National Security Professionals (NSPs) operate at three functional levels:
Strategic/Operational/Tactical.
NSPs are needed to perform missions at the field level, plan and oversee those missions at regional or operational levels, and set strategies that guide and direct overall efforts.
These designations recognize that NSP development must occur in multiple arenas and at different levels in the Federal Government.
Coordinated department and agency efforts should be developed to anticipate needs at all three levels.
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