent: Thursday, May 18,20068:14 AM
To: eIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Fw: travel memo
Hi there . Can you get me the email from legal that blessed this about 5 months ago? As I recall you were the
conduit that we got it through. Thanks. III do tjhe dorrance memo .
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To: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Sent : Thu May 18 08: 10:46 2006
Subject: travel memo
Hi there
Can you find the memo we had signed by the lawyers so we could put analysts on travel? The bottomline is I
need a brief, formal memo for dorrance to sign that says military members attending being recognized at the
memorial day events will be allowed to bring one guest . The travel and accommodations for the military
member and the guest will be paid for by the dod .
on it before I give it to dorrance. Would like to get dorrance to sign it this afternoon.
Thanks
ab
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From: Barber. Allison, elV, OASD·PA
Sent: Tuesday, May 16. 2006 16:35
To: Merritt, Roxie. AFIS-HQ
SUbject: RE: Temp SES for taking groups to Iraq/Afghan istan.
Pefect.
Thanks
ab
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From : Merritt, Roxie, AFIS-HQ
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 20064:23 PM
To : Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: FW: Temp SES for taking groups to Iraq/Afghanistan.
I spoke vlith . about options on temp appointments to SES for the purpose of leading our
engagement strategy with key influencers (taking analysts to Iraq/Afghanistan ). There may be some other
options and, she is exploring those, but to use the temporary appointment option, there needs to be an existing
position to temporarily promote into . It may be possible to rotate through currently unused billets in the
organization that we could use on an interim basis (kind oflike a shell game). To get her started she asked for a
brief description of what this individual would be doing and I provided her the below paragraph. Like I said,
there may be some other options as well that would give us the appropriate VIP status codes for billeting and
transportation so she will keep hunting some solutions for us.
"This position would lead our Global War on Terror "Key Influencer Engagement Strategy ", This person will
lead and develop the Department of Defense's efforts to boost our communications strategies by tapping into the
there may be some other options as wentnat WOULO give us me appropriate v fl"Slams cooesror oiuenng and
transportation so she will keep hunting some solutions for us.
"This position would lead our Global War on Terror "Key Influencer Engagement Strategy ", This person will
influencer audience and reducing our reliance on mass communications. By deliberately building relationships
between senior DoD/military leaders and key influencers like media analysts and think tanks , it increases our
ability to quickly and credibly disseminate strategy messages. This position needs to be of sufficient rank. (SES)
to engage with flag officers and policy-level decision-makers and successfully leverage assets to manage a
program that requires international travel into key war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to being
able to secure the appropriate high-level briefings from top GWO T leaders, this individual would also need to
have sufficient seniority levels for securing dedicated inter-theater airlift and bille ting ."
Roxie T. Merritt
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (Internal Communications) U.S.
Department of Defense
Alexandria. Virginia 22314-2007
email: roxie.merritt@
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From: Merritt , Roxie, AFIS-HQ
Sent : Tuesdav. Mav 16.20063 :39 PM
To :
Subject: RE: Temp Promotion
will something like this work?
This position would lead our Global War on Terror "Key Influencer Engagement Strategy", This person will
influencer audience and reducing our reliance on mass communications. By deliberately building relationships
between senior DoD/military leaders and key influencers like media analysts and think tanks, it increases our
ability to quickly and credibly disseminate strategy messages. This position needs to be of sufficient rank (SES)
to engage with flag officers and policy-level decision-makers and successfully leverage assets to manage a
program that requires international travel into key war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to being
able to secure the appropriate high-level briefings from top GWOT leaders, this individual would also need to
have sufficient seniority levels for securing dedicated inter-theater airlift and billeting.
Roxie T. Merritt
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (Internal Communications) U.S.
Department of Defense
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2007
email: roxie.merritt@
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From : A&MPOM
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:00 PM
To: Merr itt, Roxie, AFIS-HQ
Subject: Temp Promotion
Roxie, could you send me a few words, maybe a short paragraph about the
To: Merr itt, Roxie, AFIS-HQ
Subject: Temp Promotion
Roxie, could you send me a few words, maybe a short paragraph about the
duties this person would perform? The "easy" part about Jim Turner's temp
promotion was that there was an existing position to promote him into and,
as I said, it was GS to GS, not GS to SES ...Ifwe can put the duties on
paper, we can better speak to the Executive personnel office about why we
need to make this happen or it may give them enough info to come up with
another solution. thanks, nancy
HC&OM/NSPS Manager
OASD/Public Affairs & AFIS
<http.z/www.cpms. osd.mil/nsps> http://www.cpms.osd.millnsps

From: AFIS-HQ/PIA
Sent: Friday, April 21 . 2006 13:45
To: Smith, Dorrance, HON , OASO-PA
Cc: Ruff, Eric. SES . OSO; Barber, Allison , CIV , OASO-PA; Wh itman, Bryan , SES, OASO-PA: Oi
Rita , Larry ; Thorp , Frank, ROML, OASD-PA; Richard , Joseph, Col OASD-PA;
JSMC. OASD-PA
Subject: More media coverage from the Military Analysts about thei r Meeting with the Secretary)
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Military Analysts in Coverage Regarding Their Meeting With The Secretary
April 19 - 21 (as of 11:00 am on the 21st)
Summary
Retired Major General Donald W. Shepperd and retired General Tom Wilkerson both
received additional airtime on CNN's Anderson Cooper. They were both on a roundtable
discussion with retired Lieutenant General Dan Christman, generating about 5 minutes of
airtime. Overall, there has been a noticeable drop in coverage of the mili tary analysts
meeting with the Secretary.
Comments by Thomas McInerney, William Nash, Jed Babbin and Don Shepperd were
reference in the April 19 edition of the National Journal 's Hotline. Out of those four, Jed
Babbin wrote an article for the Fam ily Security Foundation focused primarily on the
"generals' revolt" but referenced Tuesday' s meeting.
On the issue of the meeting, all of the analysts commented that the Secretary did not act
overly concerned with the criticism and was focused on more pressing matters. They all
expanded their ana lysis to include thoughts concerning the reasons and impact of the 80-
called "generals' revolt" - generally agreeing that the issue of'vruffled feathers" over the
Secretary's effort to transform the military probably pLayed a significant role in the public
criticism.
Hi 2hli2h ts
Jed Ba bbin
• Calls for the resignation was not the focus of the meeting
• Babbin essentially argues that the "generals' revolt" is motivated those in the
Pentagon frustrated by the Secretary's efforts to transform the military
• At Tuesday meeting, he describes the Seclzef as "relaxed, war, intense,
responsive" and more "ebullient" then "beleaguered"
• He also argues that the so called generals' revolt has "blown itse lf out without
noticeable effect"
Frank B. Campbell
• No comments found
(Tim) J . Eads
John Garrett
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William F. "Buck" Kernan
• No comments found '
Robert L. Maginnis
Jeff McCausland
Thomas McInerney
Ch uck Nash
William L. Nash
• He said, " it was lov e-in"
Robert H. Scales, Jr.

Donald W. Shepperd
• Surprised that the focus was not on the generals' controversy - focus was on Iraq
• Asked about a recent Thomas Friedman op-ed that questioned the Secretary's
effectiveness, particularly dealing with the Iran - Shepperd argued that the
primary issue was not about Secretary Rumsfeld but that "we're tied up in Iraq"
Wayne Simmons
• No comments fOW1d
Martin Strong
Tom Wilkerson
• Reported that the criticism was at least a temporary distraction to the Secretary in
that it took time away from prosecuting the war in Iraq and the global war on
terror
• Noted that the meetings happened regularly and were not geared for supporters of
the Secretary, but rather for former military people frequently commenting in the
media
• Asked whether generals at the Pentagon were annoyed at the Secretary because of
military transformation, Wilkerson rep lied that he doesn't see a large number of
officers "standing at the gate to take their uniforms off and then publicly disagree
with him"
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• He pointed out that if the President asked the Secretary to resign it would
"abrogate the policy that took him to war" and label the military transformation a
"failure"
SOURCES
Jed Babbin
Keep the Big Dog Runnine - April 20

(Family Security Foundation)
I was among the military analysts who met with Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace
and Rumsfeld on Tuesday. I've seen Mr. Rumsfeld when he' s been agitated, pressured
and even a bit down. But on Tuesday, he was relaxed, warm, intense, responsive in his
normal rapid-fire way and even a bit funny. Ebullient is not the word one normally uses
to describe a cabinet officer. But for Mr. Rumsfeld - when I met with him on Tuesday --
it was much more accurate description than the New York Times' "beleaguered."
National Briefine;: RUMSFELD - Ch-Ch-Chaoe;es - 19 April 2006

(National Journal: The Hotl ine)
Ex-Reagan defense official Jed Babbin: "That certainly was not the central focus of the
meeting. "
Thomas McInerney
National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Cb-Ch-Changes - 19 April 2006

(National Journal: The Hotline)
According to McInerney, the calls for Rumsfeld's resignation "came up only briefly."
Mcinerney: "We didn't waste the secretary's time with that" (AP, 4/19) .. .McInerney said
that "much of the meeting" focused on discussions withRumsfeld and Pace about the
global war on terrorism, and "improving communications about the effort" (Bloomberg,
4/18) .
William Nash
National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Cb-Ch-Cbanges - 19 April 2006

(National Journal: The Hotline)
Nash: "It was a love-in. "
Donald Shepperd
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 - April 19, 11 :17:53 PM

* Note: This clip is a roundtable discussion with Shepperd and two other military
analysts
COOPER: General Christman, in the "New York Times" today, Thomas Friedman wrote
about how the perception of Rumsfeld could affect a possible threat from Iran, possible
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military action in Iran. He wrote, in part, .....we will not have the support at home or
abroad for that threat as long as Don Rumsfeld leads the Pentagon. No one in their right
mind would follow this man into another confrontation .- and that is a real strategic
liability." Rumsfeld supporters would say, look, any secretary of defense has critics. That
comes with the job. Why is Rumsfeld any less effective than other tough secretaries of
defense?
... COOPER: General Shepperd, what do you think?
MAJ. GEN. DON SHEPPERD, U.S. AIR FORCE (RET.): Well, I think Thomas
Friedman's op-ed was a little bit off. And it doesn't make any difference who's secretary
of defense, but clearly, Iran and the world know that the United States has got to get itself
untangled from Iraq before it could ever do anything with Iran. So in that sense, they
know that we're shackled. The fact that this is going on is certainly not helpful, but I don't
think it centers on Secretary Rumsfeld. It centers on the fact that the war in Iraq is not
perceived as going well , and we don't see a light at the end of the tunnel. To take the old
phrase from Vietnam, and that's the problem. We're tied up in Iraq. We need to bring it to
an acceptable conclusion before we can do anything else meaningful anywhere,
especially anything military.
National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Ch-Cb-Changes - 19 April 2006

(National Journal : The Hotline)
Shepperd, on the meeting: "1 was surprised. I thought the focus of this meeting would be
on the generals' controversy. It was not. It was about Iraq, and the things going on there,
and the things that they would like to see happen in the future" ("PZ Now," CNN, 4/18)
Tom Wilkerson
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 - April 19, 11:17:53 PM

14< Note: This clip is a roundtable discussion with Shepperd and two other military
analysts
COOPER: General Wilkerson, Secretary Rumsfeld has sort of implied in the last couple
days that, you know, feathers are ruffled in the Pentagon because he's been transforming
the military. My reading is military transformation started before Rumsfeld became
secretary of defense. Do you think it is true to say that he's just been so tough about
transformation that, you know, a lot of these generals who have their feet in the mud can't
deal with transformation and are just kind of annoyed?
WILKERSON: Well, I'm not sure how to describe annoyed. I don't see them all standing
at the gate to take their uniforms off and then publicly disagree with him. There's no
doubt that he's a strong personality. But they have to put that in a context. And I think
Don did it earlier. The context is, whether the American public sees us as moving
forward in the war on terrorism. And if they don't see that, it doesn't make any difference
who's secretary of defense. The other part , though, in calling for the resignation of the
secretary of defense, think about that for a second because it's very important. The
president, in order to ask the secretary to resign, would essentially have to abrogate the
policy that took him to war in the first place, and not coincidentally as a subset, decide
that the transformation that SeeDef had been putting through the Defense Department
was also a failure. That's not a casual decision.
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From: CIV ,OASD-PA
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 17:40
To: Barber , Allison, CIV, OASD -PA
Subject: Re: Military Analysts
Thx. No . J did not see it-probably in my afis email. Will read and send you a followup in a bit.
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From: Barber, Allison Ms OSD PA
To: . CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Wed Apr 19 17:34:352006
Subject: RE: Military Analys ts
Yes . Send it.thanks .. .
Did you see dorrance's email about the daily product? What can I do to help you make that happen fast?
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Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 5:27 PM
To: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Military Analysts
We will do another sweep on Friday unless you 'd like one earlier.
May we send out the report sent you earlier to our regular distribution or just leave it as is? Thanks, and
my apologies for being late this morning. -
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Subject: Memo on SecDef/military analysts
Attachments: Military Analysts 4.19.06.doc
Allison,
Attached is the memo from yesterday's analysts' meeting with the Secretary.
Please let us know if you need anything else.
PAR
Military Analysts in Coverage Rega rding Their Meeting With The Secretary
April 18 -19
Summary
Retired Major General Donald W. Shepperd received the most airtime of the 15 attending
mi1it~ analysts, generating about 13 minutes of clips on CNN and Headline News on
the 1St • Shepperd was followed by:
» Robert Maginnis, who appeared on MSNBC for approximately three minutes
» Thomas Mcinerney, who appeared on Fox News for roughly three minutes
» Tom Wilkerson, who was on CNN's American Morning for about three minutes.
Wilkerson was also quoted in a front page New York Times article by David S.
Cloud
Generally speaking, all four of the analysts interviewed shared similar views on the
meeting. They agreed that:
» The Secretary was positive and not overly concerned with the generals' criticism
~ The Secretary and General Pace felt they had consulted with mi litary and other
experts frequently and sufficiently on war strategy/p lans
~ The focus of the meeting was not on the generals' criticism , but on the more
important topies at hand regarding Iraq - including forming a new government
and getting the right messages out to the American public
~ The meeting was productive, a chance to share ideas and the Secretary clearly
listened to the analysts
Don Shepperd provided the most insight on details discussed during the meeting,
followed by Torn Wilkerson, while Thomas McInerney focused specifically on the
Secretary's concern about setting up an Iraqi government. By comparison, Robert
Maginnis spoke less about meeting specifics, including Iraq, and more about the
generals' criticism of the Secretary.
Highlights
Jed Babbin
Frank B. Campbell
(Tim) J . Eads
J ohn Garrett
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Robert L. Maginnis
• Secretary was both "forthcoming ' and "energized"
• Secretary wondered "why these generals didn't, while they were on active duty,
push back and ask these questions that they're raising after retirement"
• General Pace primarily talked about transformation and its necessity
• Repeated General Pace 's point that troops on ground have not raised concerns
about the civilian leadership and feel that generals do represent their best interest
in Washington
• Pointed out that commanders have plenty of opportunities 10 express their
opinions
• In response to questions of ' being arrogant and dismissive" Maginnis reported
that the Secretary was a "tough cookie ," but a "reasoning man"
Jeff McCausland
Thomas McInerney
• The Secretary is "very concerned" that an Iraqi government is not yet formed , and
knows things will "fall into place" after this happens.
Chuck Nash
William L. Nash
Robert H. Scales. Jr.

