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DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

CJCSM 5120.01B

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JOINT STAFF

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20318

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MANUAL

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JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

References: See Enclosure I for References.

1. Purpose. This manual establishes adaptive joint doctrine procedures in

support of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s (CJCS’s) (referred to as

the Chairman, based on the context of use, for the remainder of the document)

responsibility to develop doctrine for the joint employment of the Armed Forces

of the United States, as directed in reference a and as established in references

b and c. Adaptive management of joint doctrine reduces revision time, while

maintaining high quality. It optimizes the joint doctrine library and preserves

linkage to joint functions and warfighter needs.

2. Superseded/Cancellation. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual

(CJCSM) 5120.01A, “Joint Doctrine Development Process,” 29 December 2014,

is hereby superseded.

3. Applicability. This manual applies to the Services, combatant commands

(CCMDs), Joint Staff, National Guard Bureau (NGB), combat support agencies

(CSAs), and other organizations involved in the development of joint doctrine.

4. Procedures. Detailed procedures for the development and staffing of joint

doctrine are provided in the enclosures.

5. Summary of Changes. This manual clarifies the responsibilities of the

Director, Joint Force Development (DJ-7); adds responsibilities of the Chief,

Joint Education and Doctrine, Joint Staff J-7 (Joint Force Development);

revises lead agent (LA), Joint Staff doctrine sponsor (JSDS), and technical

review authority (TRA) responsibilities (including the development and revision

of classified joint publications [JPs]); adds information on the purpose and

potential results of a preliminary review (PR); and provides details on LA/JSDS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ENCLOSURE A -- GENERAL ....................................................................... A-1

The Chairman ....................................................................................... A-1

The DJ-7 ............................................................................................... A-1

The Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine ............................................... A-1

The JDDC ............................................................................................. A-4

Services, CCMDs, Joint Staff Directorates, the NGB, and Selected

CCAs ............................................................................................... A-4

CSAs and the CCAs ............................................................................... A-5

Joint Doctrine Development and Revision Roles ..................................... A-6

ENCLOSURE B -- JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION

PROCESS ................................................................................................... B-1

Introduction .......................................................................................... B-1

JP Life Cycle .......................................................................................... B-2

Initiation Stage ...................................................................................... B-2

Development Stage ................................................................................ B-6

Approval Stage .................................................................................... B-18

Maintenance Stage .............................................................................. B-20

Revision Stage ..................................................................................... B-26

Appendix A -- Sample Project Proposal Format .................................. B-A-1

Appendix B -- Sample Program Directive Format ............................... B-B-1

Appendix C -- Joint Doctrine Research Sources (By Type) .................. B-C-1

Appendix D -- Sample Doctrine Tasker E-Mail ................................... B-D-1

Appendix E -- Sample Comment Matrix and Line-Out/Line-In

Format ........................................................................................ B-E-1

Appendix F -- Procedures to Comment on Adjudicated Comment

Matrix .......................................................................................... B-F-1

ENCLOSURE C -- JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT TOOL ....................... C-1

General ................................................................................................. C-1

The JDDT .............................................................................................. C-1

Basic Workflow Outline ......................................................................... C-3

Responsibilities ..................................................................................... C-4

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ENCLOSURE D -- JOINT PUBLICATION ORGANIZATION

FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................ D-1

JP Hierarchy ........................................................................................ D-1

JP Series Description ............................................................................ D-1

JP Titles ............................................................................................... D-2

JP Releasability .................................................................................... D-3

Printing and Distribution ...................................................................... D-3

ENCLOSURE E -- FORMATTING JOINT PUBLICATIONS .............................. E-1

Structure .............................................................................................. E-1

Page Formatting .................................................................................... E-9

Other Guidance ................................................................................... E-13

Appendix A -- Sample Joint Publication Organization and Format ..... E-A-1

ENCLOSURE F -- INFORMATION SYSTEMS ................................................ F-1

General ................................................................................................. F-1

Overview ............................................................................................... F-1

Information Systems ............................................................................. F-1

Purpose ................................................................................................. F-1

ENCLOSURE G -- JOINT DOCTRINE NOTE ................................................ G-1

General ................................................................................................ G-1

Purpose ................................................................................................ G-1

Objective and Scope ............................................................................. G-1

Procedures ........................................................................................... G-2

ENCLOSURE H -- ALLIED AND MULTINATIONAL JOINT DOCTRINE

DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................... H-1

Introduction ......................................................................................... H-1

Background .......................................................................................... H-1

Development ........................................................................................ H-2

WGs ..................................................................................................... H-3

Staffing ................................................................................................ H-3

Implementation .................................................................................... H-5

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ENCLOSURE I -- REFERENCES ................................................................... I-1

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................... GL-1

Part I -- Shortened Word Forms (Abbreviations, Acronyms, and

Initialisms) ............................................................................. GL-1

Part II -- Terms and Definitions ........................................................... GL-4

LIST OF FIGURES

1. Joint Publication Life Cycle ............................................................... B-2

2. Initiation Stage ................................................................................. B-3

3. Development Stage – New Publication ............................................... B-7

4. Program Directive Phase – New Publication ....................................... B-8

5. First Draft Development Phase – New Publication ........................... B-10

6. Final Coordination Development Phase – New Publication ............... B-15

7. Approval Stage – New and Existing Publications ............................. B-19

8. Revision Stage ................................................................................ B-27

9. Program Directive Phase – Existing Publication ............................... B-28

10. Revision Final Coordination Phase – Existing Publication .............. B-29

11. Joint Doctrine Note Timeline .......................................................... G-4

LIST OF TABLES

1. Sample Standard Comment Resolution Matrix .............................. B-E-4

2. Sample Joint Publication Adjudicated Matrix ................................ B-E-5

3. Sample Comments on Adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix ... B-F-2

4. Glossary Notations for Terms and Definitions Placement .................. E-8

5. Indenting Sample ........................................................................... E-11

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ENCLOSURE A

GENERAL

1. The Chairman. Reference c outlines the Chairman’s responsibilities.

2. The DJ-7:

a. Represents and advises the Chairman on all matters concerning joint

doctrine in accordance with (IAW) Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section

153 (reference a).

b. Approves JPs as described in reference c.

c. Approves outcomes for joint doctrine as described in Enclosure B.

Outcomes occur at any stage of the JP life cycle include validate (which

includes revalidation of doctrinal frameworks and terminology), update, revise,

consolidate, transfer, or cancel.

d. Chairs general officer/flag officer (GO/FO) or civilian equivalent-level

meetings, that include Services and CCMDs, to discuss and resolve joint

doctrine issues not resolved at the Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, level.

e. Sponsors any contentious joint doctrine issue for resolution in the Tank

process (see references d and e), if not satisfactorily resolved at the DJ-7 GO/

FO level.

3. The Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, will:

a. Be responsible to the DJ-7 on all matters concerning the joint doctrine

development process.

b. Ensure joint doctrine is consistent with DoD and Chairman policies and

strategic guidance.

c. Manage the joint doctrine development and revision process described in

Enclosure B: with Joint Doctrine Branch (JDB) managing JP hierarchy content

placement, packaging, and publishing and Joint Doctrine Analysis Branch

(JDAB) managing the content analysis and validation.

d. Waive, cease, or suspend any portion of the joint doctrine development

and revision process described in this document or Enclosure B.

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e. Implement CJCS directives and adaptive practice and disposition

recommendations. These changes will be made after review with the LA and

JSDS and notification to the joint doctrine development community (JDDC).

f. Publish and disseminate the Joint Doctrine Development and Assessment

Schedule (JDDAS) to the JDDC. The JDDAS will prioritize JP development; list

LAs and JSDSs; and project formal assessment report (FAR) completion, PRs,

special studies, and signature dates over a one-year period. This document is

published annually and updated semi-annually.

g. Produce a monthly joint doctrine assessment plan that refines FARs, PRs,

and special study scheduling and a monthly milestones schedule that reflects

due dates, dates for JWGs, JSDS and LA assignment changes, and additional

information prioritized as required.

h. Assign publication numbers for JPs and JDNs.

i. Assign LA, JSDS, and, when appropriate, a TRA. Review and approve

requests for adjustment of LA, JSDS, or TRA.

j. Incorporate joint lessons learned, insights, and validated elements of

approved concepts into joint doctrine.

k. Coordinate with Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Joint Test

and Evaluation (JT&E) for test projects that may impact joint doctrine.

l. Train JSDS and LA action officers (AOs). Train and support JSDS and LA

to develop quality JPs. Areas of focus include an overview of the joint doctrine

development process; JP draft writing standards; Joint Doctrine Development

Tool (JDDT) use; comment resolution matrix (CRM) adjudication; and

techniques to conduct JWGs that resolve issues and, when possible, achieve

JWG consensus on JP content.

m. Conduct front-end analysis (FEA) of all joint doctrine project proposals

and evaluate requirements. Recommend disposition to the Joint Doctrine

Planning Conference (JDPC) or staff a recommendation IAW out-of-cycle

proposal procedures (see Validation Phase).

n. Serve as the coordinating review authority (CRA) for the Joint Staff

unless otherwise directed to JSDSs. Collect and collate Joint Staff comments

to prepare the Joint Staff CRM for all publications, program directives (PDs),

and requests for feedback (RFFs). While a single Joint Staff position for

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conflicting comments is not required, the assigned JDB/JDAB AO will work in

consultation with the JSDS to minimize differences. However, when a JWG

requires a formal vote to decide an issue, the designated representative of the

Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, will cast a single vote for the Joint Staff.

Submit CRMs to the LA, JSDS, or assessment agent (AA), as required.

o. Sponsor and chair semiannual JDPCs to bring together representatives

from the JDDC to address doctrinal issues. Approve and promulgate the JDPC

minutes, which capture the discussions, recommendations, and decisions, to

the JDDC. Consider JDPC recommendations when making doctrine

development decisions.

p. Coordinate and manage the U.S. contribution to multinational joint

doctrine development efforts (references c, f, and g).

(1) Staff draft multinational doctrine publications with Joint Staff

directorates, Services, and selected CCMDs to ensure consistency with U.S.

law, policy, regulation, and doctrine to establish a coordinated U.S. position.

(2) Serve as JSDS for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied

Joint Doctrine (AJD) development and terminology committee proposal review

efforts.

(a) Establish procedures to ensure effective U.S. participation in

NATO AJD publication development and Military Committee Terminology Board

(MCTB) proposal review efforts.

(b) Appoint the U.S. head of delegation (HOD) to the Allied Joint

Operations Doctrine Working Group (AJODWG).

development projects and actions to the U.S. Military Representative to the

Military Committee.

(d) Set and manage internal U.S. milestones (and alliance-wide

milestones when the U.S. is the custodian or leader) for AJD development

projects.

(e) Represent the U.S. (or delegate authority for establishing the

U.S. position) at AJD custodial meetings and MCTB conferences. If not

attending, ensure the U.S. joint position is represented or submitted.

