…desired end state. Normally, the joint force J-3, assisted by the J-2, is responsible for coordinating assessment activities at the JFC’s level. Various elements of the JFC’s staff use assessment results to…

…Planning begins with the end state in mind, providing a unifying purpose around which actions and resources are focused. b. Joint operation planning occurs within APEX, which is the department-level system of joint policies, processes…

…Accordingly, the JFC should grant some joint force organizations (CA directorate/CMOC) authority for direct coordination with key outside organizations—such as USG interagency elements from the Departments of State or Homeland Security, national intelligence agencies…

…SOURCES USED AR 380-5. Department of the Army Information Security Program. 29 September 2000. Elder, Linda and Richard Paul. The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking: How to Take Thinking Apart and What to Look…

…Department of State (DOS) is the lead foreign affairs agency and enabler of US 46 For additional information DTRA, see DoDD 5105.62, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

…Government departments and agencies, and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations. As our Nation continues into the 21st century, the guidance in this publication will enable current and future leaders of the Armed Forces of the United States…

…This publication uses the term interorganizational partners to refer collectively to USG departments and agencies; state, territorial, local, and tribal agencies; foreign military forces and government agencies; nongovernmental agencies; and the private sector. This aligns with…

…Established in October 1999, JTF-CS is assigned to US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and focused on CBRN consequence management planning, preparedness, and command and control of Department of Defense (DOD) forces during CBRN incidents. The commander…

…or use of force. Such measures usually are imposed by the UN or another international body of which the United States is a member, although they may be imposed unilaterally by the United States (e.g…

…It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for US military coordination with other US Government departments…

…Additionally, CCDRs and subordinate JFCs must work with US chiefs of mission, Department of State (DOS), and other departments and agencies to best integrate military actions with the diplomatic, economic, and informational instruments of national power…

…They may be directed without warning because of sudden changes in a country’s government, reoriented diplomatic or military relations with the United States, a sudden hostile threat to US OPERATION EASTERN EXIT On 2 January…

…are conducted outside the United States. Department of Defense provides similar support to US civil authorities for homeland defense and other operations in the US through operations. Stability operations civil support Shape Stability Enable Civil Authority…

…DOD, in collaboration with USG departments and agencies, and state, local, and tribal governments use the unifying structures and procedures provided by the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System in order to…