Donald W. Shepperd
• The focus was on Iraq, and "things of concern" around the world - Afghanistan,
piracy in the Pacific, things in the Southern Command
• Little focus on the generals' controversy. However, although the Secretary and
General Pace were in good moods, the Secretary is "clearly distracted" by it. He
and General Pace are "puzzled" about where it's coming from , as they thought
they had been extremely "consultive" about strategy
• The analysts discussed the need to better communicate to the public about the
importance of the war, and a "forward strategy"
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• The analysts asked what are the next things coming up in terms of a milestone to
mark progress - the answer was clearly setting up an Iraqi government and
training Iraqi security forces
• General Pace reiterated the level of collaboration on war plans with the generals,
combatant commanders, General Franks and others, who all "made their inputs,
voiced their concerns...talked it out .. .we all had a hand in this"
• The Secretary and General Pace definitely see progress thus far in Iraq, and are
hopeful that a new government will be in place soon
• This was the 16th meeting between the Secretary and analysts, of which the
Secretary has attended all but one. The analysts also have regular teleconferences
with briefers for Iraq background and Q and A sessions
Wayne Simmons
Martin Stron S!
Tom Wilkerson
• To call this is a "firestorm' of criticism is an exaggeration. There are some 7-
8,000 retired Generals
• The criticism is at least a temporary distraction to the Secretary in that it takes
time away from prosecuting the war in Iraq and the global war on terror
• The crit icism misses the point because we are at a crucial stage in the change
needed to bring Iraq back to self-sufficiency; that's far more important than what
happened in the past to an individual
• The meeting was a good exchange of views, with tough ques tions asked
• The Secretary appeared energized at the meeting rather than chastened
• The Secretary and General Pace emphasized that the big event to watch for in Iraq
is the formation of the government there
Sources
Robert L. Maginnis
MSNBC: News L ive - April 19, 9:35:48 AM (approximately three minutes)

"I've been meeting with Mr . Rumsfeld for over four years prior to the beginning of the
war in Iraq. He 's a tough cookie. He 's a tough debate partner. He 's a tough person when
you ask a question. If you have your ducks in a row, then you can perhaps win or
persuade him. He's a reasoning person, a very bright person but if you don 't know what
you're talking about, he's going to push back and rightly so."
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Thomas McInerney
Rumsfeld Not Considering Resigning - Associated Press, Robert Burns - April 19

... Reprinted by six print outlets
... Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Mclnemey, who is a Fox News commentator, said
in an interview afterward that the calls from other retired generals for Rumsfeld to resign
came up only briefly. tlWe didn't waste the secretary's time with that," he said, adding that
he puts little stock in the criticisms because they come mostly from two-star generals who
were not senior enough in rank to work directly for Rumsfeld.
Fox News: Special Report with Brit Hume - Aired 4118/2006 6:08:46 PM, again on
4/1912006 12:08:46 AM (approximately three minutes)
(clip of Mcinerney in a Bret Baier report)
... LT. GEN. TOM MCINERNEY, US AIR FORCE RET.: He is very concerned that
it hasn't happened because he knows once we have a unity government, a lot of things
will fall in place , and they're not falling in place now because the Iraqi people who have
voted, 11 million voted, they've done their share, now it's up to the elected officials to do
theirs.
Donald Shepperd
Despite critics, he's staying put - Newsday, Apri119, P. A24

.. .Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd also said that it appeared Rumsfeld was
mindful of the growing controversy around his stewardship of the Pentagon. "The
secretary's clearly distracted by it, and worried about it," Shepperd said on CNN. '
Rumsfeld takes on his critics - The Dallas Morning News, c/o Knight Ridder - April 18
At the meeting of military analysts, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd, a military
analyst for CNN, said Rumsfeld didn't bring up the calls for his resignation by the retired
generals, but was "clearly distracted by it, and worried about it and concerned about it."
"He listened to a lot of things from the group," Shepperd said, explaining that the session
focused mainly on Iraq and what events might evolve there that would send encouraging
signals back home. Shepperd reported that Rumsfeld said the formation of a new Iraqi
government, stalled for months , would be such a new milestone.
CNN: Situation Room - April 18, 4:00 PM (approximately 3.5 minutes)

... MAJ. GEN. DON SHEPPERD, U.S. AIR FORCE (RET.): Everybody expected the
headlines out of this to be that the secretary says the following things and the focus of the
meeting was very little on that. It carne up from time to time, mainly from our own
questions, but basically the focus was on how the war in Iraq is going, how it would have
been different in the past if, and that type of thing . ..
We basically offered our ideas about the fact of, look, the message is not getting out. If
you say that we're doing well in the war, what is the message for the American people?
What is the next thing the American people are going to see in the way of an event they
can see some progress?
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And the answer was unanimous from both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and
also the secretary. It's the formation of the Iraqi government. That's the next important
event and from there, the continuing traini ng of the Iraqi forces. That's the message,
Wolf.
C N ~~ Paula Zahn ow, April 18, 8:17:14 PM (approximately 2 minutes)

... SHEPPERD: If I cou ld say one other thing about the session, I I honestly believe
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that the secretary and the chairman were both puzzled by this reaction from the generals.
They didn't expect it. The y don't know why. General Pace laid out all of the meetings that
-- that the various high-level generals responsible for the war plans attend ed.
They went back and forth , a series of 40, SO, 60 meetings, before they made decisions.
They went over all of that. So, I ~~ I think they were -- they were puzzl ed about this.
We didn't challenge him from the standpoint, but we did say, look, it is very clear, in the
American -- the eyes of the American people, that the impression is, this war is not going
well. Your -- your message is not getting out. What are you going to do to change the
message? What is the next visible thing that Americans are going to see that can give
them some confidence?
C Nts The Situation Room April 18, 5:00 PM (approximately 5.5 minutes)
• Note: This clip is a roundtable discussion with Shepperd and two other military
analysts
SHEPPERD: I thought the focus of our meeting would be on the generals controversy
calling for the resignati on. He was very upbeat, he was humorous . He appeared very
much as he did in the press conference. But he was very, very intense, Wolf, as he always
is.. .
They (the Secretary and General Pace) feel that there's progress. ot light at the end of
the tunnel. They think it's going to be a long, hard struggle in many places. But what they
said unanimously and immediately when we asked the question , what's the next big event
that's going to take place? They said the formation ofthe Iraqi government is the most
important. You can train all the Iraqi troops , but those troops have to be loyal to the
government in which the people have confidence. They see that as the next big event
before anything else can happen.
CNN Headline News 4/18/2006, 6:16:23 PM (approximately two minutes)

SHEPPERD: The headline out of the meetin g was not what you'd expect. I thought it
would be focused on the Generals' controversy, which did corne up, but the Secretary did
not seem embattled at all . He was affable, much like the Pentagon press conference that
took place ahead of time. He seemed mystified by all of this and so did General Pace, the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. They said there was plenty of consulta tion all along the
way, plenty of consultation with the Generals and they don't know where this is coming
from orwhy ...
This is the 16th meeting that Secretary Rumsfeld has invited analysts to. I've been at 12
of them. He's been in all about but one of those 12. We have regular teleconferences not
with the Secretary but with various briefers for back ground , giving us information on the
war and we get a chance to ask questions .
OSD 5
Public Affairs Research and Analys is
0Il001.
Tom Wilkerson
CNN American MorninK - April 19,8:35 AM (approximately three minutes)

And one of the things emphasized is the most important thing to come in Iraq is about the
formation of that government .. .
"Here's Donny" - New York Times - April 19, page 1

"He said it's a diversion, and that it's taken him away from the full-time focus on things
he needs to do," he said. Mr. Rumsfeld "was not chastened. If anything, he looked like he
was energized by it."
OSD 6
From: OSDPA
Sent: Monday, Apr il 17, 2006 13:35
To: Barber , Allison , CIV, OA$D-PA
Cc: Lawrence, Dallas, OASO-PA
Subject: RE:
absolutely. since you and i had just talked about it, i asked eric if he had talked to you ...and he said he'd send you an
ema il.
thanks
From: Barber. Allison Ms OSD PA

Sent: Mondav. APril 17,20061 :30 PM
To: OSD PA
Cc: Lawrence, Dallas,QASD-PA
SUbJect: FW:
Hi
Go ahead and invite him. On these issues.. when eric direct tasks you.. first ask him if he has mentioned it to me . then if
he hasn't , which is fine.. you need to let me know asap that he has given you direction. I try to lead in a way where people
can feel free to work directly with anyone on my staff ..but I need to be in the loop because I am the person held
accountab le for these issues .
Thanks
ab
From: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD

sent: Monday, April 17, 20061:18 PM
To: Barber, Allison, ClV, OASD-PA
C ..hi...,... r:v.J.

sent: Monday, April 17, 20061:18 PM
To: Barber, Allison, ClV, OASD-PA
Subject: FW:
just spoke to didn't realize jack isn't on the list. let's invite him as he is local and he has already been talking to the
media. thanks.
From: Oi Rita, Larry, av, OSD

sent: Monday, April 17,2006 1:08 PM
To: Ruff, Eric, SES, 050
Subject:
Make sure jack keane is invited to tomorrow. He is an ABC analyst.

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From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., aso

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 11 :58
Subject: RE: frank gaffney
That is fine wi h me. But could you guys call him, explain and make nice? He calls here directly all the time. Thanks.
Dr. Steven P. 8ucci

Staff Director
Immediate. Office of Sec:Def
-----Original Message----
From: Barber, Allison Ms OSD PA [mailto:Allison.Barber@
Sent: Monday, April!7, 2006 11:56 AM
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
Cc: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD
Subject: frank gaffney
Hi steve
I got yourmessage about frank Gaffney but I can't invite him tomorrow because he isn't a retired military analysts. He is in
our defense civilian expert outreach and was invited (but couldn't attend) to our outreach 2 monthsago. If we cherry pick
folks who aren't retired military analysts, we will need to cast a bigger net.
Please let me know if there is someone else I need to follow up on about this matter.
Thanks
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our defense civilian expert outreach and was invited (but couldn't attend) to our outreach 2 monthsago. If we cherry pick
folks who aren't retired military analysts, we will need to cast a bigger net.
Please let me know if there is someone else I need to follow up on about this matter.
Thanks
ab
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From : Capt. USMC, OASD·PA

Sent: Monday , April 17, 2006 11:52
To: Lawrence, Dallas , OASD-PA; OSD PA; Barber, Allison , CIV . OASO-PA; CIV.
OASD-PA
Cc: Richard , Joseph , Col OASD -PA; CIV, OASD -PA
Subject: RE: Read Ahead for 18 April SeeDef Meetings
Attachments: Capt. USMC, OASD-PAvcf
pis see below.thx .
Semper Fidelis.
Capta in
Military Assistant to the Ass istant Secretary
of Defense for Public Affa irs
1400 Defense Pentagon
Wash inoton . DC 20301-1400
From: CIV, OSD

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 11:43 AM
To: Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PAj Capt. USMC, OASD-PAj CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Read Ahead tor 18 April seeDef MeetIngs
From: CIV, OSD

To: Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PAj Capt. USMC, OASD-PAj CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Read Ahead tor 18 April seeDef MeetIngs
The Secretary is scheduled to attend the follow ing meetings on 18 Apri l:
3:00 - 3:15 PA Prep w/Eric Ruff

3:15 -4:00 Outreach w/MiIltary Analyst
Please deliver the read aheads to in room by 1300 Today (4/17).
THANK YOU
From: . Capt. USMC , OASD-PA
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 10:54
To: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Lawrence. Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Richard, Joseph , Col OASD-PA ; Ms OSD PA; CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: FW : Dr. Bucci called at 1045. Wants us to call Frank Gaffney at and invite him
to Mil Analyst gel together 16 Apr w/SecDef.
Attachments: Capt. USMC, OASD-PAvcf
Semper Fidelis.
Captain
Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Public Affairs
1400 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1400
b)(6)
From: T'Sgt, OASD-PA

To: capt. USMC, OASD-PA
Cc: SFC, OASD-PA; av, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA
SUbject: ~_~...~~=~~called at 1045. Wants us to call FrankGaffney at andinvite him to Mil Analyst get together 18 Apr
From: T'Sgt, OASD-PA

To: capt. USMC, OASD-PA
Cc: SFC, OASD-PA; av, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA
SUbject: Dr. Sucd called at 1045. Wants us to call FrankGaffney at andinvite him to Mil Analyst get together 18 Apr
w/SecDef.
TSgt, USAF
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
Public Affairs
From: CIV,OSD
To: CIV,OSD; . CIV, OSD-LA; YN1 ,OSO;
CIV,OSO; CIV_OASO-PA; CIV, QASD-PA;
Whitman. Brvan. SES. OASD-PA; CIV, OASD-PA; . . .
OSO; CTR, OSD-P&R: Barber. Allison, CIV. OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES,
OSO; Merritt, Roxie T. CAPT, OASO-PA; Capt. USMC, OASO-PA: Lawrence,
Dallas, OASO-PA; CIV, OASO-PA; Bucci. Steven. Dr.. OSO:
CIV. OASD-PA; Richard. Joseoh. Col OASD-PA: eIV .OSD :
LtCol, OSO; CIV, OSD; , CIV, 050;
CIV, OSO; OSO Protocol AOs
SUbJect: Two Outreach 18 April + 3 May)
Outreach for 18 April:
3:00pm-3:15 - PA Prep wID. Smith

3:15pm-4:00 - Outreach with Military Analysts - Room TBO
3 May
1:45pm-2:00 PA Prep wID. Smith
2:00pm-2:45 - Outreach w/Business Council - Room TBO
Thanks.
Message Page 1 of 1
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO

Sent: Monday , April 17. 2006 09:11
To: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES , OSD ; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
Cc: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: time tomorrow
We have it on for 3:15 · 4:30. That was what I was given by Dallas late on Friday . We are ho lding it. is fixing all the
calendars as we speak . Steve
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Office of seebef
···--Origlnal Message----
From: Barber, Allison Ms OSD PA [m ailto :Allison.Barber
sent: Monday, Aprll!7, 20069:04 AM
To: Ruff, Eric, 5E5, 050; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
CC: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
SUbject: tIme tomorrow
Hi
I don't see a time on secdef sched ule tomo rrow for the analysts outreach. Can you tell me the windows of opportunity?
Tha nks
ab
Hi
I don't see a time on secdef sched ule tomo rrow for the analysts outreach. Can you tell me the windows of opportunity?
Tha nks
ab
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To; Barber, Allison, crv. OASD -PA; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD
Subject: rsvp's for tomorrow
Confirmed Retired Military Analysts:

Mr. Jed Babbin (USAF, JAG) .
Dr. James Jay Carafano (LTC, USA , Retired)
Colonel (Tim) J. Eads (USA , Retired)
General Ronald Fogelman (USAF, Retired) (flying in)
Colonel John Garrett (USMC, Retired)
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA, Retired) (flying in}
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA , Retired)
Captain Chuck Nash (USN, Retired)
General William L. Nash (USA, Retired)
Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr. (USA, Retired)
Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired) (flying in)
Mr. Wayne Simmons (USN, CIA, Retired)
Captain Martin L. Strong (USN, Retired)
General Tom Wilkerson (USMC, Retired)
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From: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA

To: Barber, Allison, CIY, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: secdef
Attach ments: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA.vd
getting a copy now ma'am .
Semper Fjnp.li~
Captain .
Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Public Affairs
1400 Defense Pentagon .
Washinaton. DC 20301-1400
From: Barber, Allison Ms OSD PA

sent: Mondav. April 17, 20068: 18 AM
To: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA
Subject: seedef
Hi
Do you have the week schedule for seedef? Need to review tomorrow for analysts mtg..
To: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA
Subject: seedef
Hi
Do you have the week schedule for seedef? Need to review tomorrow for analysts mtg..
ab
From: . . AFIS-HQ/PIA
Sent: Monday, April 17, 200606:24
To: Smith , Dorrance , HON , OASO-PA
Cc: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO; Wilkie, Robert, CIV, OSO-LA; Rangel, Robert S. CIV, OSO; Whitman.
Bryan, SES, OASO-PA; Thorp , Frank, RDML. OASD-PA; Barber. Allison , CIV. OASD-PA; Di
Rita, Larry; Richard, Joseph , Col OASD-PA; Capt. USMC. OASD-PA; Earl,
Robert, CIV, OSD
Subject: Rapid Reaction Report
Attachments: Rapid Reaction Report for April 17.doc
Rapid Reaction
Reportfor Aprl...
The most pertinent items about "the Pentagon memo" to military analysts are already in the Early Bird and
Dialog, including yesterday's p.I NYT article.
Of note also is the David Brooks column yesterday
- "The Good Fight, Done Badly " (#38 in Sunday's Bird) calling for the Secretary to resign .
Newsweek has an Evan Thomas/John Barry column today "Anatomy Of A Revolt; What made a chorus of ex-
generals call for the SeeDefs head? The war over the war-and how Rumsfeld is reacting ." I have attached the
text for your situational awareness. Mr. DiRita - you are quoted in that article.
text tor your siruauonar awareness. Mr. UI.Kna - you are qUOlCO in m at aru cie .
Rapid Reaction Report General Franks, the overall invasion
Aprill7,2007 commander? "You'll have to ask Franks," said
Shinseki, who indicated that he had talked
Newsweek- April 24, 2006 long enough. "I walked away from all this two
Anatomy 0/A Revolt; What made a chorus and a half years ago," he said.
ofex-generals callfor the SecDej's head? The former four-star general appeared to be
The war overthe war--and how Rumsfeld is tom between his strong sense of duty and an
reacting. By Evan Thomas and John Barry uneasy conscience. The moral dilemma is as
Gen. Eric Shinseki, former chief of staff of old as the republic. When does a military
the Army, says he is "at peace." But reached officer stand up to-and push back against-
last week, he didn' t sound all that peaceful. In his civilian masters? And when does he just
the winter of2003 , alone among the top brass, salute and say, "Can do, sir "?
Shinseki had warned Congress that occupying It's a question of enormous consequence for a
Iraq would require "several hundred thousand democracy with the world's most powerful
troops." Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld military. The balance between the civilian and
and his deputy, Paul Wolfowitz, had rewarded military is precarious. The model may be
Shinseki for his honesty by publicly Lincoln, firing his commanders until he found
castigating and shunning him. one (Ulysses S. Grant) who would fight. But
Last fall, Shinseki went to the 40th reunion of the modem reality is messier. It is generall y
the class of'65 at West Point. It has been forgotten tha t Franklin Roosevelt rejected the
reported that his classmates were wearing recommendation of his sainted Army Chief of
caps emblazoned RIC WAS RIGHT. Last Staff Gen. George C. Marshall to invade
week NEWSWEEK e-mailed Shinseki to ask Europe in I 942-which would have been a
about the reports. Shinseki called back to say fiasco . Harry Truman was widely vilified
he had heard "rumors" about the caps. But, for-wisely-recalling the great Gen.
NEWSWEEK asked , wasn't he the re? "Well," Douglas A. MacArthur when MacArthur
he replied, "I saw a cap. " wanted to widen the Korean War by attacking
Shinseki, who has retired to Hawaii was China. On the other hand, Lyndon Johnson
clearly uncomfortable with the role of martyr. overreached when he stayed up at night
He had no desire to join the chorus of retired pick ing bombing targets during the Vietnam
generals calling for Rumsfeld's resignation. War. In 1997, Army Gen. Hugh Shelton, then
He was circumspect about criticizing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assigned
Rumsfeld at all, but he seemed to be the top brass to read "Dereliction of Duty," a
struggling to disguise his feelings. He classic study accusing Vietnam-era generals
pointedly said that the "person who should of failing to stand up to their civilian bosses .
decide on the number of troops [to invade Somehow, the lesson did not sink in. Before
Iraq] is the combatant commander"-Gen. the Iraq invasion, the senior military did not
Tommy Franks, and not Rumsfeld. force a discussion of what to do after the war
Some critics have argu ed that Shinseki should was won . Rumsfeld was obsessed with the
have banged on the table, pushed harder to plan of attack, but not the aftermath. The
stop Rumsfeld from going into Iraq with too consequences are by now a familiar litany:
few troops . How does Shinseki respond? Rumsfeld demanded a swift, lean force that
"Probably that's fair. Not my style," said the worked superbly to depose Saddam
old soldier, who nearly lost a foot in combat Hussein-but was woefully inadequate to
in Vietnam . There was, he added cryptically, take over the more onerous task of securing
"a Jot of turmoil" at the Pentagon in the lead- and rebuilding Iraq . Only now are the retired
up to the war . Was that Rumsfeld's fau lt? generals coming forth to complain of
"Partly," said Shinseki. Did Rumsfeld bully
Rumsfeld's bullying and demanding his transformation of the hidebound, heavy-laden,
resignation. slow-moving Army. Rumsfeld disdains
The Revolt of the Retired Generals has "nation-building" and blithely counts on the
created considerable discomfort in the E-Ring Iraqis to rebuild their own country. But right
of the Pentagon and at the White House. after the invasion he signed off on orders by
President George W. Bush felt compelled last the American proconsul, Paul Bremer, to
week to issue a written statement expressing disband the Iraqi Army and fire most of the
his "full support" for the SecDef. For now, top civil servants-leaving the country
Bush has no intention of firing Rumsfeld. "He vulnerable to chaos and a growing
likes him," says a close friend of the insurgency.
president's, who requested anonymity in The publication of "Cobra II," plus talk-show
discussing such a sensitive matter. "He's not comments from Zinni, the former chief of
blind. He knows Rumsfeld sticks his foot in CENTCOM who was promoting his own
it." Adds a senior Bush aide, who declined to book, "The Battle for Peace," appear to have
be named discussing the president's encouraged retired generals to attack
sentiments: "I haven't seen any evidence that Rumsfeld in pub lic. "There was a lot of pent-
the ir personal rapport is at all diminishing. up agony," says Trainor. "The darn broke. "
They see each other often and talk often. " One of the most powerful ind ictments came
Rumsfeld says he has twice offered his from Marine Lt. Gen . Gregory Newbold, who
resignation to Bush, who has declined it. was chief of operations for the Joint Staff
The old generals can be quite biting about during the early planning of the Iraq invasion.
Rumsfeld; retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni Writing in Time magazine, Newbold
wrote an op-ed calling the secretary of declared, "I now regret that I did not more
Defense "incompetent strategically, openly challenge those who were determined
operationally, and tactically." But their to invade a country whose actions were
criticisms are probably best understood as peripheral to the real threat-AI Qaeda."
"the first salvos in the war over 'Who Lost Actually, it was not the job of a uniformed
Iraq'," says Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. officer, even a high-ranking one like
Army colonel whose book "Breaking the Newbold, to challenge the president's decision
Phalanx" was influential in inspiring the to invade Iraq . That's a political judgment: it's
military's blitzkrieg assault on Baghdad. "Yes, up to the president and Congress to decide
Rumsfeld should go," says Macgregor. "But a whom to fight. The military's job is to win the
lot of the generals should be fired, too. They figh t.
share the blame for the mess we are in." Still, Newbold has a point when he writes that
Rums feld is the chief villain of a very the decision "was done with a casualness and
influential new book, "Cobra II," by retired swagger that are the special province of those
Marine Corps Gen . Bernard Trainor and New who have never had to execute these
York Times reporter Michael Gordon. In their missions-or bury the results." The rea l
detailed, thorough accounting of the invasion responsibility for Iraq, of course, lies with
and occupation of Iraq, Rumsfeld is shown President Bush. Together with Vice President
badgering the reluctant but mostly quiescent Dick Cheney (draft-deferred in Vietnam) and
generals into attacking with as few troops as Rumsfeld (Navy j et pilot who did not see
possible. Despite all the talk of the war's combat), Bush (Texas National Guard pilot)
being hatched by a neoconservative cabal, seemed determined to brush past or roll over
Rums feld himself appears indi fferent to . the cautious national-security bureaucracy.
ideology; he was profoundly suspicious of the Bush made little or no effort to prod his
notion that America could bring democracy to national-security staff to ask tough questions)
Iraq. Rather, he focused on forcing a such as how the Sunnis and Shiites would
....,.
bury centuries of resentment when Saddarn you walk in to him, you've got to be prepared ,
was gone. (Bush has said he listens to the you've got to know what you're talking
generals, but it does not appear he heard any about," says Marine Gen . Mike DeLong,
words of caution.) The get-tough trio deputy CE Te OM commander from 2000 to
essentially cut out Gen. Colin Powell , the 2003 . "If you don 't. you are summarily
secretary of State and former chairman of the dismissed. But that's the way it is, and he's
Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was regarded as too effective. "
squishy, too much a creature of the go-slow Other officers, particularly those with less
bureaucracy . exposure, just find Rumsfeld to be an
Powell has come in for some criticism for not impatient meddler who jumps around, nosing
trying harder to slow the Bush j uggernaut into into subjects he knows nothing about and
Iraq. And the various generals have taken should leave to the professionals. Rumsfeld
talk-show grief for not speaking out until their himself seems impervious to criticism. Last
pensions were safely vested in retirement. But week, at a Pentago n news conference,
it i important to understand the military confronted by reporters quoting from
culture to apprecia te why more soldiers do not embittered retired generals, he dismissively
cross their civilian bosses . It is true enough shot back, "There's nothing wrong with
that "political generals" get ahead by never people having opinions ... you ought to expect
roc ing the boat. And it is fair to say that that. It's historic. It's always been the case,
Rumsfeld's shabby treatment of Shinseki-the and I see nothing really very new or
secretary did not bother to attend the surprising about it."
retirement ceremony of the Army chief of But in fact, Rumsfeld is bothered by the furor.
staff, whose replacement was leaked 14 "He 's concerned about the impact on the
months before his term was up--had a institution, " says Lawrence DiRita,
chilling effect on other officers. Rumsfeld's counselor. The controversy,
But it is unlike ly that senior military officers DiRita says, can "make generals clam up
go 0 sleep at night thinking that if only they around civilians, and civilians wonder, 'Is
kowtow a little more they will win that next this the next general who is going to leak to
star on their shoulder. They are far more The New York Times?' " Rumsfeld worries
likely to believe that their duty is to do the that the whole con cept 0/ civilian control is
best they can with what they've got: the "turned on its head" by the revolt ofthe
military culture breeds a "can do" attitude in generals. "Conceptually, institutionally, that
its most successful officers. They are acutely a handful of disgruntled generals could
conscious that squabbling at the top can be a determine who will lead th e Department of
morale-crusher for troops who must risk their Defense-s-that 's not the way it's supposed to
lives in battle. work, " says DiRita.
Rumsfeld's persona and management style are As a practical matter, the rebellion may
grating to many butto ned-up, by-the-book secure Rumsfeld's job." 0 president is going
officers. He constantly asks questions, often to be bullied by a bunch of retired general
with sarcasm and in-your-face one- officers into firing a secretary of Defense,"
upmanship . Briefing the secretary can be an says Tho mas Donnelly, the editor of Armed
intimidating exercise. Rumsfeld has been Forces Journa l. Of cou rse, by defending
known to get so hung up on a single slide, Rumsfeld, the president has "moved into the
peppering some hapless colonel or general target area," notes General Trainor. "Now the
with antagonistic queries, that the briefer Democrats .can say, 'Look, the president's
never gets a chance to finish his tidy, orderly defending an incompetent'."
presentation. Some soldiers like the macho Rumsfeld is not the sort to fall on his sword,
give-and-take, or at least get used to it. "When at least willingly. He liked being teased as
0Il00>2
"Matinee Idol" by President Bush after he
held forth so confidently (and, to many
Americans, reass uringly) about "killing the
enemy" in the traumatic months after 9/11 . He
has only retirement to look forward to, a
boring prospect for a vigorou s 73-year-old.
His advisers do not expect him to quit any
time soon. For many months, on a shelf
behind DiRita 's desk in his old Pentagon
office, stood a Rumsfeld doll that ",as soLd in
PXes on military bases after the war in
Afghanistan. Pull a string on the backside
and a mechanical version oj Rumsfeld's rich
voice intones, "I don't do diplomacy. "
DiRita attached a slip ojpaper near the
doll 's mouth with his boss 's mantra. It reads
faster. DiRita's not sure what happened to
the doll. But his boss, Ire says, is still
charging forward, trying to change an
institution that sometimes resists change. In
the weeks ahead, he is sure to meet more
resistance from old soldiers who think he is
not so much a change agent as a wrecking
ball.
With Michael Hastings, Richard Wolffe,
Holly Bailey and Dan Ephron
From: Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, OSO
Sent: Sunday , Apr il 16, 2006 19:52
To: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD; Barber, Allison , CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Fw: Sorry really...to bother u again
We shoiuld have the data of how often sd meets with analysts readily avail and will need to be ready for this
kind of challenge tomorrow.
Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From : Starr, Barbara <Barbara.Starr@
To: larry.dirita@ <Iarry.dirita@
Sent: Sun Apr 16 19:34:48 2006
Subject: Re: Sorry really...to bother u again
Ok if you can just let me know when you get in tomorrow cnn seems to think it rare. We weren't sure and of
course we would like coverage of the meeting ...at least a pool spray...since it was arranged just on fri clearly a
bit different Last missive of the nite I swear
Barbara Starr
Pentagon Correspondent
-----Original Message-v-i-
B l1fDi:l.d i':'PaiT T _ ... - ,.,n .
-----Original Message-v-i-
From: Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, OSO
To: Starr, Barbara
Sent: Sun Apr 16 19:32:132006
Subject: Re: Sorry really...to bother u again
We can get that, but I'd guess within past 6-10 weeks or so. It is something we try to keep a rhythm on
From : Starr, Barbara <Barbara.Starr@
To : Di Rita, Larry, crv, OSD <larry.dirita@
Sent: Sun Apr 16 18:12:31 2006
Subject: Sorry really...to bother u again
When was the last time secdef met in pewrson with analysts?
Barbara Starr
Sent: Saturday. April 15, 200611:13
To: Barber, Allison. CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Re : Need to chat thjis morning
The reporters name is mark mazzetti and his number is Its regarding our analyst outreach. When
you get a second ill be on my cell on a bike ride and can fill you in. I also left eric a voicemail but he's golfing.
-----Original Message·---·
Sent: Sat Apr 15 11:03: 18 2006
Subject: Re: Need to chat thjis morning
Hi
What number are you at?
Sent: Sat Apr 15 10:36:56 2006
Subject: Need to chat thjis morning
Regarding a nyt reporter that called me.