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q. Review doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and

education, personnel, facilities, and policy change recommendation (DCR)

packages submitted to the Joint Staff per reference h that contain joint

doctrine-related recommendations for their potential impact on current and

emerging joint doctrine.

r. Make recommendations to validate, update, revise, consolidate, transfer,

cancel, or conduct special studies regarding JPs at any stage of the JP life

cycle.

s. Remove JPs from the hierarchy that are not changed or revised within

five years. Identify relevant material in JPs slated to be removed to be

integrated into other JPs during their revision processes.

4. The JDDC. The JDDC is a diverse body of organizations that includes the

Joint Staff; CCMDs; Services; NGB; CSAs; National Defense University; United

States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command; and Chairman

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-controlled activities (CCAs). Reference c outlines

JDDC responsibilities.

5. Services, CCMDs, Joint Staff directorates, the NGB, and selected CCAs will:

a. Perform joint doctrine development activities as described in this

manual.

b. Serve as LA for assigned joint doctrine projects.

c. Assist in developing joint doctrine projects.

d. Participate in joint doctrine meetings (e.g., JDPCs and JWGs).

e. Assess JPs and observe exercises, real-world operations, war games, and

experiments to gather input. Respond to RFFs in support of the assessment

process.

f. Assign a single point of contact (POC), normally the CRA, for all joint

doctrine matters.

g. Joint Staff directorates will assign a POC to each JP for which the

directorate is assigned as JSDS. The POC will fully participate in doctrine

development from FEA (or RFF for approved JPs), through PD development, to

revision (or development) of drafts, to signature by the Chairman or DJ-7, as

well as in maintenance issues and actions.

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h. Except for Joint Staff directorates, assign a CRA for each joint doctrine

project to serve as the POC for the assigned publication.

i. Except for Joint Staff directorates, send a designated representative

(normally in the grade of O-6 or a civilian equivalent) to attend JDPCs and final

coordination (FC)/revision final coordination (RFC) JWGs. The representative

should be prepared to vote their organization’s position. If an appropriate

representative is not available, an O-6 or civilian equivalent-level representative

from a JDDC organization must send a delegation of authority memorandum

or e-mail identifying the alternate attendee for FC JWGs and JDPCs.

j. Review draft JPs, RFFs, and PDs for accuracy and relevancy. Ensure

capabilities, roles, and, where appropriate, tactics are properly described.

Comment on horizontal and vertical consistency with other approved and

emerging joint doctrine.

k. Services will review their Service and multi-Service publications for

horizontal and vertical consistency with joint doctrine.

l. Identify practices, procedures, and organizational constructs validated by

Service and joint war games and experiments, and based on extant capabilities,

for the JDDC to evaluate to improve joint doctrine.

m. Assign draft JPs for review by subordinate commands, components,

organizations, and agencies, as appropriate. Consolidate and adjudicate

comments and provide a coordinated position.

n. Make, validate, update, revise, consolidate, transfer, cancel, or special

study recommendations for JP disposition.

o. Except for the NGB, serve as U.S. custodian POC and conduct NATO

Allied joint publication (AJP) custodial duties for the development, maintenance,

and revision of NATO publications when assigned custodianship responsibilities

of a NATO publication.

6. CSAs and the CCAs will:

a. Assign a POC to support the joint doctrine development process.

b. Assist in developing joint doctrine projects as appropriate.

c. Serve as TRA for assigned joint doctrine projects.

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d. Participate in joint doctrine conferences (e.g., JDPCs and JWGs).

e. Support the assessment of JPs; provide inputs from the analysis of

exercises, real-world operations, and experiments. Respond to all RFFs in

support of the assessment process.

f. Review, analyze, and evaluate draft JPs for technical accuracy and

relevancy. Comment on horizontal and vertical consistency with other

approved and emerging joint doctrine.

g. Make, validate, update, revise, consolidate, transfer, or cancel

recommendations for JP disposition.

h. Ensure agency capabilities, roles, and procedures are accurately

described.

7. Joint Doctrine Development and Revision Roles. Joint Staff J-7 will post

joint doctrine management products on the Joint Electronic Library Plus

(JEL+) Website at <https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/generic.jsp>. The JDDC will also

receive most products posted on JEL+ via e-mail. Additionally, JDAB will

distribute RFFs and JDB will distribute JP draft products directly to

interorganizational stakeholders. Members of the JDDC participate in the joint

doctrine development process in one or more of the following roles:

a. LA. JDB, on behalf of the DJ-7, assigns an LA for each joint doctrine

project

(1) The LA authors, develops, and maintains an assigned JP.

(2) The LA will meet milestones in the PD or promulgation

memorandum. If unable to meet these milestones, the LA will coordinate a

GO/FO or civilian equivalent request for milestone adjustment and forward it

to the Joint Staff J-7. The LA will provide products to the JSDS that adhere to

the standards outlined in this manual. The JSDS, in coordination with Chief,

Joint Education and Doctrine, may return substandard products to the LA for

revision.

(3) Joint Staff J-7 is the LA for the capstone publications, JP 1, Volume

1, “Joint Warfighting,” and Volume 2, “The Joint Force.”

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(4) JDB, on behalf of the Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, will

assign a Joint Staff directorate, Service, CCMD, or the NGB as LA for all other

joint doctrine projects.

(5) The assignment of the LA is based on available expertise in the

subject matter of the joint doctrine project and resources available. LA

assignments or reassignments are formalized in the PD or by Chief, Joint

Education and Doctrine, memorandum if a PD revision is not anticipated.

(6) Upon assignment as LA, the LA will contact the Joint Staff J-7 JDB

to receive information and training. This can include coordinating

interorganizational stakeholder submissions with the JSDS and reviewing

procedures for creating or revising a classified JP.

b. Joint Staff Directorate and JSDS. JDB, on behalf of the Director, Joint

Staff (DJS), assigns a Joint Staff directorate to sponsor each joint doctrine

project. Joint Staff directorates have cognizance over their keystone

publication and each assigned publication. Each directorate will annually

advise DJ-7 of potential consolidation, cancellation, or transfer of publications

they sponsor. Joint Staff directorates, in coordination with or initiated by J-7

JDB, may recommend an update, change, or early revision to any JP they

sponsor, regardless of where that JP is in its normal life cycle. The JSDS can

present content and terminology solutions for their JP series by identifying

modifications to keystone publications.

c. Sponsoring directorates appoint an AO to be the JSDS for each assigned

JP. The JSDS works with the LA or primary review authority (PRA), reviews

and adjudicates comments received from the JDDC during Joint Staff action

processing (JSAP) staffing, and leads joint doctrine projects from assignment

through signature.

(1) Joint Staff directorates will notify Joint Staff J-7 when JSDS AOs

are assigned or changed. The Joint Staff J-7 will notify the JDDC of JSDS

assignments and changes. The JSDS AO will either manage or participate in

the assessment, development or revision, and approval of JPs under their

purview. JSDS AO responsibilities start with developing RFF questions with

the AA and LA, and include participation in and preparation of JWGs to

adjudicate JDDC comments and manage signature draft facilitation.

(2) JSDSs will monitor the development of their publications; work with

the Joint Staff J-7 AO to resolve contentious issues; and analyze publications

for possible consolidation, cancellation, or transition. When requested, the

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JSDS will provide access to subject matter experts (SMEs) and source

documents and otherwise facilitate resolution of contentious issues.

(3) The JSDS communicates with the Office of the Secretary of Defense

(OSD) on JP issues and relays OSD’s position back to the Joint Staff J-7 and

the JDDC. JSDS coordination with OSD should start with the RFF. JSDSs

represent OSD on all matters related to joint doctrine revision. In all stages of

JP development and revision, the JSDS facilitates Joint Staff review and

identifies additional participants and staffing requirements. Other participants

may include other USG departments and agencies, nongovernmental

organizations, and private-sector stakeholder input. For JPs with multiple

OSD primary staff assistant (PSA) responses, the Office of the Under Secretary

of Defense for Policy deconflicts OSD PSA comments through the JSDS. These

comments are provided to the JSDS or LA through the JDDT. Comments

provided from outside DoD will follow procedures outlined in a separate

interorganizational matrix to be submitted directly to the JSDS for

incorporation into the JDDT.

(4) For Presidential, Secretary of Defense (SecDef), Chairman, or Joint

Staff J-7 policy revisions that affect joint doctrine, Joint Staff J-7 will

coordinate content changes developed by the assigned JSDS and LA to align

joint doctrine with that policy.

(5) The JSDS or LA will meet milestones in the PD or promulgation

memorandum. If the JSDS or LA cannot meet these milestones, the JSDS or

LA will submit a GO/FO or civilian equivalent-level request to the Joint Staff J-

7 for milestone adjustment.

(6) Upon assignment as a JSDS, the lead AO will contact Chief, Joint

Education and Doctrine, or JDB to receive training on the duties and

responsibilities of a JSDS.

(7) If any portion of a JP, to include appendices and annexes, contains

classified or other sensitive information, the JSDS, in consultation with the LA

and appropriate security manager (and PRA, if one has been designated, and

TRA, if one has been assigned), will verify the proper security classification

markings and handling restrictions (including paragraph and figure portion

marking) are implemented. This responsibility applies to both derivative and

originally developed classified content. JPs will only have one classified

appendix.

d. PRA. The LA may assign a PRA for each joint doctrine project.

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(1) The LA and the PRA may be the same.

(2) In general, the PRA is the primary author of a JP project. The PRA

conducts the detailed research, analysis, and coordination to develop and

maintain the assigned publication under the guidance of the LA IAW

Enclosures B and C.

e. CRA. The CRA is an agency or organization, Service, CCMD, the NGB, or

a CSA appointed to assist the LA, PRA, JSDS, and AA to develop and maintain

joint doctrine.

(1) CRAs review, analyze, and comment on each version of a new or

revised JP or JDN. Additionally, CRAs collate and adjudicate command

responses, providing a single, coordinated organizational position for PDs,

drafts, proposed JP changes, and RFFs. When processing classified content,

the CRA verifies that a valid source provides the required classification,

releasability, and portion marking for all classified text or figures.

(2) JDB consolidates input from the Air Land Sea Application Center,

National Defense University, JT&E, CCAs, and other non-voting DoD members

that participate in the doctrine development process. The Joint Staff J-7

consolidates these comments, checks for duplications, corrects administrative

errors, and submits a single CRM to the LA, JSDS, or AA. For classified

publications, the Joint Staff J-7 verifies that responding organizations have

provided a valid source for the classified comments (including classification,

releasability, and portion markings) prior to submitting the CRM to the

LA/JSDS/AA. The JDB AO incorporates the Joint Staff J-7 consolidated

comments into the overall CRM and the LA, JSDS, or AA adjudicates them via

normal doctrine development processes. Non-voting organizations are

encouraged to attend JWGs to participate in discussions and defend their

positions.

