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Many Challenges Stem from U.S. Policy or Practice

• Such issues as changes in funding and other support and which specific entities may receive support or training can affect the overall success of building partner capacity (BPC) efforts.
• While a robust partner can usually fill in any gaps in U.S. processes or support, a partner that already faces challenges may not be able to do so.

The Partner Nation (PN) Itself Must Be Willing to Engage Fully

• The lack of willingness to support and participate in BPC of PN personnel at any level (head of state or ministry, service or command, or individual trainees) can disrupt BPC efforts.
• Such willingness is often contingent on a shared understanding of and agreement on both the approach to and goals of BPC efforts.

PN Ministerial Capacity Can Be Extremely Important

• The size, health, and capability of the PN's ministry of defense or equivalent play significant roles in both managing the BPC process from the PN side and in prospects for organizing for and funding the sustainment of built capacity.
• When capacity built through U.S. BPC efforts has endured rather than atrophied rapidly, an effective PN ministry has played a role in that outcome.

Consistency Is Key

• Not only funding but also objectives, agreements, and relationships need to be consistent.
• Without sustainment and maintenance, however, any capacity built may atrophy.