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Sent: Sat Apr 15 10:36:56 2006

Subject: Need to chat thjis morning
Regarding a nyt reporter that called me.

From: Lawrence , Dallas, OA$D-PA
Sent: Friday, April 14, 200622:18
To: Barber, Allison , CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Fw: mil analysts
Did I miss something? I thought he said we had secdefblocked from 230 to 4? Not that 230 to 4 was blocked
out. I'm not really clear here what he means . Do we have seedef from 315 to 4 or no?
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
To : Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES , OSD; Barber, Allison, CIV , OASD-PA
CC : Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Whitman, Bryan, SES , OASD-PA
Sent: Fri Apr 14 17:52:582006
Subject: Re: mil analysts
As I said earlier, he is blocked from 2:30 to 4:00. Dr. B
From: Lawrence , Dallas, OASD-PA <Dallas.Lawrence@
To : Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD <Steven.Bucci@ ; Ruff, Eric, SES , OSD <Eric.Ruff@ Barber,
Allison, CIV, OASD-PA <Allison.Barber@
CC : Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA <Dorrance.Smith@ -; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD
<Iarry.dirita@ Whitman , Bryan, SES, OASD-PA <Bryan.Whitman@
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To : Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD <Steven.Bucci@ ; Ruff, Eric, SES , OSD <Eric.Ruff@ Barber,
Allison, CIV, OASD-PA <Allison.Barber@
CC: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA <Dorrance.Smith@ .; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD
<larry.dirita@ Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA <Bryan.Whitman@
Sent: Fri Apr 14 17:02:472006
We have the chairman tent from 245 to 315. Ifwe could lock the secdeffrom 315 to 4 that would be great.
Thanks folks. We have 12 rsvps as of 5pm .
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To: Lawrence, Oallas, OASD-PA; Bucc i, Steven, Dr., OSO; Stavrid is, James, VAOM, OSD ; Barber, Allison , ctv, OASD-
PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance , HON, OASD-PA; Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Rangel , Robert S, civ, OSD ; VVhitman, Bryan, SES,
OASO-PA
Subject: RE: Update on Analysts
thanks for wor king this with the effort you're undertaking, dallas .
From: Lawrence, Dallas, OASO-PA

sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 2:44 PM
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO; Stavridis, James, VAOM, 050; Ruff, ErIc, 5E5, 050; Barber, Allison, av, OA5D-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASO-PAi Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, 050; Rangel, Robert S, OV, 050; Whitman, Bryan, SE5,OASD-PA
SUbject: Update on Analysts
FYI folks,
I've just learned from two of our analysts, MG Vallely and LTG Mcinerny , that they will be writing an opled for the WSJ for Monday
addressing the current comments being made by a few retired Generals . Jed Babbin , another of our analysts will be on Fox at
4pm today to address the issue as well . He asked for the total number of active duty GO's, which I prov ided (881). As he
mentioned, the NVTs six represent roughly 1/2 of 1% of the current active duty GO force .
Invite to the Analysts was sent out at 140 pm today for our regular series of SECOEF outreach events for next Tuesday
afternoon . RSVP's to date include:
4pm today to address the issue as well . He asked tor the total number of active dUty GO'S, wrucn I provmec (661). AS ne
mentioned, the NVTs six represent roughly 1/2 of 1% of the current active duty GO force .
Invite to the Analysts was sent out at 140 pm today for our regular series of SECOEF outreach events for next Tuesday
afternoon . RSVP's to date include:
MG Bob Scales (FOX)

LTG Tom Mcinerny (FOX)
MG Don Shepard (CNN)
COL John Garrett (FOX and others)
Jed Babbin (FOX and syndicated radio regular substitute host for Hugh Hewitt and Laura Ingram)
Dr. James Jay Carafano (Senior Fellow at Heritage)
I ant icipate we will have a very good group of folks in for the meet ing. We are now coordinating with MNFI for a VTC briefing with
General Dempsey and we are working with the Chairman 's office for Genera l Pace to brief the group prior to the SECOEF.
1 hope all have a great Easter weekend .
dl
Dallas B. Lawrence
D irector, O Hi .(. ofCom m un ir y R elarious & P ubl ic L iai so n
U n i l.l ·~l. t a t es D epart ment o f D C'fe llsr.
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Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 16:31
To: Barber, Allison , CIV, OASD·PA
SubJect: RE: are you reachable?
Yes I was a bit nervous about sending out that last email to the analysts with the general officer numbers as the
directi ve came from a chat I had with adm stavridis and dr bucci. They amt really in the "pa chain of
command" and before I released numbers no one in press ops had I wanted some top cover (even though bucci
said it was good to go). I was able to reach eric and had him give me approval over the phone.
Funny thing is I sent it to michele davis and brian mccormack as well and she emailed back "gosh I have been
asking for this number all day !"
Why in the world we didn't release this number (and still havnt) is a mystery to me .
Anyhow, babbin was just on, he was great, and mcinerny was on earlier and he was incredible.
Vallely is going to use the numbers in their wsj opted.
We now have 10 confirmed for next week with secdef.
1m leaving shortly.
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From : Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, April 14,20064:25 PM
rrn ieavmg snorny" _ . -- - .
----Original Me~~age.--
To : Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Subject: Re: are you reachable?
Sorry I missed your call. Everything ok?
----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD·PA
Sent: FriApr 1415 :12:262006
Subject: are you reachable?
i have a quick question

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From: CIV. OASD-PA

To: Barber, Allison, CIV. OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Subject: mil analysts roundtable
Here is who we haveso far:

Mr. Jed Babbin (USAF, JAG)
Dr. James Jay Carafano (L TC, USA, Retired)
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA, Retired)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA, Retired)
General William L. Nash (USA, Retired)
Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr. (USA, Retired)
Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired)
Captain Martin L. Strong (USN, Retired)
I'm sure more will respond over the weekend and then I can make calls on Monday.
Thanks
Sent: Friday , April 14, 2006 14:49
To: Barber, Allison , CIV. OASD-PA
Subject: RE: Update on Analysts
I appreciate it. I know rangall still has no idea who I am and dorrance I cant get a read at all that dorrance has
any clue what our office does .
I hope jed uses my line "less than 1/2 of 1%"
He called me an evil genious for that one . (my right pinky finger is now headed towards my lip ala dr evil...
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Subject: Re: Update on Analysts
Great work, dallas.
I wanted everyone to see what you can pull off. Way to go Ab
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From : Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
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From: Lawrence, Dallas , OASD-PA

To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD ; Stavridis, James , VADM, OSD; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD ; Barber, Allison, CIV,
OASD-PA
CC : Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSD; Whitman,
Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Sent: Fri Apr 14 14:44:242006
Subject: Update on Analysts
FYI folks,
I've just learned from two of our analysts, MG Vallely and LTG Mcinerny, that they will be writing an opled for
the WSJ for Monday addressing the current comments being made by a few retired Generals. Jed Babbin,
another of our analysts will be on Fox at 4pm today to address the issue as well. He asked for the total number
of active duty GO's, which I provided (88 I) . As he mentioned, the NYTs six represent roughly 1/2 of 1% of the
current active duty GO force .
Invite to the Analysts was sent out at 140 pm today for our regular series of SECDEF outreach events for next
Tuesday afternoon. RSVP 's to date include:
MG Bob Scales (FOX)

LTG Tom Mcinerny (FOX)
MG Don Shepard (CNN)
COL John Garrett (FOX and others)
- • _ ...... .. .. 1
Carafano(Senior Fellow at Heritage)
I anticipate we will have a very good group of folks in for the meeting. We are now coordinating with MNFI for
a VTC briefingwith General Dempsey and we are working with the Chairman's office for General Pace to brief
the group prior to the SECDEF.
I hope all have a great Easter weekend.
dl
Dallas B. Lawrence
Director,Office of Community Relations & Public Liaison
United States Departmentof Defense

To: Barber . Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
SUbJect: FW : SECDEF OUTREACH
Great work on tom allison!
From: Paul Vallely {mailto:paulvallely@
Sent: Friday, April 14,2006 1:51 PM
Subject: RE: SECDEF OUTREACH
Thanks I am at home in Montana and will not be in DC. Tom McInerney will represent me. WSJ just called
Tom and me to do an OpEd for the Monday on the "The Generals" that are speaking out against the SECDEF.
Starting to write it now.
Fox News Channel

Paul E Vallely
Military Analyst
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From: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA [mailto:Dallas.Lawrence@
Sent: Friday, April 14,2006 11:43 AM
Cc : OSDPA
Subject: SECDEF OUTREACH
Happy Good Friday folks, I hope this email finds everyone well.
I know many of you have been asking for our team to schedule the next SECDEF outreach event sooner rather
than later, and due to the Secretary's cancellation of a foreign trip next week, some time has just opened up on
his schedule. The SECDEF would like to invite you all to the Pentagon next Tuesday, April 18th for a
roundtable discussion and briefing on current operations.
The exact time of the briefings is still being worked out and will be forwarded Monday morning, however, we
anticipate a start time of no earlier than 12 Noon and an end time no later than 4pm.
Please email .cc'd with this note, today if possible but no later than Monday
morning , on your availability to attend this outreach event with the Secretary.
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter Weekend and I look forward to seeing you next week at the Pentagon.
All the best,
dl
Dallas B. Lawrence
Director, Office of Community Relations & Public Liaison
United States Department of Defense

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To: Berber, Allison, civ, OASD-PA
Subject: fyi
just let me know that a number of our analysts have asked for an outreach roundtable, allard, nash, etc. so we have a good
reaosn to say "because so many of you have asked, and beavuse his oconus trip was canneled we had a date come up..."
From: Stavridls, James, VADM, OSD
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., 05D; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA ; Smith , Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA;
Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO; Whitman, Bryan, 5ES, OASD-PA; Rangel, Robert 5 , CIV, OSD
Subject: RE: mil analysts
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
I'd think we would want to stay with Tuesday for impact on the current story.
-----Original Message-- m
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD

To: Barber, Allison, crv, OASD-PA; Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD; Whitman,
Bryan, SES, OASD-PA; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSD; Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD
There really is not a time as good as the Tuesday one. Wed is 0945-1045 (this one is sandwiched), or
1600-1645. Also, I think the Boss wants it early. Please give me the pros/cons and info all so they can give
direction. Steve
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Office of SecDef
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Staff Director
-----Original Message-v-«
From: Barber, Allison, Clv, OASD-PA [mailto:Allison.Barber@
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 12:24 PM
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
Thanks steve. Things are nutty so I appreciate you clearing things up.
Before spending the NSC bullet-Is there a time on wed instead? That would give our big guys on the west
coast a little more time to buy the ticket and get here.
Ab
From: Bucci, Sleven, Dr., OSD
To: Barber, Allison, Clv , OASD-PA; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD
Sent: Fri Apr 14 12:19:122006
expending a silver bullit with the NSC by stiffing them on their meeting, I just wanted to make sure it is worth
it.
Yes, you have authority to make it so. Again, I apologize. Steve
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Office of SeeDef
From: Barber, Allison, OASD(PA) [mailto:allison.barber@
To: Bucci, Steven
that is why i need to know if this is good to go so we can start calling right now to lock in the time.
i know my business, steve.
ab
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD [mailto:Steven.Bueci@
To: Barber, Allison, CIY, OASD-PA; Bucci, Steven, Dr., 080; Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD; Ruff, Eric,
SES, OSO; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith. Dorrance. HaN. OASD-PA; Oi Rita. Larrv, CIV. OSD: Rangel, Robert S, CIV. OSD; Whitman,
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD [mailto:Steven.Bucci@
To: Barber, Allison, CIY, OASD-PA; Bucci, Steven, Dr., 080; Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD; Ruff, Eric,
SES, OSO; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HaN, OASD-PA; Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSD; Whitman,
Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Allison,
The key is to ensure we don't end up with second tier folks. Steve
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
-----Original Message m n
From: Barber, Allison, OASD(PA) [mailto:allison.barber@

To: Bucci, Steven; Stavridis, James G: Ruff, Eric; Lawrence, Dallas
Cc: Smith, Dorrance; DiRita, Larry; Rangel, Robert S; Whitman, Bryan
we can make anvthinz happen. yes. if this is now aooroved. we will send out the invites asap for tuesday
afternoon.
ab
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From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD [mailto:Steven.Bucci@

Sent: Friday, April 14,2006 II :59 AM
To: Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD; Barber, Allison, crv, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, CIY, OSO; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSD; Whitman,
Bryan, SES, OASO-PA
PA Staff, Can you make this happen if I free up the time?
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Office of Seclzef
-----Original Message- ----

From: Stavridis, James, YADM, OSO
Sent : Friday, April 14, 2006 11:57 AM
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO ; Barber, Allison, Cry, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
OASD-PA
cc. Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, CIY, OSO; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSO; Whitman,
Bryan , SES, OASD-PA
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD; Ruff, Eric, SES, 080; Barber, Allison, Cry, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
OASD-PA
cc. Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, CIY, OSO; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSO; Whitman,
Bryan , SES, OASD-PA
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
I vote do it. Robert?
From : Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO

Sent: Friday, April 14,2006 11 :56 AM
To: Ruff, Eric, SES, 080; Barber, Allison, CIY, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASO-PA
ce. Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD; m Rita , Larry, CIY, 08D; Bucci,
Steven , Dr., OSO; Rangel, Robert S, crv, OSO; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Monday and Tuesday were filled about 60 min after the Boss killed the trip. That being said, we have some
options. I recommed we pre-emptively pass the PC on Tuesday (we still don't have a subject). This would free
up a 90 min block on Tuesday afternoon (2:30-4:00). This gives you time to gather a good group, do your other
briefs / activities, and wrap up with the Boss. Guidance?
Dr. Steven P. Bucci
Staff Director
Immediate Office of SecOef
-----Original Message -----