(3) CRAs ensure joint doctrine proposals or products produced by their

commands or organizations are prepared and processed IAW reference c, this

manual, and other applicable guidelines.

f. TRA. A TRA is an organization that may be tasked to provide specialized

technical or administrative expertise to the PRA and LA. TRAs are secondary

researchers and writers in their areas of expertise throughout the development

or revision phase. To ensure the best product, the TRA should be involved in

the drafting of the development or revision.

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(1) Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, approves TRA support from

outside the LA’s chain of command.

(2) Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, may assign more than one

TRA.

(3) The PD normally designates the TRA(s), but Chief, Joint Education

and Doctrine, may assign a TRA based on the request of an LA or PRA during

the development process.

(4) TRAs review, analyze, and provide comments on draft PDs and JPs

for accuracy and compliance with policy and current and emerging doctrine in

their areas of expertise. The TRA is part of the writing team and assists the LA

and PRA (if designated) in the authorship of the publication. The TRA may also

assist the LA and JSDS during adjudication of CRMs by providing

recommendations in their area of expertise. Additionally, TRAs should attend

JWGs.

(5) TRAs will assist the JSDS in determining the classification and

marking of information within a classified JP or a classified appendix or annex.

g. AA. Joint Staff J-7 will assign an AA for each publication. The AA,

normally from JDAB, conducts PRs, targeted updates, or assessments on JPs

IAW the JDDAS. The depth of analysis for a PR and FAR vary, but each

revolves around the analysis process described in Enclosure B, paragraph 6.b.

h. JDDC. In addition to responsibilities described earlier in this manual,

members of the JDDC, specified in reference c, comprise the primary

publication review community for joint doctrine products. JDDC members

review and comment on new JPs and JDNs, those in revision, and assessment

RFFs.

(1) JDDC members normally meet semiannually at the JDPC. While

JDPCs are usually conducted in person, they may be held via teleconference at

the discretion of the Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, who chairs the JDPC

for the DJ-7. This is a forum for JDDC voting members to share perspectives;

vote on formal project proposals; address key joint doctrinal and operational

issues; and discuss potential changes to the joint doctrine development

process, the status of JP projects and emerging publications, and other

initiatives. The JDPC and the plenary session are typically an unclassified

forum. Classified executive or breakout sessions may be conducted.

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(2) The chairperson moderates the members’ discussion to achieve

consensus on issues and future actions. If required, such as for a formal

project proposal, the chairperson will ask for and record the voting members’

votes to determine the majority position. The chairperson also considers the

perspectives of non-voting JDDC members. However, DoD non-voting

members that fall under OSD oversight (PSAs, DoD agencies, and field

activities) must coordinate their position(s) through the JSDS for Joint Staff J-

7 consideration. In the case of a tie vote, the chairperson will provide a single

vote for the Joint Staff. After the JDPC, Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine,

will send a JDPC report to the DJ-7 with a memorandum of recommendations

for actions based on the voting members’ discussion and votes. The DJ-7 will

publish a subsequent memorandum with decisions. Chief, Joint Education

and Doctrine, will forward the final JDPC report and DJ-7 memorandum to the

JDDC and post a copy on JEL+.

(3) The voting members of the JDDC are the CCMDs, Services, NGB,

and Joint Staff J-7. While every effort is made to disseminate issues prior to

the JDPC, previously announced issues may change and new issues may

surface that require discussion by all members and adjudication by the voting

members. The voting members vote based upon discussions and material

presented at the JDPC. However, this requirement does not relieve Joint Staff

J-7 of staffing responsibilities as outlined in references c and d.

(4) Non-voting members of the JDDC, interagency representatives, and

multinational partners also frequently attend the JDPC. Non-voting members’

positions are addressed through the Joint Staff J-7.

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ENCLOSURE B

JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION PROCESS

1. Introduction. This enclosure describes the joint doctrine development and

revision process.

a. General. Joint doctrine’s purpose is to enhance readiness and improve

the operational effectiveness of joint forces by providing fundamental principles

that guide the development and employment of U.S. military forces toward

common objectives. Based on extant capabilities, joint doctrine reflects best

practices and lessons learned from operations, training, exercises, and, when

appropriate, validated concepts. Joint doctrine also includes standardized

terminology and may include tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), where

TTP add clarity to the operational discussion or joint equities are not

adequately covered in Service or multi-Service doctrine. The Chairman,

through the Joint Staff J-7, distributes joint doctrine using the Joint Electronic

Library (JEL) and JEL+ web portals. The JDDC uses the JDDT to revise

existing publications and develop new ones.

b. Development Philosophy. The goal of joint doctrine is to optimize the

application of U.S. military power, in conjunction with other instruments of

national power, to support strategic objectives. Remembering this goal assists

in keeping focus throughout the joint doctrine development process. While the

principal target audiences for these publications are military forces at the

operational level of warfare, various interorganizational participants may use

these publications in both operational and strategic forums to better

understand the organizations, capabilities, and operating philosophy of joint

forces. Joint doctrine evolves to meet continuously changing national security

challenges. The JDDC identifies and addresses these challenges through

development of new JPs and revisions of existing JPs. The hierarchy of JPs

holistically supports joint employment of the Armed Forces of United States.

Individual JPs focus on specific topics, but they are not intended as single-

source documents. Joint forces use each JP in conjunction with other JPs in

the joint doctrine hierarchy. While some redundancy of content is necessary

for continuity between JPs, redundant information, especially overviews and

general descriptions, is restricted to material necessary to that JP’s purpose.

JPs will refer readers to the appropriate source publication for additional

details specific to that function or operation.

c. Information Systems. Various information systems support

development, revision, and distribution of approved joint doctrine. See

Enclosure F for a description of these systems.

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2. JP Life Cycle. The life cycle of a JP is a sequence of five stages—initiation,

development (a new JP), approval, maintenance, and revision (an existing

JP). The stages reflect the systematic way the JDDC creates, validates, and

revises joint doctrine. Once approved, a publication remains in the life cycle

until it is no longer required. When no longer required as a separate product,

relevant strategic and operational material in the publication will be

consolidated with another JP or transferred to another publication. Each stage

contains discrete phases that include key actions and deliverables, as Figure 1

shows.

3. Initiation Stage. All new JPs begin in the initiation stage (Figure 2). This

stage starts when Joint Staff J-7 receives a proposal to develop a new JP and

ends at the conclusion of the validation phase. The initiation stage has three

phases: proposal, FEA, and validation.

Figure 1. Joint Publication Life Cycle

Initiation

Maintenance

Revision

Development

Approval

Proposal

Approval



Validate

Update

Revise



Consolidate

Transfer

Cancel

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Directive

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End

Analysis

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Assessment

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Study

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Validation

Preliminary

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Coordination

If Required

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Final

Coordination

Joint Publication Life Cycle

new publication existing publication start point new/existing publication

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a. Proposal Phase. Any JDDC member may propose a new JP. However, a

Service, CCMD, the NGB, or a Joint Staff directorate must formally submit the

proposal by GO/FO or civilian equivalent memorandum.

(1) While the Joint Staff J-7 solicits project proposals for consideration

four months prior to each semiannual JDPC, the JDDC members may submit

a proposal at any time to the Joint Staff J-7, ATTN: Chief, Joint Education and

Doctrine, using the format shown in Appendix A to Enclosure B. Adherence to

this format, and early coordination with Joint Staff J-7 doctrine personnel,

facilitates the proposal’s staffing and review. Joint Staff J-7 reviews proposals

for content, rationale, and completeness and returns insufficient proposals to

the submitting agency with comment. A clear and complete proposal, with

sound justification and an explicit scope, is essential to the Joint Staff J-7 FEA

and an informed JDPC vote on the proposal. Proposals will include a draft of

the PD as depicted in Appendix B to Enclosure B and a concept paper. The

Figure 2. Initiation Stage

1 2

Proposal Phase

Front End

Analysis

Phase

Validation

Phase

Proposal

Idea

Approved

Proposal

Initiation Development

Months

Approval Maintenance

Initiation Stage

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detailed concept paper provides the basis for completing the FEA and should,

at a minimum:

(a) Show how the subject meets the definition of joint doctrine.

(b) Identify the perceived doctrinal void.

void.

(d) List the capabilities necessary to execute the doctrine.

(e) Identify relevant sections of JPs and other sources deemed

critical to an accurate analysis of the proposal.

(f) Describe the scope of the publication.

(g) Recommend any unique command relationships necessary to

execute the doctrine.

(2) A JDDC member may propose moving information in a multi-

Service publication or related information to a new or existing JP. Multi-

Service transition proposals will consist of:

(a) An information paper outlining the doctrinal void the multi-

Service publication or information fills, the value it adds, and

recommendations for its placement in the joint doctrine hierarchy;

(b) A PD based on the publication’s program statement, to include

assignment of JSDS and LA (and TRA, if applicable); and

b. FEA Phase. After Joint Staff J-7 accepts a project proposal as sufficient

(i.e., meets the above requirements), Joint Staff J-7 will conduct the FEA.

(1) The FEA includes an examination of relevant sources, such as

current law and policies; international agreements; lessons learned files and

databases; extant and emerging joint, multi-Service, Service, and multinational

doctrine and TTP; approved campaign and operation plans, exercise issues,

and observations; related joint concepts; experimentation results; JT&E

reports; and DCR packages. It might also include the results of interviews,

meetings, and JWGs, as well as research from other sources. This research

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should identify relevant sources critical to an accurate analysis of the proposal

and to the initial development of the PD and first draft (FD).

(2) The FEA analyst determines whether the subject meets the

definition of joint doctrine, whether a doctrinal void actually exists (i.e., if there

is an existing requirement), and whether the proposed doctrine is based on

extant capabilities. These criteria are used to determine whether the proposal

is acceptable. Based on this analysis, the FEA will recommend one of the

following options to the JDPC at the validation phase:

(a) There is no requirement for a new publication.

(b) There is a requirement to change or revise an existing

publication(s).

(d) The proposal addresses subjects that should be nominated for

possible multi-Service, multinational, or other publication such as a JDN.

(3) If the FEA recommends a new publication, it may also recommend

an LA. However, the Joint Staff J-7 will formally assign the LA in the PD as

outlined in paragraph 4.a.

(4) Joint Staff J-7 will distribute the completed FEA in the JDPC read-

ahead package by posting the FEA and associated proposal on the JDPC

Intelink Website at least 30 calendar days before the JDPC convenes. Decision

briefings will not be presented to the JDPC until this requirement is met.

c. Validation Phase

(1) Routine Proposals for Joint Doctrine. The sponsoring organization

briefs the proposal and the Joint Staff J-7 briefs the FEA at a semiannual

JDPC. JDDC voting members deliberate and vote on the proposal and

corresponding FEA recommendations. JDDC voting members may also

recommend an LA. Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, consolidates the

voting results and forwards a formal recommendation to DJ-7 for decision.

(2) Out-of-Cycle Proposal. The Joint Staff J-7 will review project

proposals submitted outside the semiannual JDPC to determine sufficiency.

