Which of the following is one of the four objectives of the National Defense Strategy?

• A. Defending the homeland, paced to the growing multi-domain threat posed by the PRC
• B. Expanding overseas bases indiscriminately
• C. Abolishing partners and allies
• D. Eliminating all cyber capabilities

Answer: (A)

Defending the homeland while matching the pace of threats across multiple domains is a central aim of the National Defense Strategy. The plan emphasizes deterring and competing with near-peer powers, especially the PRC, by ensuring readiness and resilience across air, land, sea, cyber, and space. The option that states defending the homeland, paced to the growing multi-domain threat posed by the PRC, directly reflects this focus on homeland defense in a multi-domain, competitive environment.

The other choices don’t fit the strategy: expanding overseas bases indiscriminately isn’t a stated objective and would stretch resources without addressing core deterrence; abolishing partners and allies goes against the emphasis on strong alliances and partnerships; eliminating all cyber capabilities would undermine deterrence and modern defense needs.