From: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO [mailto:Eric.Ruff@
Sent: Friday, April 14.2006 II :08 AM
To: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Lawrence , Dallas, OASD-PA
ce. Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Stavridis, James, VAOM, OSO; Oi Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Bucci,
Steven, Dr., OSD; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSO ; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Subject: mil analysts
the sd wants to put a program together for the military analysts early next week, and given the canx of the
mexico trip, hopefully this should be easy rather than hard. we should plan to bring the analysts to the building.
let's look at something like the following:
train and equip of the isf - ideally dempsey can call in as we have done before;
update on army transformation - gen schoomacher
u.s. military involvement in national security decision making - gen pace
q & a with the secdef
thanks
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From: Lawrence. Dallas , OASD-PA

Sent Friday. April 14, 2006 12:12
To: Barber, Alliso n, CIV. OASD-PA
are you kidding me? can we push back a bit? im afraid that if i rush out an invite on friday afternoon for an event on tuesday it will
look a bit desperate in lite of all of the news today . Id much rather send out a "save the date possible next week regularly
scheduled roundtable" and then do it next wednesday or thursday.
obv iously we can make anything happe n
From: Barber, Allison, elV, OASD-PA

sent:Friday, April 14, 2006 12:00 PM
To: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO; Stavridls, James, VADM, OSO; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, crv,
OSO; Rangel, Robert 5, crv,
050; Wh itman, Bryan, SES, OASO-PA
SUbject: RE : mil analysts
we can make anything happen . yes . if this is now approved. we will send out the invites asap for tuesday afternoon.
ab
"'--Original Message--'"
From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD [mailto:Steven .Bucci@
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 11:59 AM
To: Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD; Ruff, Eric, SES, 050; Barber, Allison, OV, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
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From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD [ mailto :Steven.Bucci@
To: Stavridis, James, VADM, OSO; Ruff, Eric, SES, 050; Barber, Allison, OV, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASo -PA; 01 Rita, Larry, av, 050; Rangel, Robert 5, av, 050; Wh itman, Bryan, SES, OASD-
PA
PA Staff, Can you make this happen if I free up the time?
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Office of Sec:Def
-- - Original Message-----
From: Stavridis, James, VADM, OSD
sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 11:57 AM
To: Bucci, Steven, or., 050; Ruff, Eric, SES, 050; Barber, Allison, crv,
OASo-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASo-PA; oi Rita, Larry, ctv, OSO; Rangel, Robert S, ctv, 050; Whitman, Bryan, SES,
OASD-PA
C~ss;fication:UNCLASSIRED
I vote do it. Robert?

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sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 11:56 AM

To: Ruff, Eric, SE5, 050; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HOO, OASD-PA; Stavrid is, James, VADM, 050; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSDi BUCCi, Steven, or.,
050; Rangel, Robert 5, CIV, 050; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
SUbject: RE: mil analysts
Monday and Tuesday were filled about 60 min afte r the Boss killed the trip. That being said, we have some options.
I recommed we pre-emptively pass the PC on Tuesday (we still don't have a SUbject). This would free up a 90 min
block on Tuesday afternoon (2:30-4:00). Th is gives.you time to gather a good group. do your other briefs I activities,
and wrap up with the Boss . Guidance?
Dr. Steven P. Bucci

Staff Director
Immediate Offi~e of SecDef
From: Ruff, Eric, SES, 050 [mailto:Erlc.Ruff@
To: Barber, Allison, av, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASO-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASO-PA; Stavridis, James, VAOM, OSD; Di Rita, Larry, CIV, OSD; Bucci, Steven,
Dr., OSDi Rangel, Robert 5, CIV, OSDi Whitman , Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
the sd wants to put a program together for the military ana lysts early next wee k. and given the canx of the
mexico trip. hopefull y this should be easy rather than hard. we should plan to bring the analysts to the
building.
let's look at somethIng like the following:
train and equ ip of the isf - ideally dempsey can call in as we have done before;
mexico m p, nopenmy trus snOUJO De eas y ramer m an narc . we snouic plan lO Dring me an aiysts (0 me
building.
let's look at someth ing like the following :
train and equ ip of the isf - ideally dempsey can call in as we have done before ;
q & a w ith the secdef
thanks
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To: Barber, Allison, elV, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA
Cc: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASO-PA; Slavridis , James, VAOM, OSD; Di Rita, Larry, civ, OSD; Bucci, Steven, Dr.,
OSD; Rangel, Robert S, CIV, OSO; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OA$O·PA
the sd wants to put a program together for the military analysts early next week, and given the canx of the mexico trip, hopefully
this should be easy rather than hard. we should plan to bring the analysts to the building.
let's look at something like the following :
train and equip of the isf - ideally dempsey can call in as we have done before ;
q & a with the secdef
thanks
From: . . CIV, OASD -PA
To: Barber, Allison Ms OSD PA; Hicks , Gregory, CDR , OASD-PA
Cc: Ruff , Eric, SES, OSD; Lawrence, Dallas. OASD-PA
Subject: mil analysts call
Attachments: Agenda .doc ; Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Picture ; Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Picture
here are the agenda and rsvp's for today's call.

thanks
Agenda.doc (55 KB)
As of Apri112 - 1:30 p.m.
Conference Call
Retired~nalvsts
Conference Call
Retired Military Analysts
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,2006 TIME: 3:00 - 3:30 p.m,
AGENDA
3:00 p.m, Welcome and Introduction (GUIDELINES)
• Community Relations and Public Liaison
3:01 p.m. Update on Joint Intelligence Operations Centers
• Lieutenant General Boykin
3:15 p.m. Q&A
• Military Analysts
3:30 p.m. Conference Call Concludes (GUIDELINES)
•
Note: Dial-in-telephone numbers are
Conference Call
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006 TIME: 3:00 - 3:30 p.m,
PARTICIPANTS

Colonel Ken Allard (USA , Retired)
Mr. Jed Babbin (USAF,JAG)
Colonel (Tim) 1. Eads (USA, Retired)
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA , Retired)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA, Retired)
Colonel Jeff McCausland (USA, Retired )
Lieutenant General Thomas Mclnerney (USAF, Retired)
Captain Chuck Nash (USN, Retired)
Major General Paul E. Vallely (USA, Retired)
......
From: CIV, OASD-PA
To: Barber, Allison, elV, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: Military Analysts Conference Call
you're welcome!
btw, i saw an interview on cavuto this afternoon that i think you should see.
juanita wilson lost her left hand in iraq. i met her at walter reed at last year's superbowl party with angels of
mercy and she is amazing. she has re-enlisted (on the steps of the capitol!) and was talking about the importance
of supporting the troops. it was really amazing. she talks about how important it is to remember that the troops
need the support of the american people, no matter how they feel about the policy...
is there some way we could get a copy of that interview?? would i check with shop or ? assuming
you're interested... might be a great piece to have for asy pitches!
thanks
To : CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Re: Military Analysts Conference Call
Perfect.
Thx
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Subject: Re: Military Analysts Conference Call
Perfect.
Thx
Ab
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From: CIV,OASD-PA
To: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
CC: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD4PA
Sent: Fri Apr 07 17:30:562006
Subject: Military Analysts Conference Call
SIr,
here are the details for tomorrow's conference call with the military analysts:
the call begins at 9:00 am and will last approximately 30 minutes, longer if the discussion continues. there will
be five service members from iraq to share their thoughts and experiences from their first deployment and how
they compare with their current deployment, three years later. they are :
SOM Linda Allen
MAl Mathew Anderson
MAl Robert Hookness, Jr
LTC Thomas Murphree
CPT Elliot Rogers
the call will be on the record. the dial-in number is ask to be joined to the analyst conference
call. if you are able to join us and would like me to introduce you, i am happy to do so. please just let me know.
i have attached the agenda and rsvp list for tomorrow's call for your review. we do not normally have a roll call,
as some of the analysts prefer not to be named on the call. most will introduce themselves when they ask
questions or make comments. please let me know if you have any questions.
thank you
«Agenda.doc»
OSD Public Affairs

The Pentagon
www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil
As of April 7 - 5:00 p.m,
Conference Call
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2006 TIME: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m, Welcome and Introduction (GUIDELINES)
• Community Relations and Public Affairs
9:01 a.m. Opening Comments
• SOM Linda Allen

• MAl Mathew Anderson
• MAJ Robert Hookness, Jr
• LTC Thomas Murphree
• CPT Elliot Rogers
• SUM Linda Allen
• MAl Mathew Anderson
• MAJ Robert Hookness, Jr
• LTC Thomas Murphree
• CPT Elliot Rogers
9:15 a.m, Q& A
• Military Analysts
9:30 a.m, Conference Call Concludes (GUIDELINES)
Note: Dial-in-telephone numbers are

From: CIV, OASD-PA
To: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
Cc: _. Capt. USMC. OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA
Subject: Military Analysts Conference Call
Attachment8: Agenda.doc
sir,
here are the detailsfor tomorrow's conference call with the military analysts:
the call begins at 9:00 am and will last approximately 30 minutes, longer if the discussion continues. there will be five
service members from Iraqto share their thoughts and experiences from their first deploymentand how they compare with
their currentdeployment. three years later. they are:
SGM Linda Allen
MAJ Mathew Anderson
MAJ Robert Hookness, Jr
LTC Thomas Murphree
CPT Elliot Rogers
the call will be on the record. the dial-in number is ask to be joined to the analyst conference call. If you are
able to join us and would like me to introduce you, i am happy to do so. pleasejust let me know.
I have attached the agenda and rsvp list for tomorrow's call for your review. we do not normally have a roll call, as some of
the analysts prefer not to be named on the call. most will introducethemselveswhen they ask questions or make
comments. please let me know If you have any questions.
thank you
the analysts prefer not to be named on the call. most will introducethemselveswhen they ask questions or make
comments. please let me know If you have any questions.
thank you
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Agenda.doc (55 KB)
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Conference Call
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2006 TIME: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
PARTICIPANTS

Colonel Ken Allard (USA, Retired) - NBC
Mr. Jed Babbin (USAF, JAG) - American Spectator
Colonel John Garrett (USMC, Retired) - MSNBC
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA, Retired) - Fox News
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA, Retired) - Fox News
Colonel Jeff McCausland (USA, Retired) - CBS
Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney (USAF, Retired) - Fox News
Major General Donald W . Shepperd (USAF, Retired) - CNN
.....,
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From: Smith, Dorrance . HON, OASD-PA

To: Barber, Allison, elv. OASD-PA
Subject: RE: military analysts
Email me the details and I will try

sent:Friday, April 07, 2006 12:07 PM
To: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA
Subject: military analysts
Hi
Just fyi, we are doing a call tomorrow (Saturday) with our military analysts and several military members from iraq. They were
involved in the fall of Baghdad and are now back in iraq .
Here are the military members:

MAJ Mathew Anderson , CPT Elliot Rogers, SGM Linda Allen, MAJ Robert Hookness Jr. and LTC Thomas
Murphree
Roxie and made this happen... our a nalysts are thr i lled about the opportunity - 7 of them
are calling i n.
Do y ou wa n t t o be on t h e c all ?
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are calling i n.
Do y ou wa n t t o be on t h e c all ?
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From: , CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 16:58
To: Barber, Allison, CIV. OASD -PA
Cc: Merritt, Roxie, AFIS-HQ
SubJect: mil analaysts
hi. so far i have 7 analysts who wou ld be interested in a conf call on saturday. waiting on baghdad to let me know jf we're a
go. will set up as soon as j hear back from them .
thanks
From: CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Tuesday, April 04,200606:19
To: Barber, Allison , civ, OASD-PA
Subject: pontificators
hi there . here is the list of mil analysts. i also included a few names of strategic opinion communicators who get ou there
often and regularly that might be good to get information out to quickly.
thanks
Most Prolific Retired Military Analysts:
Colonel Ken Allard (USA, Ret ired) MSNBC

Mr. Jed Babbin (AF, Fonner JAG) American Spectator, Fox News, National Radio
General Wayne A. Downing (USA, Retired) MSNBC
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA, Retired) Fox News , National Rad io
Colonel Jack Jacobs (USA, Retired) MSNBC
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA, Retired) Fox News
Dr. Jeff McCausland (Colonel, USA, Retired) CBS
Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney (USAF, Retired) Fox News
Major General Burton R. Moore (USAF, Retired) Fox News; local and national radio
Captain Chuck Nash (USN, Retired) Fox News
Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr. (USA, Retired) Fox News
Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired) CNN
Mr. Wayne Simmons (USN, CIA, Retired) Fox News
Major General Paul E. Vallely (USA, Retired) Fox News
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Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr. (USA, Retired) Fox News

Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired) CNN
Mr. Wayne Simmons (USN, CIA, Retired) Fox News
Major General Paul E. Vallely (USA, Retired) Fox News
Strategic Opinion Communicators:
Ambassador Marc Ginsberg - Fox News

Brit Hume - Fox News
Mort Kondracke - Fox News
Bill Sammon - The Examiner
Tony Snow - Fox News
Jam es Taranto - Wall Street Journal
• Best of the Web Today (daily bloglblast email to subscr ibers)
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From: Ruff, Eric , SES, OSD
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 19:04
To: Oi Rita, Larry, cw. OSD ; crv, OASD-PA
Cc : Barber, Allison , elY, OASD-PA
SUbject: RE: ken allard
i haven't seen anything from ken so can i please see his inquiry as well? what is he plann ing to do with the info and why is
he asking? thanks .
From: Di Rita, Larry, CIV, 050

sent: Mondav, March 27, 2006 5:24 PM
To: ClV, OASD-PA; Di Rita, Larry, av, OSD
Cc: Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD
Subject: RE: ken allard
1. please don't make it a "seco er ' program, but a DoD program .
Let eric r. look at it and let's decide it. It looks basically okay to me.
I'd like to emphasize if there is a way to do so that we have tried to include as many analysts as possible, some of the
interactions involve severa l, some only a few . Emphas ize as well that we often bring them into the department, for a day
of briefings and interactions inclUding the secretary , and try to quantify those as distinct from the calls.
Tnx ...
•n··Onglnal Message-...•
From: crv, OASD-PA
sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 5:04 PM
To: DI Rita, larry, crv, 050
Cc: Barber, Allison, eIV, OASO-PA
---Or1glnal Message- u u
From: OV,OASD-PA
sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 5:04 PM
To: DI RIta, larry, civ, OSC
Cc: Barber, Allison, eIV, OASD-PA
Subjett: RE: ken allard
here it is. you sent it forward on tuesday to mr. smith and allison ask ing them to look at it and think about it before
proceeding.
thanks
« File: MEMORANDUM re Ken Allard's request.doc »
From: Oi Rita, Larry, ov, 050

sent: Fridav. March 24\, 2006 4:57 PM
To: . . :IV, OASo-PA; DI RIta, Larry, av, OSD
Cc: Barbero, Allison, civ, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: ken allard
I don ' think I have seen the memo. Did you e-ma il me someth ing?
- uOriginal Message-----
From: OV,OASO-PA
sent: Friday, March 24, 20064 :55 PM
To: Di Rita, latTy, CIV, OSD
ce Barber, Allison, eIV, OASO-PA
SUbject: ken allard
hi. ken emailed me aga in today aski ng if we could get him the info on the outreach program. did you have a
chance to look over the memo i put toc ether and dec ide if you were happy with it? please let me know how you
would like me to proceed.
thanks!
OSD Public Affa irs