JDAB will conduct a FEA to determine whether the proposal meets the

requirements. If the proposal is insufficient, the Joint Staff J-7 returns it to

the sponsoring organization with comment. Joint Staff J-7 forwards an

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accepted proposal and FEA recommendations to JDDC voting members for

immediate review and vote via a JSAP IAW references c and d. The Joint Staff

J-7 collects and adjudicates the voting members’ responses and develops a

consolidated recommendation that is submitted to the DJ-7 for a decision. The

JDDC will have 15 calendar days for planner-level review of the

recommendation and, if required, an additional 15 calendar days to resolve

contentious issues.

(3) DJ-7’s decision will result in one of the following:

(a) No action required (i.e., no need for the proposed publication).

(b) Revise an existing publication or a publication under

development.

(d) Determine whether an alternate publication, such as a multi-

Service or multinational publication or a JDN, would be more appropriate.

(4) After DJ-7 approves a proposal for development, Joint Staff J-7 will

monitor the progress of each joint doctrine project; present status updates

during each JDPC; and assist the LA and the JSDS, as required, to ensure

complete coordination and timely completion.

4. Development Stage. The development stage starts when a new publication

project is validated or initiated (e.g., new, Change 1). It ends with a post-JWG-

adjudicated CRM. Additional information and assistance is also available in

reference i.

a. Development Stage—New Publication. Normal development of a JP

follows a 20-month process that starts with the proposal approval and ends

with a post-JWG-adjudicated CRM (see Figure 3). The development stage has

three phases: PD development, FD development, and FC development.

b. The Writing Team. Each JP in development or revision has a writing

team that prepares the draft JP. The writing team includes the JSDS, LA, and,

if assigned, a TRA and a PRA. Enclosure A describes responsibilities of each

individual. The JSDS, LA, TRA, and PRA can have other individuals assist

them. Under JSDS and LA leadership, the team collaborates on the

distribution of writing responsibilities, which may vary based on available

expertise, the JP’s topic, and other factors. Regardless of the distribution of

writing responsibilities, the LA and JSDS are responsible for delivering

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products as this manual describes and for coordinating development with the

JDDC. This manual refers to “writing team” as an informal convention unless

reference to a specific individual is necessary.

c. PD Development Phase. Joint Staff J-7 develops and coordinates PDs for

joint doctrine projects (Figure 4). The DJ-7 approves PDs. The PD provides the

JDDC with the JP scope, which covers the framework for the type and detail of

information desired within the JP. The PD also provides a chapter outline,

major paragraph entries, and appendices the writing team will follow during

development. JDDC voting members must review and agree to the proposed

changes. Additionally, the PD contains milestones, references recommended

for use in developing the publication, and POCs (see Appendix B of this

enclosure for an example of a PD).

(1) Once a DJ-7 memorandum approves a new publication project, the

LA has 15 calendar days to announce to the JDDC the intent to convene a PD

JWG or provide a preliminary coordination (PC) draft PD to Joint Staff J-7 for

Figure 3. Development Stage – New Publication

5 10

15 20

Program

Directive Phase

(5 Months)

First Draft Phase

(9.5 Months)

Final Coordination

Phase

(5.5 Months)

Approved

Proposal

Post-JWG

Adjudicated

CRM

Initiation Development

Months

Approval Maintenance

Development Stage - New Publication

Legend

CRM comment resolution matrix JWG joint working group

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staffing. If contentious issues are anticipated, the LA should schedule a PD

JWG.

(a) If the LA decides to host a PD JWG, Joint Staff J-7 provides the

JDDC at least 30 days’ notice. Joint Staff J-7 and the JSDS will assist the LA

with the PD JWG. Attendees should include JDDC voting members, the LA,

the JSDS, the PRA (if assigned), and Joint Staff directorates. Other interested

parties may also attend. The PD JWG will develop the PD FC draft, which the

LA submits to Joint Staff J-7 for staffing. Joint Staff J-7 will normally release

the draft FC PD for coordination within 15 calendar days of receipt. The JDDC

will have 30 days for planner-level review of the FC PD and, if required, 15

calendar days to resolve contentious issues.

(b) If the LA chooses not to convene a PD JWG, the LA will develop

a PC PD in coordination with the TRA (if assigned). Joint Staff J-7 will

normally release the submitted draft PC PD for staffing within 15 days of

receipt. Joint Staff J-7 will staff the PC PD for 30 calendar days, and the LA

Figure 4. Program Directive Phase – New Publication

1 2 4

3 5

Draft Program

Directive

(1 Month)

PC PD (2 Months)

JSAP JSAPAdjudication

Adjudi-

cation

FC PD (1.5 Months)

Approval

Program Directive Phase (5 Months)

Approved

Proposal

(DJ-7)

Approved

(DJ-7)

Months

Program Directive Phase - New Publication

Legend

DJ-7 Director, Joint Staff J-7

FC final coordination

J-7 Joint Staff Directorate for Joint Force Development

JSAP Joint Staff action processing

LA lead agent

PC preliminary coordination

PD program directive

Draft PD

due from

LA to J-7.

LA has 30

days to

resolve

contentious

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send FC PD

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will have 30 calendar days to resolve issues and submit an FC PD to Joint Staff

J-7. Joint Staff J-7 will normally release the draft FC PD for coordination

within 15 calendar days of receipt. The JDDC will have 30 days for planner-

level review of the FC PD and, if required, 15 calendar days to resolve

contentious issues.

(2) Approval of the PD starts the time line for the FD development

phase of the publication, unless DJ-7 directs alternative time lines to the ones

specified in the approved PD.

(3) If the writing team decides to adjust the JP’s scope with

administrative changes during the FD (or RFC), the team will address changes

in appropriate comments. The JWG will adjudicate the changes by a

consensus vote. However, if Joint Staff J-7 determines the JWG-proposed

changes significantly alter the intent of the original PD, Joint Staff J-7 may

direct staffing IAW reference d and adjust development or revision milestones.

d. FD Development. As Figure 5 shows, the writing team will develop an

FD of the JP based on guidance provided in the PD and the procedures

described below. The LA will submit the completed FD to Joint Staff J-7 based

on the milestone established in the PD, which is normally five months after the

PD is published. Joint Staff J-7 will format the FD and subsequent versions,

post them on JEL+, and staff them IAW reference d after loading into the

JDDT.

(1) Early in the development of the FD, the writing team should

produce an expanded outline as a project management tool. This can range

from detailed paragraphs for each chapter outlined in the approved PD to the

inclusion of drafts of essential subject matter or potentially contentious

portions for review and concurrence. This outline helps confirm that the

direction of the publication’s development complies with the intended scope

and addresses operational-level considerations of interest to the target

audience. It also reduces time lost due to misunderstanding within the writing

team, ensures the PD outline is being followed, eases resolution of complex and

contentious issues, and enhances the quality of the FD. The LA/JSDS should

submit the expanded draft, if developed, to the Joint Staff J-7 AO for internal

staffing to ensure the scope is not exceeded.

(2) The writing team will adhere to formatting rules in Enclosure E.

The writing team and Joint Staff J-7 will create and edit all drafts in Microsoft

(MS) Word.

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(3) The writing team may quote verbatim sentences, paragraphs, and

passages taken directly from previously approved publications. It is not

common practice to cite the reference unless the context is written as to allow

such reference; for example “As stated in JP 1…” is acceptable. Limit copying

text verbatim from other JPs to information that is within the scope of the

publication, provides context, and does not repeat information found

elsewhere. Quoting a paragraph and putting “(JP 1)” at the end is not

acceptable. Likewise, the writing team should not include extensive, duplicate

text from policy documents; instead, refer readers to the applicable document.

Some duplication of the text from policy documents for roles and

responsibilities discussion relevant to a JP’s topic and scope may be

acceptable. The LA and JSDS must align JPs with policy. Alignment means

that the doctrine must faithfully implement the intentions of DoD and National

policy even if doctrine uses different organization and terminology.

(4) The writing team will use, to the greatest extent possible, previously

approved terminology contained in the text of other JPs or in the DoD

Figure 5. First Draft Development Phase – New Publication

1 2 64

75 9 9.5

First Draft

due from

LA to J-7.

Adjudicated

CRM due

(JSAP + 30

days).

JWG

FD Production

(5 Months)

JSAP JDDC

(2 Months)

Adjudication LA

(2 Months)

FD Review and Adjudication

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Prep

J-7

(0.5

Mos)

First Draft Phase (9.5 Months)

Approved

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Post-JWG

Adjudicated

Matrix

Months

First Draft Development Phase - New Publication

Legend

CRM comment resolution matrix

DJ-7 Director, Joint Staff J-7

FD first draft

J-7 Joint Staff Directorate for Joint Force Development

JDDC joint doctrine development community

JSAP Joint Staff action processing

JWG joint working group

LA lead agent

Mos months

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Prep preparation

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Dictionary. The writing team, assisted by the JDB AO, must review existing

DoD Dictionary terminology sourced by or related to the subject matter of the

publication for relevance and currency. Include and annotate obsolete

terminology in the glossary for deletion from reference j. When use of terms

and definitions not contained in reference j is required, include these terms

and their proposed definitions in the draft publication’s glossary (see Enclosure

E for additional guidance). The glossary of a JP will contain only terms and

definitions that are sourced, or proposed to be sourced, in reference j to that

specific JP. Upon approval of the publication (or upon approval of a change or

revision), Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, will include any changes to

reference j (new, modified, or deleted terms and definitions).

(5) While references k, l, and m provide editorial guidance relevant to

the development and revision of JPs and JDNs, the editorial guidance

presented in this manual takes precedence.

(6) Use only photographs, figures, quotes, and vignettes relevant to the

subject matter and essential to the clarity and understanding of the content in

a JP. Include these items in the FD for JDDC review and acceptance.

(7) When using the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS),

an after action report, or other source file information, authors should provide

sourcing information (such as JLLIS reference identification numbers) with the

comment rationale to allow for independent analysis by the LA and JDDC.

(8) The LA or PRA shall review and update all references to ensure the

most recent issuances were used to update the text and are reflected in

reference list prior to staffing the FD or an RFC.

(9) Most joint doctrine is written for public release. The LA/PRA and

JSDS should minimize the use of classified or operationally sensitive

information. When classified or operationally sensitive information is essential

to develop a topic, the LA/PRA and JSDS must portion mark classified content

and should obtain assistance in overall classification and marking from the

appropriate classifying authority. The JSDS will also determine the

releasability of sensitive, controlled, or classified JPs to domestic and foreign

audiences. Pursuant to the JSDS’s determination, JDB will provide

releasability and distribution guidance in each JP’s administrative instructions

(see sample administrative instructions appendix in Enclosure E). When

feasible, the LA/PRA and JSDS should place classified content in an appendix

to facilitate releasability of the JP.

