Assignment Instructions – Policy to Action Assignment 2

The objective of this activity is to examine real world DoS diplomatic and developmental “actions” in relation to DoS plans and policies in support of U.S. national interests. As stated in the 3D Planning Guide, “Understanding how each organization conducts planning to achieve its mission is essential to greater mutual understanding and collaboration, and to achieving shared purpose and greater unity of effort” (3D Planning Guide, 2012, pg. 8).

Instructions • This activity requires you to complete an action to policy template for DoS/USAID. From bottom to top, the template traces an individual DoS/USAID action (bottom), nested through plans and policies, in support of U.S. national interests (top). • To access documents required for this activity, please see attachments. • To complete this activity, you will identify nested linkages and justify your choice. • For specific instructions on completing this activity, refer to the detail provided in the template (attached).