Commun ity Relat ions and Public Liaison
fhe Pentagon
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From: , CIV, OASD-PA
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 11:34
Cc : Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA; CIV, OASD-PA
SUbJect: ret mil analysts
hi. went ahead and added the general we talked about the other day (maj gen burt moore, usaf, ret). there's another one
that j think we should add.... It gen mike delong (usrnc, ret). he was the deputy commander of centcom and has beenon
fox lots recently. eric asked for his contact info and thinks we should add him. i tracked him down and will reach out to him
if ok with you.
thanks
OSD Public Affairs

. The Pentagon
From: crv, OASD -PA
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 13:22
To: Barber , Allison , crv, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: di rita/allard's request
allard said he was only interested in what rumsfeld has done ... since the run-up to the war, which was the first
meeting he remembers.
m -·Original Message m
- -
From: Barber , Allison, CIV, OASD-PA

Sent: Monday , March 20, 200612 :14 PM
To : CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Re: di rita/allard's request
Hi
Are you sure there wasn't a outreach group ofmiitary analysts befor 2002? Seems like other administrations
would have brought in that group for briefings too.
Ab
m--Original Message m
- -
From: CIY ,OASD-PA

To : Barber, Allison, CIY, OASD-PA
Sent: Mon Mar 20 12:09:04 2006
Subject: di rita/allard's request
Hom: ' . ~ ~~) v , v t-\~J.J-r t-\

To : Barber, Allison, CIY, OASD-PA
Sent: Mon Mar 20 12:09:04 2006
Subject: di rita/allard's request
hi. here is a draft of the memo i've put together for larry reoallard's request about an overview of the outreach to
ret mil analysts. would like to send this forward to larry today to review if you 're ok with it. allard emailed him
just now (forwarded below), so i'm sure he will be asking for it shortly.
thanks
MEMORANDUM
To: Larry Di Rita
b)(6)
From :
Through: Allison Barber

RE: Colonel Ken Allard's request
Below is an overview of our outreach program to Retired Military Analysts for Ken Allard's book. For your
review, I've preceded the overview with his comments to me clarifying exactly what he is looking for. Please
let me know if you are satisfied with the proposed response.
Ken Allard's Request:
Please tell them that it need not be comprehensive .......timely is a lot more important. What I'm really interested
m:
1. When the program began.
2. Key briefings from OSO's point of view.
3. Some estimate of how many meetings, briefings et al took place ( ie, once a week/twice a month from 2003,
for example?) That obviously cannot be a perfect number so a reasonable SWAG is fine. I think it's significant
that you guys have put a lot of work into this , including trips, and that's what I want to show.
Ken
Proposed Response:
The Secretary of Defense outreach program to retired military analysts started in October 2002 with a
roundtable meeting.
Since then, there have been more than 80 conference calls (at the least one per month, sometimes as often as
weekly) and 16 roundtable meetings with senior DoD officials in the Pentagon. Topics covered range from the
work up to the war to operations in the global war on terror, including Iraq and Afghanistan, to BRAe,
Operatio ns at the Guantanamo Detention Facility, Veterans Healthcare and the DoD budget. Additionally, the
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analysts have participated in four DoD-coordinated trips to Iraq and three DoD-coordinated trips to Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
From:
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11 :53 AM
To: Di Rita. Larry, CIV, OSD
Cc : CIV, OASD-PA
Subject: Book
Larry - Really appreciate the help from you and - am working on the chapter this week about those
encounters. Is there any chance of getting the Boss on the record about them?
Best
Ken Allard
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From: CIV, OASD-PA

Sent: Monday , March 20, 200613:09.
To: Barber, Allison, CIV , OASO-PA
Subject : dl rita/allard 's request
hi. here is a draft of the memo i've put together for larry reoallard 's request about an overview of the outreach to ret mil analysts.
would like to send this forward to larry today to review If you're ok with it. al1ard emailedhim justnow(forwardedbeIOW).sol.m
sure he will be asking for it shortly.
thanks
MEM ORANDUM
To: Larry Di Rita
From:
Through: Allison Barber
Date: March 20 , 2006
Below is an overview of our outreach program to Retired Military Analysts for Ken Allard's book. For your review,
».LI; . • 1. ·\ " .lm ", 11 ~v , ",vvv· 'I. - - - - - - - u A- _ ... - --- - _ . _ - ~ ~_ !_- _ - - - - _ .LI 1_ _ L L _ ~ _ 1 _ _ I _! _ _ ~_ _ nt 1 _ ... _ _ L • =r
Below is an overview of our outreach program to Retired Military Analysts for Ken Allard's book. For your review,
I've preceded the overview with his comments to me clarifying exactly what he is looking for . Please let me know if
you are satisfied with the proposed response.
Ken Allard's Request:

Please tell them that it need not be comprehensive timely is a lot more important. What I'm really interested in:
1. When the program began.
2 . Key briefings from OSD's point of view.
3. Some estimate of how many meetings, briefings et a1 took place ( ie, once a week/twice a month from 2003, for
example?) That obviously cannot be a perfect number so a reasonable SWAG is fine . I think it's significant that you
guys have put a lot of work into this, including trips, and that's what I want to show.
Ken
Proposed Response:
The Secretary of Defense outreach program to retired military analysts started in October 2002 with a roundtable
meeting.
Since then, there have been more than 80 conference calls (at the least one per month, sometimes as often as weekly)
and 16 roundtable meetings with senior DoD officials in the Pentagon. Topics covered range from the work. up to the
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war to operations in the global war on terror, including Iraq and Afghanistan, to BRAe, Operations at the
Guantanarno Detention Facility, Veterans Healthcare and the DoD budget. Additionally, the analysts have
participated in four DoD-coordinated trips to Iraq and three DoD-coordinated trips to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
From:
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:53 AM
To: Di Rita, larry, CIV, OSD
Cc: CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Book
Larry - Really appreciate the help from you and • am working on the chapter this week about those encounters . Is there
any chance of getting the Boss on the record about them?
Best
Ken Allard
From: CIV, OASDkPA
Sent: Thursday, March 16,200607:10
To: CIV. OASD-PA
Attachments: Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Picture; Dempsey Bio.doc
MEMORANDUM

Office of the Secretary of Defense
Date: March 16, 2006
Re : Conference Call with Senior DoD Officials
We invite you to participate in a conference call, TODAY, March 16, 2006/rom 12:30-1:00.
Date: March 16, 2006
Re : Conference Call with Senior DoD Officials
We invite you to participate in a conference call, TODAY, March 16, 2006/rom 12:30-1:00.
Lieutenant General Martin Dempsey, Commander Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq will brief
you on current operations in training the ISF as well as successes and future challenges. (His Biography is
attached for your review). This call will be on Background.
To participate in this conference call, please dial and ask the operator to
connect you to the Analysts conference call.
Please R.S.V.P. to at or call her at
Dempsey Blo.doc
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From: Smith, Dorrance, HON, OASD-PA
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 19:12
To: Barber, Al lison, civ, OASD-PA
Subject: Re: tomorrow's schedu le
Can you email me the Military Analysts lists is tres interested
Sent from my Blackberry Wireless Handheld
-----Original Message-c-s-
CC: Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASD-PA
Sent: Wed Mar 08 18:36:072006
Subject: tomorrow's schedule
Hi dorrance
As I mentioned this morning, Mitch Semel will be in town tomorrow and I would really appreciate 15 minutes
of your time with him to discuss the Pentagon Channel. He helped create it and is back on as a contractorto
help us integrate all of the services through the BRAC process. We would love to have you join us for lunch,
but if that doesn't work, we will be back at the Pentagon around 2:00. Would you have the time?
nelp us Integrate au or me services tnrougn me tHV\\'" process. we wOUJO Jove to nave you jom us lor Junco,
but if that doesn't work, we will be back at the Pentagon around 2:00. Would you have the time?
Thanks
ab
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Sent: Friday, February 24,2006 11:14
Cc: Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA
SUbject: military analysts
we might want to think about asking either the joint staff or mnfi for someone to brief our military analysts about the situation in
iraq this afternoon. it's a fluid situation and who knows where it will go over the weekend but it's likely that whatever direction this
thing takes, our analysts will be out and about.
we might even want to think about offering a weekend briefing if something breaks significantly . thanks
From: Ruff, Eric, SES , OSD
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 14:51
To: Barber, Allison, SES, OASD·PA
Cc: Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: 22 Feb Outreach - time .
groovy.
-----Original Message---~
From: Barber, Allison, SES, OASD-PA
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 2:39 PM
To: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD
Cc: Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: 22 Feb Outreach - time.
hijoe or
would you give a copy of the read ahead to eric? thanks. i am in old town and cant get to it from this computer.
ab
From: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD [mailto:Eric.Ruff@
Sent: Tuesday, February 21,20062:28 PM
To: Barber, Allison, SES, OASD-PA
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Sent: Tuesday, February 21,20062:28 PM

allison, can i have a copy of the agenda? thanks.
-----Original Message-c->-
From: Barber, Allison, SES, OASD(PA) [mailto:allison.barber@
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:35 PM
To: CIV,OSD; YNl,OSD; CIV,OSD;
CIV,OASD·PA; CIV, OASD-PA; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA;
CIV,OASD-PA; eIV,OSD; , CTR. OSO-P&R; Barber, Allison, SES,
OASD(PA); Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD; Merritt, Roxie T. CAPT, OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASD·
PA; Lawrence, Dallas, OASO-PA ; CIV, OASD-PA ; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO;
CIY, OASO-PA: Richard, Joseph, Col OASO-PA; CIV,OSO;
LtCol,OSD; CIV,OSO; eIY,OSD
Cc: CIY, res, OCJCS; CIV, JCS , OVClCS
yes that is correct.

ab
> -----Original Message-----

> From: CIV, OSD
> [mailto:
...... C' ~~+. 'T'.. a ~ ,.l ~ . , I:'~"'~.~~, 'l1 ")(l{\,(; 1."1 'l 'Dl\A'
> To: CIV,08D; YNl, 08D;
> CIV, 080; CIV,OASD-PA; CIV,
> OASO·PA; Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA: , CIV,
> OASD-PA; CIV,OSD; . CTR, OSD-P&R;
> Barber, Allison, SES, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES, OSO; Merritt , Roxie T.
> CAPT, OASO-PA; Capt. USMC, OASD-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
> OASD-PA; CIV, OASD-PA ; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO~
> CIV, OASO-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD-PA;
:>. CIV. OSO: LtCol, OSO;
> CIV, OSD; CIV, 080
> Cc: CIV, JCS, OCJCS; CIV, JCS, OVCJCS
> Subject: RE: 22 Feb Outreach - time.
>
> Confirming that we are still on for tomorrow as shown below - room? Is
> it
>
>
>
> -----Original Messaze-c-»
> From: CIV,OSO
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 11:59 AM
> To: CIV.OSD: YNI ,OSD;
> CIV,OSD; CIV,OASD-PA;
> CIV, OASD-P A: Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA;
> CIV,OASD-PA; CIV,OSO;
> CTR, OSO-P&R; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASO-PA; Ruff, Eric, 8ES, OASD-PA; Merritt, Roxie T.
> CAPT, OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
> OASD-PA; CIV, OA8D-PA; Bucci, Steven, r», OSO;
> CIV, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph , Col OASD-PA;
> CIV,OASO-PA; CIV,OSO;
> CTR, OSO-P&R; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, 8ES, OASD-PA; Merritt, Roxie T.
> CAPT, OASD-PA; Capt. USMC, OASO-PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
> OASD-PA; CIV, OA8D-PA; Bucci, Steven, r», OSO;
> CIV, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph , Col OASD-PA;
> eIV,080; _ . LtCol,OSO;
> CIV, OSD; crv.osn
> Cc: eIV, JCS, OCJCS; CIV, JCS,
>OVCJCS
> Subject: 22 Feb Outreach - time.
>
> For the outreach on 22 Feb, is it possible to adjust the time to
> start 15 minutes later - new time would be:
>
> 1:30pm-I :45 -PA Prep
> 1:45pm-2:30 - Outreach
>
> Let me know - thanks,
>
>
> -m-Ori~inal Message----
> From: CIV,OSO
> Sent: Friday, January 13,20069:19 AM
> To: YNl.0SD: . crv,oso;
> CIV,OSO; ,CIV, OASO-PA;
> CIV, OASO-PA; Whitman, Bryan, 8E8, OASO-PA;
> CIV,OA80-PA; CIV, 080;
> CTR, OSD-P&R; Barber, Allison, CIV, OASD-PA; Ruff, Eric, SES, OASD-PA; Merritt, Roxie T.
> CAPT, OASD·PA; Capt. USMC, OASD·PA; Lawrence, Dallas,
> OASD-PA; CIY, OASD-PA; Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSD;
> ClY, OASD-PA; Richard, Joseph, Col OASD·PA;
> . Clv, OSD; LtCol,OSD;
> crv, 05D; elV,OSD
> Cc: ClV, JCS . OCJCS;
> CIV, JeS, OVCJCS
> Subject: RE: PA - Schedule Items from 12 Jan Meeting
>
> Friday 3 February:
> 10:45am-IO :55 - PA Prep
> 1100-1120· Tri-West Healthcare Alliance - SD participate in
> cermeony presenting portraits ofMoH recipients -location TBD .
>
> Wednesday 22 February:
> 1:15am-l:30 - PA Prep
> 1:30pm-2: 15 - Outreach w/Retired Military Analysts & Civilian
> Defense Experts - location TBD
>
> Tuesday 28 February:
> 8:45am-9:00- PA Prep
> 9:00am-9:20 - Meet wlNational Guard Youth Challenge Group - location
>TBD
>
> Friday 10 March:
> II :ltlam-l I :20 • PA Prep
> 11:25 - Walk to POAC
> 11:30am- l l :50 • Meet wlUSA Basketball Leadershio (ASY event) (Ql POAC
>
> Friday 10 March:
> II :ltlam-l I :20 • PA Prep
> 11:25 - Walk to POAC
> I 1:30am-l 1:50 • Meet wlUSA Basketball Leadership (ASY event) @ POAC
>
> Thursday 16 March:
> l:lSpm-l :30 - PA Prep
> 1:30pm-2 :15 - Outreach w/Strategaic Communicators
>
>
> Let me know if this works - thanks,
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
From: Oi Rita , Larry , CIV, OSO
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 200608:34
To: Barber, Allison , CIV, OASD-PA
For the analysts this week, please have available for them the transcript and a dVd of the charlie rose show . It was a really
terrific, lengthy interview that covered a wide range of issues and would be good for people to hear him on a range of
issues. Tnx...
From: . . elV, OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 17:55
Subject: RE: Send invite??
you got it!
----·Original Message·---·
Sent: Friday, February 17,20065:54 PM
To: CIV,OASD-PA
Subject: Re: Send invite??
Please send it. Thx
----Original Message----
From: CIV,OASD-PA
To : Harber, Allison, SES , OASD-PA
Sent: Fri Feb 1717:38:13 2006
Subject: Send invite??
----u n gmal Message----
From: CIV,OASD-PA
To : Harber, Allison, SES , OASD-PA
Sent: Fri Feb 1717:38:13 2006
Subject: Send invite??
hi. did not receive word on the invite list today... did you?? go ahead and send it tonight? here's the invite for
you to look over. pretty standard. will send to only the civ def analysts.
thanks
MEMORANDUM
To: Civilian Defense Experts