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(10) The writing team should use collaboration tools and, if required,

conduct coordination meetings and JWGs to develop the FD. Collaborative

practices enable SMEs to provide accurate information on extant roles,

organizations, capabilities, employment philosophy, and specific Service

equities and how they integrate and synchronize enabling the joint force

commander (JFC) to optimize the joint force. Collaboration also enables a more

detailed and accurate review for vertical and horizontal consistency with other

approved JPs. Later in the development of the FD, it may be useful for the

writing team to produce an author’s draft for informal review by the JDDC.

This may consist of complete drafts of each of the chapters and appendices.

This collaborative approach helps confirm the publication’s development is

consistent with current joint doctrine and enhances the quality of the FD.

(11) Upon completion of the draft publication, the LA will ensure any

TRA named in the PD has reviewed it for technical accuracy. Joint Staff J-7

will verify with the LA that any TRA review was completed prior to formatting.

The LA will then forward an electronic version of the draft in MS Word as

described in paragraph 2.b. of Enclosure E to Joint Staff J-7 for formatting. JP

drafts that do not meet writing standards briefed during training will be

returned to the LA for corrective action. Joint Staff J-7 will review the draft for

administrative and editorial errors, and correct them, before placing the draft

in JDDT. The text will be in a single column, with single-space layout. Line

numbers will be included in draft publications to enable accurate reference to

change recommendations. Publication figures will be provided to Joint Staff J-

7 electronically as separate files in a common graphics format, appropriately

annotated to convey location in the publication. Photos included, if any,

should graphically illustrate a particular doctrinal point. Because JPs are not

printed, but are distributed electronically, every effort should be made to

minimize the bandwidth requirements to transmit a publication. Should it be

necessary to insert photographs, they will be provided in Joint Photographic

Experts Group (JPEG) format with a minimum resolution of 266 dots per inch

(dpi) with a size of 5.75 inches x 3.75 inches for landscape orientation and 3

inches x 4.6 inches for portrait orientation.

(12) After formatting, Joint Staff J-7 will post the FD on JEL+ and on

JDDT. Joint Staff J-7 will prepare and disseminate the FD from the LA and

staff the package IAW the PD. The glossary will use line-out/line-in format to

highlight any new or proposed changes to terms and definitions for which the

new JP is assuming prepotency and that would be included in reference j.

(13) The JDDC will have approximately 60 calendar days to review the

publication and provide comments to the LA and Joint Staff J-7. Comments

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will be made IAW guidance and examples in Appendix E to Enclosure B or

instructions per JDDT user guidelines.

(a) The Joint Staff, Services, CCMDs, CSAs, NGB, and CRAs will

follow the procedures in Enclosure B for commenting on the FD within the

JDDT. In some instances, Joint Staff J-7 may decide to use a traditional CRM

to staff the draft. In those instances, CRAs will submit only one CRM for

review and adjudication. The CRA will collate and deconflict the CRM to

provide their organization’s position, which will be submitted via NIPRNET,

unless the CRM contains classified information. Classified comments must

include the classification source and will be submitted via SIPRNET. Joint

Staff J-7 will function as the Joint Staff CRA and consolidate comments from

all non-voting JDDC members and other USG departments and agencies to

provide the LA with a single Joint Staff CRM. CSAs are authorized to submit

their comments directly to the LA or Joint Staff J-7.

(b) CRAs will review comments electronically using the JDDT

(Enclosure C) or, if specified by Joint Staff J-7, the standard CRM format in

general comment or line-out/line-in format with supporting rationale. When

using a CRM and suggesting additional text, include specific text with the

comment in line-out/line-in format. CRM comments should include whole

sentences from the draft to ensure clarity for the JDDC when reviewing the

comment in the CRM. Keep general comments to a minimum. Line-out/line-in

is the accepted method of comment for JPs. Specific line-out/line-in examples

are provided in Table 1 in Appendix E to this enclosure. The MS Word “track

changes” function should not be used if using the standard CRM format

because the changes are often lost when comments are consolidated and

sorted.

comments: critical, major, substantive, and administrative. See Appendix E to

Enclosure B for descriptions and examples.

(14) In the JDDT, Joint Staff J-7 assigns the LA or JSDS for each JP

and subsequently assigns CRAs from the Services, CCMDs, NGB, and CSAs.

When the commenting window closes and all comments have been received,

the LA adjudicates the comments. The adjudication of each comment includes

a rationale for rejection or modification of critical and major comments and

may include rationales for rejected or modified substantive comments. The

JDDT report is in Rich Text Format and should be converted to docx format for

use and reduction in file size. Specific guidance on the review process and

adjudication of comment matrices can be found in Appendix E to this

enclosure, which also contains a sample of the comment matrix used when

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commenting on doctrine items not using the JDDT (e.g., PDs, AJPs, classified

publications). The LA/JSDS (in coordination with the assigned TRA) will

normally complete and forward the adjudicated CRM to Joint Staff J-7 within

30 calendar days of the JSAP suspense for providing comments.

(15) A Joint Staff J-7 AO will review the matrix to determine if it is in

the proper format (e.g., all comments have a proposed adjudication, rationales

are included for rejected or modified critical and major review comments, the

CRM is properly sorted, all attachments referenced in the CRM are included,

and matrices containing classified information are marked). If the matrix is in

the proper format, it will be forwarded to the JDDC for review. It will also be

posted to JEL+ in the Development section. If the CRM is not properly

formatted, the Joint Staff J-7 AO will either correct it or return the CRM to the

LA for correction. Classified matrices with missing or conflicting classification

or releasability information will be returned to the JSDS for resolution. If the

Joint Staff J-7 AO has scheduled a JWG, the LA will forward the adjudicated

CRM to Joint Staff J-7 at least 12 working days prior to the JWG so the Joint

Staff J-7 AO can send the CRM with all attachments to the JDDC at least 10

working days in advance. The Joint Staff J-7 AO should consider extra time for

holidays. Failure to make the established deadline may result in rescheduling

the JWG.

(a) The Joint Staff J-7 AO and LA/JSDS will determine if a virtual

JWG is a better option than meeting in person. A virtual JWG can provide a

mechanism for the JDDC to receive input from the JDDC to enable the LA or

JSDS to adjudicate matrices and produce final drafts. A virtual JWG may be a

viable option when the total number of comments is relatively small and there

are no critical comments or contentious issues. If the decision is to conduct a

virtual JWG, Joint Staff J-7 will forward the adjudicated matrix to the JDDC

who will review the CRM and notify Joint Staff J-7 and the LA/JSDS of the

specific comment(s) being challenged. The Joint Staff J-7 AO will allow a

minimum of 10 working days for CRM review. See Appendix F to Enclosure B

for procedures to comment on adjudicated CRMs for virtual JWGs.

(b) The JWG’s decisions on CRM comments are the final

adjudication of the FD and provide the authoritative basis to develop the FC

draft. JWG decisions and rationale will be documented in the CRM. Post-

JWG-adjudicated matrices are usually delivered for preparation of the next

draft within 60 calendar days after the JSAP suspense for comments.

e. FC Draft. Joint Staff J-7 will develop the FC draft using the consolidated

FD CRM (Figure 6). Unless agreed to by the JWG or directed by the Chairman,

new or modified text will not be introduced into the final draft. Joint Staff J-7

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will normally produce the final draft within 30 days from receipt of the

adjudicated FD CRM and staff it to the JDDC in the JDDT 15 days later. The

final draft will be properly formatted, with quotes, vignettes, figures, and text in

single-column, single-space layout and with line numbers for easy reference.

Revised or changed material from the previous draft will be presented in MS

Word track changes format. The JDDT can display and print a clean copy, if

required, but line numbers will change.

(1) FC draft staffing will be at the planner-level using guidance herein

and in reference d. Joint Staff J-7 will staff the FC draft via JSAP after it is

loaded and assigned in the JDDT. Additionally, the JDDC will be informed of

the tasking via e-mail. The JDDT will normally be used for JP and JDN review

and comment submission (Enclosure C). Additionally, Joint Staff J-7 will post

the FC draft and the post-JWG-/final FD-adjudicated matrix on JEL+ and task

each Service, CCMD, Joint Staff directorate, the NGB, and non-voting member

to review the draft and provide comments to the JSDS within 60 calendar days.

The JSDS may include in the JSAP the tentative date for the FC JWG.

Figure 6. Final Coordination Development Phase – New Publication

1 2

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FC Preparation

J-7

(1.5 Months)

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Adjudicated

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Final Coordination Development Phase - New Publication

Legend

CRM comment resolution matrix

FC final coordination

FD first draft

J-7 Joint Staff Directorate for Joint Force Development

JDDC joint doctrine development community

JSAP Joint Staff action processing

JSDS Joint Staff doctrine sponsor

JWG joint working group

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Notification of the JWG will be given at least 30 calendar days prior to its

conduct. Notification will include the number of critical comments, major

comments, and total number of comments. The JSDS will notify Joint Staff J-

7 of the organizations that fail to respond by the suspense date. Joint Staff J-7

will contact the organization’s CRA to ascertain the organization’s

concurrence/nonconcurrence with the document.

(2) Normally, the JSDS, in coordination with the LA and any assigned

TRA(s), will adjudicate comments on the CRM generated from the JDDT. In

instances when a traditional CRM is used to provide comments, the JSDS

receives and consolidates the FC draft comments into one matrix. In either

case, the JSDS adjudicates each comment and writes rationales for rejected or

modified critical and major comments. The JSDS may elect to provide

rationales for rejected or modified substantive comments. The JSDS then

forwards the matrix to Joint Staff J-7 within 30 calendar days after the JSAP

suspense. Joint Staff J-7 reviews the CRM and, after determining it is in

proper format (i.e., all comments have a proposed adjudication, rationales are

included for rejected or modified critical and major comments, the CRM is

properly sorted, and ensures all attachments referenced in the CRM are

included), disseminates the matrix to the JDDC. The JSDS will forward the

adjudicated matrix to Joint Staff J-7 at least 12 working days prior to the JWG.

Joint Staff J-7 will distribute the matrix and all attachments at least 10

working days prior to the JWG and post on JEL+. Joint Staff J-7 and the

JSDS will ensure JDDC members have access to JWGs via teleconference or

Defense Collaboration Services when requested.

(3) JDDC members will review the FC matrix of adjudicated comments,

identify any contentious issues in the adjudicated matrix, and come prepared

to address the issues at the JWG.

(4) The JSDS will normally convene a JWG to discuss and attempt to

achieve consensus on the recommended adjudications, resolve all contentious

issues, and present a final adjudicated CRM that will form the basis of the

signature draft of the JP. If there are few or no contentious issues, the JSDS

and Joint Staff J-7 will query the JDDC to see if a JWG is desired and, if not,

resolve any issues via a virtual JWG (e.g., e-mail, teleconference). The FC JWG

is conducted at the O-6 civilian equivalent level. Services and CCMDs will

ensure their representative is empowered to speak and make decisions for their

organization. Unless previously coordinated with Joint Staff J-7 through the

JSDS in writing, organizations not participating in the JWG are assumed to

concur with the adjudicated CRM and any modifications made at the JWG.

Only specific language developed and agreed upon by the JWG or directed by

the Chairman will be used in developing the signature version. JWGs will

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document decisions and rationales in the CRM. Any unresolved review

comments will be considered contentious issues and be addressed IAW

paragraph 4.g. of this enclosure and reference d. Moreover, J-7 JDB or JSDS-

led JWGs can recommend immediate Change 1 for insertion into the next

JDDAS. The JSDS may request an additional staffing from Joint Staff J-7

when the JWG accepts significant text and graphics changes or to review

resolution of contentious issues. The JSDS will submit this request via a

memorandum to Joint Staff J-7. If Joint Staff J-7 grants the request, the Joint

Staff J-7 AO will staff the JP with the JDDC, with milestones established by

Joint Staff J-7. Any unresolved issues from this staffing may require a GO/FO

or civilian equivalent nonconcurrence with the publication. Resolution of these

issues will be IAW reference d. The JSDS will forward the final adjudicated FC

draft CRM from the JWG to Joint Staff J-7 within two weeks of adjournment of

the JWG. This ends the development stage and begins the approval stage for a

new publication.

f. Fast-Track Joint Doctrine Development. Fast-track development is an

abbreviated process to develop a new JP in about 12 months from PD approval.

Any JDDC voting member or director of a Joint Staff directorate may

recommend fast-track development of a JP. The JDPC or out-of-cycle

coordination process validates the recommendation, and DJ-7 approves it. The

process is the same as normal JP development, but most milestones after FD

development are compressed. The LA/JSDS, with the support of a joint

doctrine development team, including the Services and other interested

agencies, produce the revision draft. All drafts are coordinated and comments

adjudicated at the planner level or higher. The LA/JSDS tracks progress

monthly with status reports to the DJS, DJ-7, other JDDC voting members,

and director of a Joint Staff directorate, with the intent of completing the

project in 12 months.

g. Elevating Contentious Issues

(1) The LA/JSDS elevate contentious issues to appropriate decision-

making authorities as early as practical in the development stage to resolve

them before they impact the development time line. When issues arise that

JWGs do not resolve, the JSDS should take appropriate action IAW reference d.

The JSDS should be prepared to take unresolved issues to the JDPC, GO/FO

or civilian equivalent review, or Tank process (see reference e) for resolution, if

appropriate.

(2) All members of the JDDC should raise critical concerns in the

development stage rather than the approval stage, unless extenuating

circumstances exist.

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(3) Joint Staff J-7 will post contentious issues associated with the

FC/RFC version that are resolved outside the JWG review in JEL+.

h. Milestones

(1) Joint Staff J-7 will establish milestones for the development or

revision of a publication in the PD. The LA is responsible for meeting

established milestones through the comment resolution of the FD. The JSDS,

in coordination with the LA, is responsible for meeting the milestones for the

FC/RFC draft. The JSDS is responsible for moving the JP through preparation

for signature in all cases. Once any milestone is 14 days overdue, the first

GO/FO or civilian equivalent in the LA/JSDS chain will send a letter to Joint

Staff J-7 requesting an adjustment to the milestones and prescribing a “way

ahead” for the publication.

(2) Joint Staff J-7 will review the memorandum and, if approved, adjust

the milestones. If a milestone is overdue or delayed due to an unresolved

contentious issue, the LA or JSDS will identify the issue in the memorandum.

Joint Staff J-7 may convene a planner-level JWG to provide FC/RFC review of

the issue. If the planner-level JWG is unable to resolve the issues, the

procedures in reference d will be followed to resolve the issue and move the

publication forward. Normally, Joint Staff J-7 will revise the milestones to

reflect the time taken to resolve the issue.

5. Approval Stage. Once staffing is complete, the JSDS will deliver the FC-

/RFC-adjudicated matrix to Joint Staff J-7. A normal approval stage lasts 2.5

months (Figure 7). Within six weeks, Joint Staff J-7 will prepare the signature

draft of the publication, including the preface, executive summary, and, with

assistance from the LA and JSDS, the summary of changes page (RFC only).

Joint Staff J-7 will return the signature draft to the JSDS, who will prepare the

JSAP staffing package for signature. The signature draft represents the JDDC

recommendation to Joint Staff J-7 for approval of joint doctrine.

a. Joint Staff doctrine planners, also known as terminologists, will ensure

JP glossaries are correct during maintenance and prior to DJ-7’s final approval.

b. The JSDS staffs the publication through the chain of command for

approval by the appropriate director of a Joint Staff directorate. Following

approval by the DJS, Joint Staff J-7 forwards the publication for signature.

This process should be completed within 30 calendar days. The JSDS updates

the appropriate director of a Joint Staff directorate on the progress of the

publication during the staffing process. Any issues should be adjudicated IAW

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this manual. If the Joint Staff director wishes to make changes to the JDDC-

agreed signature draft, the procedures in reference d will be followed.

Substantive, major, and critical changes must be coordinated with the JDDC.

c. JPs are approved and signed as follows:

(1) By the Chairman for the capstone publication (JP 1, Volume 1).

(2) By the DJ-7, for the Chairman, for JP 1, Volume 2, and all other

JPs.

d. Joint Staff J-7 will notify the JDDC through joint doctrine distribution

when a new publication or revised JP has been signed and then post, as

Figure 7. Approval Stage – New and Existing Publications

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JSDS

Director

Approves

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Initiation Development

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Approval Stage - New and Existing Publications

Legend

CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

DJ-7 Director, Joint Force Development

FC final coordination

J-7 Joint Staff Directorate for Joint Force Development

JSDS Joint Staff doctrine sponsor

JWG joint working group

RFC revision final coordination

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appropriate, the signed publication to the NIPRNET JEL+ and the JEL (as

appropriate) and SIPRNET JEL+.

6. Maintenance Stage. The purpose of the maintenance stage is to monitor the

efficacy of JPs after approval to ensure their relevance; provide a mechanism

for the joint community’s informal and formal feedback, including a change

process; and to develop recommendations on their future disposition. The

maintenance stage begins with the signature of the JP.

a. JP Change Process. The JP change process is designed to allow for

responsive, adaptive, and timely revisions to JPs outside the normal revision

process. Proposed changes should reflect extant capability and may be based

on recent lessons learned, changes in operating capabilities, new or approved

revisions to other publications that influence the content of the JP, capability

development recommendations derived from approved joint concepts, changes

in law or policy, or new mission areas. Changes to publications are categorized

as urgent or routine. There are specific processes for each. Urgent or routine

changes are submitted to Joint Staff J-7 IAW the procedures listed below.

(1) Urgent. Any member of the JDDC may recommend an urgent

change. Urgent changes require immediate promulgation to prevent personnel

hazard or damage to equipment, emphasize a limitation that adversely affects

operational effectiveness, or is necessary to respond adaptively to swiftly

changing operational priorities or senior-leader guidance. Urgent change

recommendations require GO/FO or civilian-equivalent endorsement from the

submitting organization and will be forwarded to the Joint Staff (Attn: Joint

Staff J-7), the LA, and the JSDS. The change recommendation should include

a justification for the urgent change request and the proposed new or revised

text. The LA will advise Joint Staff J-7 if the recommendation requires an

urgent change. If so, the LA/JSDS will provide Joint Staff J-7 with a properly

formatted edit to the JP, and Joint Staff J-7 will staff the proposed change via

JSAP and allow the Services, CCMDs, CSAs, NGB, and Joint Staff directorates

three working days to concur or propose modifications to the proposed change.

Once approved, Joint Staff J-7 will release a message notifying the JDDC of the

change and will incorporate the change into the electronic version of the

publication posted to the JEL and JEL+ Websites.

(2) Routine. Any member of the JDDC may recommend routine

changes at any time that includes during the revision process (e.g., J-7, JSDS,

or JWG decision) or in maintenance. Routine changes provide validated

improvements; address potentially incorrect, incomplete, misleading, or

confusing information; correct operating techniques; and update a JP with new

terms and other information to harmonize it with other recently updated JPs.

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Submitters will forward routine change recommendations electronically to

Joint Staff J-7 with an information copy to the LA. Routine changes to JPs are

not limited in scope but should not be so extensive that the JP requires a

complete revision. Routine changes are considered during the JP’s normal

maintenance cycle.

(3) User Feedback. The joint community is encouraged to submit

comments regarding a JP whenever there is a perceived need for modification of

any kind.

(4) The administrative instructions appendix of each JP contains

instructions for submitting user comments and change recommendations,

including comments based on lessons learned. These comments are

considered for incorporation during the JP’s maintenance cycle. If the

comments recommend any changes, the AA will forward them to Joint Staff J-7

and the LA for action. A sample administrative instructions is included as

Enclosure E, Appendix A, to this publication.

b. Analysis Process. The utility and quality of approved JPs are

continuously assessed. Joint Staff J-7 reviews and conducts analysis on JPs

based on their priority. Priority is determined through a periodic review of the

joint doctrine hierarchy to determine the degree that the subject matter of JPs

are linked to execution of the current national strategies (e.g., security,

defense, and military), alignment of global campaign plans, CCMD plans and

input, and other criteria determined at the time of the review. Joint Staff J-7

uses this prioritization to schedule reviews and analysis of JPs, ensuring each

publication is considered in conjunction with the needs of the joint force.

Capstone and keystone JPs are, by default, “high priority” and receive a formal

assessment approximately two years following their promulgation, unless

directed otherwise. Based on a JP’s priority, Joint Staff J-7 conducts analysis

to determine the optimal option for maintaining the JP’s relevancy. At any level

of analysis, Joint Education and Doctrine can change LA and JSDS assignment

as well as render the decision to validate, update, revise, consolidate, transfer,

cancel, or conduct special study. There are four types of analysis.

(1) PR. Joint Staff J-7 conducts an early, focused analysis of a JP (in

coordination with the JSDS, LA, and TRA [if one is assigned]) to determine the

most appropriate option for maintaining the relevancy of an existing JP as it

approaches the revision stage. The PR informs the decision on the type of

action and identifies the associated risks involved in scheduling a JP’s revision.

PRs are not conducted on capstone and keystone JPs.

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(2) Targeted Update (TU). TUs are analysis efforts that focus on an

identified portion(s) of a JP or specific topics captured in a PR. A TU will not

include changes to a JP’s scope.

(3) Formal Assessment. Formal assessments are conducted on JPs

when a PR determines significant revision is required or as directed. As noted

above, capstone and keystone publications will be formally assessed

approximately every two years of their promulgation, unless directed otherwise.

(4) Special Study. Joint Staff J-7 conducts special studies to address

additional considerations outside the scope of a formal assessment in order to

determine the most efficient course of action for maintaining the relevancy of

joint doctrine.

c. Disposition Recommendations

(1) Validate without change

(a) The JP’s core subject matter is factually correct; content

contains only minor administrative inconsistencies; content does not conflict

with capstone, keystone, or functional JPs; and there is low risk to the joint

force with this recommended action.