Director for Community Relations and Public Liaison
Date: February 17,2006
Re: Meeting with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
Secretary Rumsfeld invites you to attend a meeting Wednesday, February 22, 2006, in his private conference
room at the Pentagon.
The briefing with the Secretary and other senior DoD officials will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. and is expected
to conclude at 2:30 p.m.
Due to security, it will be necessary for you to arrive at the Pentagon NLT 11 :30 a.m. on February 22, 2006.
You should have 2 forms ofLD. with you, one a picture LD.
Due to security, it will be necessary for you to arrive at the Pentagon NLT 11 :30 a.m. on February 22, 2006.
You should have 2 forms ofLD. with you, one a picture LD.
Instructions concerning transportation logistics will follow via email as soon as we hear back from you
regarding your participation.
Please R.S.V.P. to at or call her at
OSD Public Affairs

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From: CIV, OASD·PA
Sent: TlJp.l'd~v.
February 14, 2006 13:44
To: civ , OASD·PA
Subject: TIME CHANGE for tomorrow's Conference Call
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Gentlemen ,
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In addition to all the nice work yesterday, I think it is still a good idea to have Sorenson do a
phone call with the Military Analyst. There were a,number of critical Op-Ed pieces that popped
up today and I think our analyst -- properly armed -- can push back in that arena.
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phone call with the Military Analyst. There were a,number of critical Op-Ed pieces that popped
up today and I think our analyst -- properly armed -- can push back in that arena.
We can set it all up, just need a time he could do it with a little advance notice to get them all
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Subject: Update: What the military analysts were saying about the Secretary
Attachments: MilitaryAnalysts4.21 .06.doc
This report covers the period April 19 - 21 (as of 11 am on the 21st)

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Military Analysts in Coverage Regarding Their Meeting With The Secretary

April 19 - 21 (as of 11:00 am on the 21st)
Summary
Retired Maj or General Donald W. Shepperd and retired Gene ral Tom W ilkerson both
received additional airt ime on CNN 's And erson Cooper. They were both on a roundtable
discussion with retired Lieutenant General Dan Christman, generating about 5 minutes of
airtime. Overall, there has been a noticeable drop in coverage of the military analysts
meeting with the Secretary.
Comments by Thomas McInerney, William Nash, Jed Babbin and Don Shepperd were
reference in the April 19 edition of the National Journal's Hotline. Out of thos e four, Jed
Babbin wrote an article for the Family Security Foundation focused primarily on the
"generals' revolt" but referenced Tuesday' s meeting .
On the issue of the meeting, all of the analysts commented that the Secretary did not act
overly concerned with the criticism and was focused on mor e pressing matt ers. They all
expanded their analysis to include though ts concerning the reasons and impact of the so-
called "generals' revolt" - generally agreeing that the issue of "mffled feathers " over the
Secretary 's effort to transform the military probably pla yed a signifi cant role in the public
criticism.
Highlieh ts
Jed Babbin
• Calls for the resignation was not the focus of the meeting
• Babbin essentially argues that the "generals' revolt" is motivated those in the
Pentagon frustrated by the Secretary's efforts to transform the military
• At Tuesday meeting, he describes the SecDef as "relaxed, warm intense,
responsive" and more "ebullient" then "beleaguered"
• He also argues that the so called generals' revolt has "blown itself out without
noticeable effect"
Frank B. Campbell
(Tim) J . Eads
J ohn Garrett
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Robert L. Maginnis
• No comm ents found
Jeff McCausland
Thomas McInerney
Chuck Nash
William L. Nash
• He said, "it was love-in"
Robert H. Scales. Jr.

Donald W. Shepperd
• Surprised that the focus was not on the generals' controversy - focus was on Iraq
• Asked about a recent Thomas Friedman op-ed that question ed the Secretary 's
effectiveness, particularly dealing with the Iran - Shepperd argued that the
primary issue was not about Secretary Rumsfeld but that "we 're tied up in Iraq"
Wayne Simmons
Martin St root!:
Tom Wilkerson
• Reported that the criticism was at least a temporary distraction to the Secretary in
that it took time away from prosecuting the war in Iraq and the global war on
terror
• Noted that the meetings happened regularly and were not geared for supporters of
the Secretary , but rather for former military people frequently commenting in the
media
• Asked whether generals at the Pentagon were annoyed at the Secretary because of
military transformation, Wilkerson replied tbat he doesn't see a large number of
officers "standing at the gate to take their uniform s off and then publicly disagree
with rum"
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• He poin ted out that if the President asked the Secretary to resign it would
"abrogate the policy that too k him to war" and labe l tbe military transformation a
"failure"
SOURCES
Jed Babbin
Keep the Big Dog Running - April 20

(Family Security Foundation)
I was among the military anal ysts who met with Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen . Peter Pace
and Rumsfeld on Tuesday. I' ve seen Mr . Rumsfeld when he ' s been agitat ed , pressured
and even' a bit down. But on Tuesday, he was relaxed, warm, intense, responsive in his
normal rapid-fire way and even a bit funny. Ebullient is not the word one normally uses
to describe a cabinet officer. But for Mr. Rumsfeld - when I met with him on Tuesday --
it was much more accurate descri ption than the New York Times ' "beleaguered."

(National Journal : The Hotl ine)
Ex-Reagan defense o fficial Jed Babbin: "That certain ly was not the central focus of the
meeting."
Thomas McInerney
National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Ch-Cb-Chane:es - 19 April 2006

(National Journal: The Hotli ne)
According to McInerney, th e calls for Rumsfeld's resignat ion "came up only br iefly."
McInerney: "We didn't waste the secretary's tim e with that" CAP, 4/19) . .. McInerney said
that "much of the meeting" focused on discussions wi th Rumsfeld and Pace about the
global war on terrorism, and "improving communications about the effort " (Bloomberg,
4/ 18).
William Nash

(National Journal : The Hotli ne)
Nash : " It was a love-in."
Donald Shepperd
C : Anderson Cooper 360 - Apr il 19, 11:17:53 PM

,. Note: This clip is a roundtab le discussion with Shepperd and two other military
analysts
COOPER: Gen eral Christman, in the "New York Times" today, Thomas Friedman wrote
about how the perceptio n ofRumsfeld could affect a possible threat from Iran, pos sible
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military action in Iran . He wrote, in part , tI . .. we will not have the support at home or
abroad for that threat as long as Don Rumsfeld leads the Pentagon. No one in their right
mind would follow this man into another confrontation -- and that is a real strategic
liability." Rumsfeld supporters would say, look, any secretary of defense has critics. That
comes with the j ob. Why is Rumsfeld any less effective than other tough secretaries of
defense?
.. . COOPER: General Shepperd , what do you think?
MAJ. GEN. DO SHEPPERD, U.S. AIR FORCE (RET.) : We ll, I think Thomas
Friedman's op-ed was a little bit off. And it doesn't make any difference who's secretary
of defense , but clearly, Iran and the world know that the United States has got to get itself
untangled from Iraq before it could ever do anything with Iran. So in that sense, they
know that we're shackled. The fact that this is going on is certainly not helpful , but I don't
think it centers on Secretary Rumsfeld. It centers on the fact that the war in Iraq is not
perceived as going well , and we don't see a light at the end of the tunn el. To take the old
phrase from Vietnam , and that's the problem. We're tied up in Iraq. We need to bring it to
an acceptable conclusion before we can do anything else meaningful anywhere,
espec ially anything military.
National Briefin2: RUMSFELD - Ch-Ch-Changes - 19 April 2006

(National Journal : The Hotline)
Shepperd, on the meeting: <41 was surpri sed. I thou ght the focus of this meeting would be
on the generals' controversy. It was not. It was about Iraq, and the things going on there,
and the things that they would like to see happen in the future" ("PZ Now,' CNN, 4/18)
Tom Wilkerson
CN : Anderson Cooper 360 - April 19, 11:17:53 PM

... Note: This clip is a roundtable discussion with Shepperd and two other military
analysts
COOPER: General Wilkerson, Secretary Rums feld has sort of implied in the last couple
days that, you know, feathers are ruffled in the Pentagon because he' s been transforming
the military. My reading is military transformation started before Rumsfeld became
secretary of defense. Do you think it is true to say that he's just been so tough about
transformation that, you know, a lot of these generals who have their feet in the mud can't
deal with transformation and are just kind of annoyed?
WILKERSON: Well , I'm not sure how to describe annoyed. I don't see them all standin g
at the gate to take their uniforms off and then publicly disagree with him . There's no
doubt that he's a strong personality. But they have to put that in a context. And I think
Don did it earlier. The context is, whether the American public sees us as moving
forward in the war on terrorism. And if they don't see that, it doesn't make any difference
who's sec retary of defense. The other part, though, in calling for the resign ation of the
secretary of defense, think about that for a second because it's very important. The
president, in order to ask the secretary to resign, would essentially have to abrogate the
policy that took him to war in the first place, and not coincidental ly as a subset, decide
that the transformation that SecDef had been putting through the Defense Department
was also a failure. That's not a casual decision.
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Subject: What the military analysts were saying about the Secretary
Attachments: MilitaryAnalysts_4.19.06.doc
This report covers the period April 18 - 19 (as of noon on the 19th )
We will most likely do a follow up report tomorrow.

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MiHtary Analysts in Coverage Regarding Their Meeti~ With The Secretary

April 18 -19 (as of noon on the 19t )
Summary
Retired Major General Donald W. Shepperd received the most airtime of the 15 attending
milit~ analysts, generating about 13 minutes of clips on CNN and Headline News on
the 18t • Shepperd was followed by:
» Robert H. Scales appeared on NPR for roughly four minutes .
~ Robert Maginnis, who appeared on MSNBC for approximately three minutes
» Thomas Mclnerney, who appeared on Fox News for roughly three minutes
~ Tom Wilkerson, who was on CNN 's American Morning for about three minutes.
Wilkerson was also quoted in a front page New York Times article by David S.
Cloud
Generally speaking, all five of the analysts interviewed thought the meeting was
productive and shared similar views. They agreed that:
» The Secretary was positive and not overly concerned with the generals' criticism
~ The Secretary and General Pace felt they had consulted with military and other
experts frequently and sufficiently on war strategy /plans
~ The focus of the meeting was not on the generals ' criticism, but on the more
important topics at hand regarding Iraq - including forming a new government
and getting the right messages out to the American public
~ The meeting was productive, a chance to share ideas and the Secretary clearly
listened to the analysts
Don Shepperd provided the most insight on details discussed during the meeting,
followed by Tom Wilkerson and Robert H. Scales, while Thomas McInerney focused
specifically on the Secretary's concern about setting up an Iraqi government. By
comparison, Robert Maginnis spoke less about meeting specifics, including Iraq, and
more about the generals ' criticism of the Secretary.
Highli.ehts
Jed Babbin
Frank B. Campbell
(Tim) J. Eads
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John Garrett

Robert L. Maginnis
• Secretary was both "forthcoming" and "energized"
• Secretary wondered "why these generals didn't, while they were on active duty ,
push back and ask these questions that they're raising after retirement"
• General Pace primarily talked about transformation and its necessity
• Repeated General Pace's point that troops on ground have not raised concerns
about the civilian leadership and feel that generals do represent their best interest
in Washington
• Pointed out that commanders have plenty of opportunities to express their
opinions
• In response to questions of "being arrogant and dismissive" Maginnis reported
that the Secretary was a "tough cookie," but a "reasoning man"
Jeff McCausland
Thomas Mcinerney
• The Secretary is "very concerned" that an Iraqi government is not yet formed, and
knows things will "fall into place" after this happens.
Chuck Nash
William L. Nash
• 'No comments found
Robert H. Scales, Jr.

• In a "fairly unusual" occurrence, the Secretary spent a lot of time listening to the
dialogue between himself and the analysts . .. it was a "very engaged give-and-
take"
• The focus was not on the criticism of the Secretary, but on moving forward in Iraq
• The next "big thing" in Iraq as a sign of progress will be the formation of an Iraqi
government
• While the Secretary has certainly instituted change, military changes began before
his arrival - transformation, for example, began in the mid '90s- he was just
continuing the efforts
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Donald W. Shepperd
• The focus was on Iraq , and "things of concern" around the world - Afghanistan,
piracy in the Pacific, things in the Southern Command
• Little focus on the generals' controversy. However, although the Secretary and
General Pace we re in good moods, the Secretary is "clearly distracted" by it. He
and Gene ral Pace are "puzzled" about where it's coming from , as they thought
they had been extremely "consultive" about strategy
• The anal ysts discussed the need to better communicate to the public about the
importance of the war, and a " forward strategy"
• The analysts asked what are the next things coming up in terms of a milestone to
mark progress - the answer was clearly setting up an Iraqi government and
.training Iraqi security forces
• General Pace reiterated the level of collaboration on war plans with the generals,
combatant commanders, General Franks and others, who all "made their inputs,
voiced their concerns .. .talked it out. . .we all had a hand in this'
• The Secretary and General Pace definitely see progress thus far in Iraq, and are
hopeful that a new government will be in place soon
• This was the 16th meeting between the Secretary and ana lysts , of which the
Secretary has attended all but one . The analysts also have regular teleconferences
with briefers for Iraq background and Q and A sessions
Wayne Simm ons

Ma r tin St rong
• No comments fou nd
Tom Wilke rs on
• To call this is a 'firestorrn" of criticism is an exaggeration. There are some 7-
8,000 retired Generals
• The criticism is at least a tem porary distraction to the Secretary in that it takes
time away from prosecuting the war in Iraq and the global war on terror
• The criticism misses the po int because we are at a crucial stage in the change
needed to bring Iraq back to self-sufficiency; that's far more important than what
happened in the past to an indi vidu al
• The meeting was a good exchange of views, with tough q uestions asked
• The Secretary appeared energized at the meeting rath er than chastened
• The Secretary and General Pace emphasized tha t the big event to watch for in Iraq
is the formation of the government there
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Robert L. Maginnis
MSNBC: News Live - April 19,9:35:48 AM (approximately three minutes)

'I've been meeting with Mr. Rumsfeld for over four years prior to the beginning of the
war in Iraq. He's a tough cookie. He's a tough debate partner. He's a tough person when
you ask a question. If you have your ducks in a row, then you can perhaps win or
persuade him. He's a reasoning person, a very bright person but if you don't know what
you're talking about, he's going to push back and rightly so."
Thomas Mcinerney
Rumsfeld Not Considering Resigning - Associated Press t Robert Bums - April 19

• Reprinted by six print outlets
.. .Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney, who is a Fox News commentator, said
in an interview afterward that the calls from other retired generals for Rumsfeld to resign
came up only briefly. "We didn't waste the secretary's time with that," he said, adding that
he puts little stock in the criticisms because they come mostly from two-star generals who
were not senior enough in rank to work directly for Rumsfeld.
Fox News: Special Report with Brit Hume - Aired 4/18/2006 6 :08:46 PM, again on
4/19/2006 12:08:46 AM (approximately three minutes)
(clip of Mclncmcy in a Bret Baier report)
...LT. GEN. TOM MCI ERNEY t US AIR FORCE RET.: He is very concerned that
it hasn't happened because he knows once we have a unity government, a lot of things
will fall in place, and they're not falling in place now because the Iraqi people who have
voted, 11 million voted, they've done their share, now it's up to the elected officials to do
theirs.
Robert H. Scales
NPRts Morning Edition - April 19, 7:00 AM (approximately four minutes)

.. .GENERAL SCALES: I mean, the real question is to get on with the war, to look
forward instead of backward, and to figure out where we're going, and to establish a
secure Iraq that's defined by a free-market economy, representative government, and
most of all, security. And, most of that discussion back-and-forth, between us, wasn 't
about his past record , but was questions from him about where we should be going in the
future.
Donald Shepperd
Despite critics, he's staying put - Newsday, April 19. P. A24

... Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd also said that it appeared Rumsfeld was
mindful of the growing controversy around his stewardship of the Pentagon. "The
secretary's clearly distracted by it, and worried about it," Shepperd said on CNN.
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Rumsfeld takes on his critics - The Dallas Morning News, clo Knight Ridder - April 18
At the meeting of military analysts , retired Air Force Maj . Gen. Don Shepperd, a military
analyst for CNN, said Rumsfeld didn't bring up the calls for his resignation by the retired
generals, but was "clearly distracted by it, and worried about it and concerned about it."
"He listened to a lot of things from the group " Shepperd said, explaining that the session
focused mainly on Iraq and what events might evolve there that would send encouraging
signals back home . Shepperd reported that Rumsfeld said the formation of a new Iraqi
government, stalled for months, would be such a new milestone.
CNN: Situation Room - April 18, 4:00 PM (approximately 3.5 minutes)

.. .MAJ. GEN. DON SHEPPERD, U.S. AIR FORCE (RET.): Everybody expected the
headlines out of this to be that the secretary says the following things and the focus of the
meeting was very little on that. It came up from time to time, mainly from our own
questions, but basically the focus was on how the war in Iraq is going, how it would have
been different in the past if, and that type of thing ...
We basically offered our ideas about the fact of, look, the message is not getting out. If
you say that we're doing well in the war, what is the message for the American people?
What is the next thing the American people are going to see in the way of an event they
can see some progress?
And the answer was unanimous from both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and
also the secretary . It's the formation of the Iraqi government. That's the next important
event and from there, the continuing training of the Iraqi forces. That's the message,
Wolf.
C -- Paula Zahn Now , April 18, 8:17:14 PM (approximately 2 minutes)

.. .SHEPPERD: If I could say one other thing about the session, I -- I honestl y believe
that the secretary and the chairman were both puzzled by this reaction from the generals.
They didn't expect it. They don't know why. General Pace laid out all of the meetings that
u that the various high-le vel generals responsible for the war plans attended.
They went back and forth, a series of 40, 50,60 meetings, before they made decisions.
They went over all of that. So, I I think they were -- they were puzzled about this.
u
We didn't challenge him from the standpoint, but we did say, look, it is very clear, in the
American the eyes of the American people, that the impression is, this war is not going
u
well. Your -- your message is not getting out. What are you going to do to change the
message? What is the next visible thing that Americans are going to see that can give
them some con fidence ?
C 's The Situation Room April 18, 5:00 PM (approximately 5.5 minutes)
* Note: This clip is a roundtable discussion with Shepperd and two other mil itary
analysIs
SHEPPERD: I thought the focus of our meeting would be on the generals controversy
calling for the resignation. He wac; very upbeat, he was humorous. He appeared very
much as be did in the press conference. But he was very very intens e, Wolf, as he always
is...
They (the Secretary and General Pace) feel that there's progress. Not light at the end of
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the tunnel. They think it's going to be a long, hard struggle in many places. But what they
said unanimously and immediately when we asked the question , what's the next big event
that's going to take place ? They said the formation of the Iraqi government is the most
important. You can train all the Iraqi troops , but those troops have to be loyal to the
government in which the people have confidence. They see that as the next big event
before anything else can happen .
C Headline News 4/18/2006, 6:16:23 PM (approximately two minutes)

SHEPPERD: The headline out of the meeting was not what you'd expect. I thought it
would be focused on the Generals ' contro versy, which did come up, but the Secretary did
not seem embattled at all. He was affable, much like the Pentagon press conference that
took place ahead of time. He seemed mystified by all of this and so did General Pace, the
Chairman of the Join t Chiefs. They said there was plenty of consultation all along the
way, plenty of consultation with the Generals and they don't know where this is coming
from orwhy.. .
This is the 16th meeting that Secretary Rumsfeld has invited analysts to. I've been at 12
of them. He's been in all about but one of those 12. We have regular teleconferences not
with the Secretary but with various briefers for background, giving us information on the
war and we get a chance to ask questions.
Tom Wilkerson
CNN American Morning - April19, 8:35 AM (approximately three minutes)

And one of the things emphasi zed is the most important thing to come in Iraq is about the
formation of that government .. .
"Here's Donny" - New York Times - April 19, page 1

"He said it's a diversion, and that it's taken him away from the full-time focus on things
he needs to do," he said . Mr. Rumsfeld "was not chastened. If anything, he looked like he
was energized by it."
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From: W hitman, Bryan , SES , OASD-PA
sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 17:42
To: Carpenter, Joe , LCDR OASD-PA
Cc: rc.
Turner, James, CIV, OASD -PA; Hicks , Gregory, CDR , OASD-PA ; O'Grady , Tracy , L
OASD-PA
SUbject: RE: Micahel Gordon (NYT) missile defense update
Thanks -- let me know how it goes
From : Carpenter, Joe, LCDR OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, May 19,2006 4:13 PM
To: Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Cc: Turner, James, CIV, OASD-PA; Hicks, Gregory, CDR, OASD-PA; O'Grady, Tracy, LTC, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: Micahel Gordon (NYT) missile defense update
Mr. Whitman,
ASD Flory will do backgrounder w I Michael Gordon at 1730 via phone . I will monitor.
V ir,
LCDR Carpenter
Emrnr.W hiJ:man_Rrvan. SES_ OASD-PA
From: Whitman, Bryan, SES, OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, May 19,200612:38 PM
To: Carpenter, Joe, LCDR OASD-PA
Subject: RE: Micahel Gordon (NYT) missile defense update
Thanks -- keep me updated
From: Carpenter, Joe, LCDR OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, May 19,2006 12:16 PM
Cc: Irwin, Cheryl, CIV, OASD-PA; Hicks, Gregory, CDR, OASD-PA; Turner, James, CIV, OASD-PA;
O'Grady, Tracy, LTC, OASD-PA
Subject: Micahel Gordon (NYT) missile defense update
Mr. Whitman,
Appropriate aSD Forces Poli cy-Missile Policy SMFs (OASD , Director. etc) are on travel, etc .
However, ASD Flory is looking at supporting Michael Gordon's request (Gordon also has contacted Flory
directly) - challenge may be squeezing into Flory's schedule. Will update soonest.
V Ir
LCDR Carpenter
-----Original Message-c-«
From: Hicks, Gregory, CDR, OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, May 19,2006 8:05 AM .
To : Whitman, Bryan, SES , OASD-PA; Turner, James, CIV, OASD-PA
Cc: Irwin, Cheryl, CIV, OASD-PA; Carpenter, Joe, LCDR OASD-PA
Subject: RE: question for weekend story
Sir - This is best handled by MDA obviously. We should have them reach out and call Mike and see if they
want to engage. Given that it's the NY Times, we can have Cheryl and Joe ensure DoD equities and concerns
are addressed, but MDA has a good line and messages to use.
VRJ CDR Greg Hicks

OASD Public Affairs
Defense Intelligence
-----Original Message-v-«
From: Whitman, Bryan, SES , OASD-PA
Sent: Friday, May 19,20066:59 AM
To: Turner, James, CIV, OASD-PA
Cc : Hicks , Gregory, CDR, OASD-PA
Subject: FW: question for weekend story
Let's figure out who this might be and if we want to do something.
Cc : Hicks, Gregory, CDR, OASD-PA

Subject: FW: question for weekend story
Let's figure out who this might be and if we want to do something.
-----Original Message--u
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From : Michael Gordon

Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 6:20 AM
Subject: question for weekend story
Bryan,
I am back at the NYT now.
I have a couple of questions for a weekend story I am doing about DOD plans to deploy anti-missile interceptors
in Europe. It is part of the Fiscal 2007 budget request and a long-standing plan at the Missile Defense Agency.
So much of this is on-the-record. The IOC for the initial 10 European-based interceptors is 2011 , but the Missile
Defense Agency wants to break ground on the site soon.
Several sites in Europe are under consideration including, I am told, Poland, the Czech Republic and a Western
European site. There has been a lot of comment on this in the Polish and other media, including by Poland's
defense minister.
Can I talk on background by phone with a DOD official on this, including the process of site selection? [f not,
can YOU give me a ring so I can check a few things? My NYT number is 202-862-0377 and my cell is
My understanding is that Secretary Rumsfeld is expected to take Up the issue of site selection in the next couple
of months, but that Poland is a leading candidate for reasons of geography as well as foreign policy. Poland's
defense minister said last month that he had submitted ten questions as a prelude to formal negotiations. I am
told the Polish government would welcome the project and that the US Embassy in Warsaw has been keeping
opposition parties informed.
But please give me a call. My deadline is close of business Friday.
Thanks,
Michael Gordon
202-862-0377 (work)
From: Whitman, Bryan , SES, OASD-PA
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 18:54
To: Skinner, John A., Lt Col , OASD-PA
Cc: Ballesteros, Marl<J, LTC , OASD-PA; Hicks , Gregory. CDR, OASD-PA
Subject: RE: cont call with mil analysts
Go ahead and ask to see if we can push it over the line.
From: Skinner, John A., Lt COl, OA5D-PA

sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 5:22 PM
Cc: Ballesteros, Marl( J, LTC, OASD-PA; Hicks, Gregory, COR, OASD-PA
Subject: FW: conf call with mil analysts
Sir
Mark Ballesteros received the email below from asking him to request LTG Dempsey tor a military analyst
conference call tomorrow. We wanted to ensure you were aware of this request before proceeding . We don't have any
additional clarity on it (ie, who 's idea , etc) .
Bottom line, Mark will forwa rd a request to MNSTC-I PA if you want him to do so. Of course, it's unlikely anything would
happen that quickly without commun ication from your level to MNF-I sen ior PA leadership explaining the necess ity of doing
this on short notice .--V/R John
From: Ballesteros, Marl(J, LTC,OASD-PA

sent: Tuesday, Marctl14, 20065 :00 PM
To: Skinner, John A., It Col, OASD-PA
Subject: FW: coof call with mil analysts
Do vou know anvthina about this - and should I SUDDort?

From: Ballesteros, Marl(J, LTC,OASD-PA
sent: Tuesday, Marctl14, 20065 :00 PM
To: Skinner, John A., It Col, OASD-PA
Subject: FW: coof call with mil analysts
Do you know anything about this - and should I support?
From: aV,OASD-PA
sent: Tuesday, March 14,20064:58 PM
To: Ballesteros, Mark J, LTC, OASD-PA
Subject: cont call with mil analysts
hi there . did you get a chance to send that email to general dempsey's guy?? i know we won't get an answer until the a.m.,
but i'm hoping we can pull this off tomorrow and want to make sure the email is waiting tor him when he gets in tomorrow
a .m. i eill connect with him directly once you've sent the email and let him know i'll be checking as early as 5 a.m. to see if
he thinks we could pull something off.
thanks!
OSD Public Affairs

The Pentagon
Washinaton. D.C. 20301
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From: CIV, QASD-PA

From: Dallas Lawrence

Date: May 19,2006

Conference Call with Senior DoD Official!

Conference Call with Senior DoD Official!

Please R.S.Y.P. to at or call her at

We hope you are able to participate.

OSD Public Affairs

Let's give it a shot.

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Attachments: MilitaryAnalysts 4 21 06 (2).doc

Robert H. Scales, Jr.

Keep the Big Dog Runnine - April 20

National Briefine;: RUMSFELD - Ch-Ch-Chaoe;es - 19 April 2006

National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Cb-Ch-Changes - 19 April 2006

National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Cb-Ch-Cbanges - 19 April 2006

CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 - April 19, 11 :17:53 PM

National Briefing: RUMSFELD - Ch-Cb-Changes - 19 April 2006

CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 - April 19, 11:17:53 PM

Yes . Send it.thanks .. .

From : _ _CIV , OASD-PA

William F. "Buck" Kernan

Robert H. Scales. Jr.

MSNBC: News L ive - April 19, 9:35:48 AM (approximately three minutes)

Rumsfeld Not Considering Resigning - Associated Press, Robert Burns - April 19

Despite critics, he's staying put - Newsday, Apri119, P. A24

CNN: Situation Room - April 18, 4:00 PM (approximately 3.5 minutes)

C N ~~ Paula Zahn ow, April 18, 8:17:14 PM (approximately 2 minutes)

CNN Headline News 4/18/2006, 6:16:23 PM (approximately two minutes)

CNN American MorninK - April 19,8:35 AM (approximately three minutes)

"Here's Donny" - New York Times - April 19, page 1

From: Barber. Allison Ms OSD PA

From: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD

From: Ruff, Eric, SES, OSD

From: Oi Rita, Larry, av, OSD

Make sure jack keane is invited to tomorrow. He is an ABC analyst.

From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., aso

Dr. Steven P. 8ucci

From : Capt. USMC, OASD·PA

pis see below.thx .

From: CIV, OSD

From: CIV, OSD

The Secretary is scheduled to attend the follow ing meetings on 18 Apri l:

3:00 - 3:15 PA Prep w/Eric Ruff

Please deliver the read aheads to in room by 1300 Today (4/17).

Attachments: Capt. USMC, OASD-PAvcf

From: T'Sgt, OASD-PA

From: T'Sgt, OASD-PA

Outreach for 18 April:

3:00pm-3:15 - PA Prep wID. Smith

From: Bucci, Steven, Dr., OSO

Dr. Steven P. Bucci

From: Lawrence, Dallas, OASD-PA

Confirmed Retired Military Analysts:

From: Capt. USMC, OASD-PA

getting a copy now ma'am .