(b) Validated JPs may contain minor administrative inconsistencies

such as reference dates; numbers and titles; web links, contact information;

and grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Joint Staff J-7 will post a

“validated” date on the JP in addition to the existing approval date, and the JP

will remain in the joint doctrine library until the next scheduled analysis.

years, will be removed from the hierarchy by JDB. Relevant strategic and

operational material in the publication will be consolidated with another JP or

transferred to another publication.

(2) Update

(a) The JP’s subject matter is still current; administrative or

substantive factors require clarification; and the anticipated magnitude of

change does not reach the level that requires a formal assessment based on

coordination between the AA, JSDS, and LA.

(b) Updates focus on an identified portion(s) of a JP. This can

include the text, addition of new text or changes to existing text for clarification

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or currency, and new or changed terminology from other JPs. An update will

not include changes to a JP’s scope.

force because analytical resources are allocated to other priorities.

(3) Assess. A JP should undergo a formal assessment when the PR

determines significant revision is required. The following examples are

circumstances that could lead to a recommendation for a formal assessment:

the JP’s subject matter is no longer current; new or revised policy creates

inconsistencies in the JP that can affect joint operations; significant extant

capabilities have emerged that impact the JP; lessons learned highlight

necessary changes; joint commands have implemented joint training best

practices not reflected in the JP; centers of excellence or communities of

interest have highlighted the need for change; CCMD plans have established

improved methods of planning, executing, and assessing operations; the JP

conflicts with other JPs; and the JP’s content is factually incorrect or has

changed significantly since the last revision.

(4) Consolidate. Consolidating or reorganizing a JP into a new or

existing JP for future revision, which may require integrating the text into

keystone or other JP(s); changing classified material (if any) into an appendix;

or additional actions. This recommendation would likely require a new scope

for the existing JP. It would typically be accomplished “in-stride” with ongoing

revisions and may require a reassessment of the PD and JSDS, LA, and TRAs

(if assigned). Once the material is consolidated, the legacy publication(s) is/are

canceled.

(5) Transfer. A JP may be transferred to a CCMD, Service, Joint Staff

directorate, or other organization after J7 JDB consults with the receiving

organization at any stage of revision. Content in the JP which is still valid will

migrate to a different type of publication upon J7 JDB direction (e.g., Service or

multi-Service doctrine, guide, handbook, or manual). Action will be taken after

Joint Staff J-7 and the JSDS, LA, and TRA (if assigned) review content

placement and notify the JDDC. Considerations for transferring a JP include

disposition of terms within the DoD Dictionary and ensuring essential

information is retained.

(6) Cancel. The JP is removed from the joint doctrine hierarchy.

Notification of cancellation will be placed on JEL+ and emailed to the JDDC at

least 90 days prior to cancellation. JPs scheduled to be canceled pursuant to

policy direction or executive decision will be marked with a white box in the

bottom right-hand corner on the joint doctrine hierarchy chart, which is posted

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on the JEL and JEL+ Websites. The DoD Terminologist will assist relevant

Joint Staff J-7 joint doctrine planners in recommending term and definition

changes to preserve valid terms.

(7) Special Study. Recommendations to determine optimum disposition

of content.

d. Analysis Methodology

(1) PR. The AA begins a PR IAW the calendar year JDDAS, which is

developed on a JP’s priority and Joint Staff J-7 capacity. In coordination with

the JSDS and LA, the AA recommends one of four options: validate without

change, TU, assess, or special study. The AA forwards findings and

recommendations to Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, through JDB, who

signs a promulgation memorandum for JDDC distribution.

(2) TU. When Joint Staff J-7 agrees to a TU, the AA will develop an

RFF questionnaire in coordination with the LA, JSDS, and TRA (if one

assigned) and issue a JSAP IAW the JDDAS. The JSAP will contain a

stipulation restricting comments to only those issues identified in the RFF

questionnaire.

(a) The AA will adjudicate the RFF and assist the LA and JSDS by

developing a draft PD that establishes milestones, POCs, and other information

necessary to guide RFC development. After coordination and review with the

LA and JSDS, Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, will sign the promulgation

memorandum and the draft PD with milestones. Joint Staff J-7 will send the

PD with the adjudicated RFF CRM as an enclosure to the JSDS and LA by e-

mail for execution, as appropriate.

(b) Due to potential changes that may occur between the PR

recommendations up to the JP TU’s draft PD, the analysis type may change

during the maintenance phase. A JP update’s other potential outputs include

validate, assessment, or a special study.

(3) Formal Assessment. The formal assessment will be initiated by the

Joint Staff J-7 AA IAW the JDDAS. The AA will develop an RFF, IAW the LA,

JSDS, and TRA (if assigned), to focus efforts on detailed information collection.

The LA will use the formal assessment as the basis to develop a revision draft

of the JP.

(a) Formal Assessment Process. The AA will conduct a formal

assessment when it has been determined by a PR that significant revision is

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required. Formal assessments are a holistic, analytic effort and are conducted

as scheduled in the JDDAS or as otherwise directed.

(b) Methodology. The AA will develop an assessment plan that

specifies milestones, research and potential collection venues, and POCs (i.e.,

LA, JSDS, TRAs [if assigned], and SMEs). Research typically includes a

thorough review of the subject JP; strategic guidance and policy review;

doctrine review (joint, Service, multi-Service, Allied); exercise observations, to

include joint training insights and best practices; universal joint tasks (UJTs);

lessons learned; operation plan/concept plan review; professional military

education; capability development recommendations derived from approved

joint concepts for incorporation into joint doctrine; and input from the JDDC

via an RFF that queries the JDDC and other organizations to provide input

concerning the JP being assessed.

LA, JSDS, and TRA (if assigned). The RFF JSAP will solicit comments and

recommended changes with a 90-day suspense. The questions request

feedback on general areas such as scope, organization, readability, consistency

with other doctrine, graphics, and photos and specific areas of concern

concerning the JP under assessment. The RFF also includes an opportunity

for the JDDC to provide additional comments on any aspect of the publication.

RFF questions on the scope, table of contents, and organization are intended to

produce a PD ready for approval when Joint Staff J-7 approves the FAR packet,

thus reducing or eliminating PD coordination.

1. Respondents submit their answers to RFF questions in the

JDDT, and the AA will analyze them to determine how they may affect the

publication’s revision. Detailed and in-depth answers to the RFF questions,

including appropriate line-out/line-in changes to the existing text when

possible, are essential to the assessment process. Since this feedback is the

primary input for an RFC, the quality of the RFF responses can affect the

quality of the FAR’s conclusions and recommendations and, ultimately, the

quality of the RFC.

2. The AA adjudicates the RFF responses and completes the

FAR within 90 calendar days following the suspense date for RFF comments.

(d) FAR disposition

1. The AA will forward the FAR for Chief, Joint Education and

Doctrine, approval, through JDB. FARs will typically contain a summary

report; an adjudicated CRM; a proposed PD; and a recommendation to revise,

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consolidate, transfer, cancel, or initiate a special study. Recommendations to

revise, consolidate, transfer, cancel, or initiate a special study will include

disposition of transferable content. A FAR recommendation to consolidate,

transfer, or cancel a JP will be briefed by the JSDS/LA to the JDDC members

at the next JDPC or staffed via JSAP. JSAP notification or decision to be

presented to DJ-7.

2. Joint Staff J-7 will review and coordinate the report with the

LA, JSDS, and TRA (if assigned) to issue a promulgation memorandum within

30 calendar days that approves, disapproves, or modifies the FAR

recommendations. Joint Staff J-7 will post the FAR to JEL+ and send the

promulgation memorandum, with the FAR as an enclosure, to the JSDS, LA,

and AA by e-mail for execution as appropriate. For revisions, the LA will

consider the FAR’s findings and recommendations to prepare the RFC draft,

although all changes are still subject to JDDC review and approval through

staffing and subsequent JWG discussion. The LA should follow the guidance

in paragraph 4.e., “FC Draft,” to develop and staff the RFC.

(4) Special Study. Special studies generally arise from three sources. The

first is a directed study to answer specific questions and provide information to

Joint Staff J-7 on doctrine issues. The second is a recommendation to

consolidate, transfer, or cancel a JP and provide results for the disposition of

transferable content. The last is a result of a JDPC decision. In all cases,

JDAB examines the subject to answer the questions of the study. The studies

are typically briefed at the next JDPC following their completion. Special study

findings are coordinated with the LA and JSDS for each of the affected JPs.

Special study outcomes include no change to current doctrine or revise,

consolidate, transfer, or cancel the studies’ subject material, any type to

include content disposition.

7. Revision Stage

a. Revision of a JP follows an 12.5 month process that starts with approval

of the FAR or the “update” RFF CRM as appropriate. The revision stage ends

with delivery of a post-JWG-adjudicated CRM (see Figure 8). For an existing

JP, the revision stage has two phases: PD development and RFC development.

b. PD Phase—Existing JP. An approved FAR that recommends revision will

include a draft PD. Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, may approve the FAR

PD (after coordination with the JSDS, LA, and TRA [if assigned]) or the PD may

require additional staffing. Updates will include a PD, which Chief, Joint

Education and Doctrine, will approve after coordination with the JSDS, LA, and

TRA (if assigned). See Figure 9.

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c. RFC Phase. For an existing JP, a normal revision involves a single

staffing of an RFC. By exception, the LA, in coordination with the TRA (if

assigned) or JSDS, may request a second RFC staffing prior to development of

the signature draft. A second RFC staffing requires Chief, Joint Education and

Doctrine, approval.

(1) The LA, in coordination with the JSDS, TRA (if assigned), and Joint

Staff J-7, develops the RFC draft. The FAR is used as a consideration in the

draft’s development by the writing team. In general, the administrative

procedures and time allotted to develop and coordinate the RFC draft are the

same as those described in the FC Development Phase for new publications

(paragraph 4.e.). RFC draft development can take up to five months. See

Figure 10.

(2) Joint Staff J-7 provides the LA and TRA (if assigned) with the FAR

and an MS Word copy of the publication. At the request of the LA and TRA (if

assigned), the MS Word copy may contain track changes with the inputs

Figure 8. Revision Stage

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(9.0 Months)

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Months

Approval Maintenance

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received through JDDT RFF submissions for consideration. A quick start guide

on the basic MS Word track changes function will be included. Prior to

providing this copy, Joint Staff J-7 may review the document and incorporate

additional editorial changes not captured in the RFF review for the LA, TRA (if

assigned), and JSDS to consider when beginning their revision.

For a

publication to be converted into a JDDT format,

the LA must use the MS Word

track changes function (not the MS Word strikethrough and underline

command functions) to annotate changes. Set the track change options as

follows: Insertions—Underline Blue; Deletions—Strikethrough Red.

(3) Staffing procedures, matrix adjudication, JWG procedures, and the

process to elevate contentious issues are identical to those discussed in the FC

development phase. The JSDS will forward the final adjudicated RFC draft

Figure 9. Program Directive Phase – Existing Publication

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Draft Development

(1 Month)

FC PD (1.5 Months)

JSAP

Adjudication

Use Existing PD/Recommended Draft with No Staffing

Program Directive Phase

(0-3 Months)

Approval

(0.5

Months)

Approval

(if

required)

Revision

(1 Staffing)

Revision

(No Staffing)

Approved

or Existing

Initiation Development

Months

Approval Maintenance

Program Directive Phase - Existing Publication

Legend

FC final coordination

JSAP Joint Staff action processing

PD program directive

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CRM from the JWG to Joint Staff J-7 within two weeks of adjournment of the

JWG. This marks the end of the revision stage and the beginning of the

approval stage (see paragraph 5) for a revised/updated publication.

8. Cancellation Process. A JP can be considered for cancellation at any time

during the JP life cycle. In this action, Joint Staff J-7 will initiate a formal

staffing to the JDDC to cancel the JP and identify locations for relevant content

to be placed within the joint doctrine hierarchy.

Figure 10. Revision Final Coordination Phase – Existing Publication

Initiation Development Approval Maintenance

Revision Final Coordination Phase - Existing Publication

1 2 4

3 5 5.5

Adjudicated

CRM due

(JSAP + 30

days).

RFC

JWG

(5.5 Months)

Revision Final Coordination Phase

RFC Preparation

(up to 5.5 Months)

Lead Agent

JSAP JDDC

(2 Months)

Adjudication JSDS

(2 Months)

RFC Review and Adjudication

Approved

(RFC)

Adjudicated

Matrix

Post-JWG

Months

Legend

JSDS joint staff doctrine sponsor

JSAP Joint Staff action processing

JDDC joint doctrine development community

CRM comment resolution matrix JWG joint working group

RFC revision final coordination

PD program directive

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SAMPLE PROJECT PROPOSAL FORMAT

(Letterhead)

Reply ZIP Code:

(Zip Code) (date)

MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, J-7, JOINT STAFF

Subject: Joint Doctrine for (Proposed Project Title) Project Proposal

1. Purpose. To recommend development of a joint publication for (state the

proposed title or give a brief description).

2. Background. (Discuss relevant background information that generated the

project. Include as a minimum the apparent void that exists, research

conducted to indicate a need for this project, and how the project or the subject

will enhance the operational effectiveness of joint U.S. forces.)

3. Scope. (Provide detailed recommendations as to what this project should

cover.)

4. Recommended Target Audience. (Specify intended users.)

5. References. (List the existing relevant joint, Service, and multinational

publications to be considered.)

6. Recommended Lead Agent and Joint Staff Doctrine Sponsor. (Recommend

each one.)

7. Urgency. (Normally “Next JDPC” or “Now” for critical voids only.)

8. Other Relevant Information. (Specify as required.)

9. Point of Contact. The (organization) POC is (name, rank, organization,

phone number, and e-mail address).

(Name)

(Rank)

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SAMPLE PROGRAM DIRECTIVE FORMAT

(Letterhead)

Reply ZIP Code:

(Zip Code) (date)

MEMORANDUM FOR JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

SUBJECT: Program Directive for Joint Publication (JP) X-XX, Title

1. Purpose. This memorandum provides the chapter outline, milestones, and

guidance for the [development/revision] of JP (number), (title). It also assigns

[organization] as the lead agent (LA), [organization] as primary review authority

(PRA) (if applicable), [organization(s)] as technical review authorities (TRAs) (if

applicable), and the [Joint Staff directorate] as the Joint Staff doctrine sponsor

(JSDS).

2. Background. (Discuss relevant background information that generated the

project. Include such things as the FAR or FEA that validated development or

revision and the JDPC decision regarding the project. Example: IAW Chairman

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 5120.01B, Joint Doctrine

Development Process, the assessment agent [AA] completed a formal

assessment of JP X-XX and recommended the LA develop a complete revision.)

3. Scope. (Concisely describe the aspect of joint force operations that will be

explained in the JP. This statement will be used verbatim in the preface of the

JP, and the target audience is the joint force reader, though it will also guide

those involved in the publication’s development/revision. Once Joint Staff J-7

approves the PD, any substantive or higher level changes to this paragraph will

be accomplished IAW paragraph 4.c. (3) of Enclosure B, “Joint Doctrine

Development and Revision Process,” under the initiation stage.)

4. Chapter Outline. (Provide a detailed chapter outline based upon draft

outline in project proposal, read-ahead package, FAR or as agreed upon in the

PD JWG. Shortened word forms (e.g., acronyms, initialisms, and

abbreviations) will not appear in the chapter outline of PDs since that serves as

the basis for the JP table of contents.)

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5. Recommended Target Audience. (Identify the intended target audience.

Example: This publication provides guidance to the Joint Staff, Services,

combatant commanders (CCDRs), subordinate joint force commanders (JFCs),

component commanders, the National Guard Bureau, combat support

agencies, and their staffs. This publication also provides information to US

Government departments and agencies, international organizations,

nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector.)

6. References. This JP will be (developed/revised/changed) IAW Chairman of

the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 5120.02E, Joint Doctrine

Development System, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual

(CJCSM) 5120.01B, Joint Doctrine Development Process. Additionally, the LA

and JSDS will use relevant Department of Defense (DoD) issuances and CJCS

directives; joint, Service, multi-Service, and multinational doctrine; Joint Staff

J-7 Deputy Director, Joint Education and Doctrine Division, Joint Doctrine

Branch, formal assessment results; lessons learned from recent operations and

exercises; and other pertinent regulations and manuals in the [development or

revision] of this JP.

7. Project Development Milestones

a. First Draft (FD) for a new JP: MMM YY (5.5 months after PD approval).

NOTE: This is not part of an RFC for an existing JP.

b. [Revision] Final Coordination: MMM YY (TBD)

c. Approval: MMM YY (TBD)

Note: The actual “MMM YY” will be added when the PD is submitted for

signature.

8. Coordination. The LA is directed to coordinate with the Services, combatant

commands, other Joint Staff directorates, and combat support agencies.

Coordination with relevant interagency partners is recommended and

encouraged. Direct liaison is authorized between relevant US Government

departments and agencies.

9. DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms [Short title: DoD

Dictionary] terminology will be used to the greatest extent possible during the

[development/revision] of this (project/publication). New or modified DoD

Dictionary terms should only be used when such terms are essential to the

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development and understanding of the proposed doctrine. Terms that are no

longer used or needed for this publication should be identified and

proposed for deletion or recommended for another JP proponent.

10. Other Relevant Information. (Specify.)

11. Points of Contact. (e.g., LA, PRA, JSDS, TRA (if assigned), Joint Staff J-7.

Include DSN, commercial phone, and e-mail.)

(Director, J-7, signature block)

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APPENDIX C TO ENCLOSURE B

JOINT DOCTRINE RESEARCH SOURCES (BY TYPE)

Note: This list is designed to assist doctrine developers or reviewers in

identifying sources that may be useful during doctrine development. This is

neither an all-inclusive list, nor is it meant to limit the doctrine developer from

consulting other sources as appropriate.

1. FARs.

2. Other JPs/JDNs.

3. Service doctrine.

4. Multi-Service publications.

5. Joint, Service, NGB, and CSA insights and lessons learned and validated

best practices and observations.

6. Operations (e.g., commander’s facilitated after action review, trip reports,

and best practices).

7. JT&E results.

8. Approved joint concepts (reference n).

9. Trip reports.

10. CJCS directives (i.e., instructions, manuals, guides, general directives

[military committee memorandum {memorandum issued in the name of the

Chairman}, and notices).

11. DoD issuances.

12. USC.

13. Joint and Service periodicals/newsletters (e.g., Naval Institute

Proceedings, Joint Force Quarterly).

14. Books.

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15. Studies.

16. Standard operating procedures.

17. Interviews.

18. Oral histories.

19. Independent documents from the NIPRNET and SIPRNET.

20. Websites dedicated to particular subject areas.

21. USG Websites.

22. Joint Requirements Oversight Council-endorsed DCR packages.

23. Mission training guides.

24. Universal Joint Task List (UJTL).

25. News sources.

26. United Nations publications, treaties ratified by the United States (e.g.,

Geneva and Hague conventions), and publications from other international

organizations.

27. Multinational publications (military and civilian) (e.g., allied publications).

28. U.S. military education institutions (e.g., School of Advanced Studies) and

foreign military education institutions, (e.g., Bulletin d’Etudes de la Marine).

29. Exercises/war games.

30. Seminars/conferences/JWGs (e.g., worldwide civil affairs conference,

personnel recovery conference).

31. Policies and documents from other USG departments and agencies.

32. Executive orders.

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33. National Security Presidential Memorandum.

34. Other Presidential or SecDef guidance (e.g., Unified Command Plan,

SecDef memorandums).

35. Interagency memorandums of agreement and understanding.

36. Campaign and operation plans.

37. CCMD and joint task force (JTF) operation orders.

38. JDPC documents.

39. AJODWG documents.

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APPENDIX D TO ENCLOSURE B

SAMPLE DOCTRINE TASKER E-MAIL

FROM: (sender)

TO: JDDC

SUBJ: TASKER—JP (publication number), (title), (name of action,

[Preliminary Coordination Program Directive (PC PD)]), (JSAP #) (Suspense: DD

MMM YY)

DATE: (DD MMM YY)

Attachments: (Include the Joint Staff Form 136, the document being reviewed,

the previously adjudicated CRM, if any, and other documents relevant to the

staffing.)

COMMENTS:

1. The subject JSAP has been formally tasked in the JSAP system (either on

NIPRNET or SIPRNET, as appropriate) IAW CJCSI 5120.02 and CJCSM

5120.01 for (AO or planner)-level coordination.

2. Coordination instructions are provided in the attached Joint Staff Form

136.

3. Comments are due NLT (Suspense date-DD MMM YY).

NOTE: This e-mail notification will be sent to JDDC distribution via NIPRNET

and SIPRNET.

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APPENDIX E TO ENCLOSURE B

SAMPLE COMMENT MATRIX AND LINE-OUT/LINE-IN FORMAT

1. General

a. There are four types of review comments: critical, major, substantive,

and administrative.

(1) Critical Review Comments. A critical comment indicates the

submitting organization's intent to nonconcur with the text of a publication

under consideration unless the LA/JSDS resolves the comment. During FC/RFC

staffing, critical review comments require a GO/FO- or civilian equivalent-level-

signed memorandum from the submitting organization. Per JSAP instructions,

the JSDS will downgrade any critical comment to a major comment if submitted

without the GO/FO- or civilian–equivalent-signed memorandum. While the

LA/JSDS and submitter of critical comments may agree to compromise language

during the LA/JSDS adjudication, the final text will be determined by consensus

of the JWG, as is the case for all comments. Acceptable rationale for submitting

a critical comment includes any of the following:

(a) Existing or proposed text is inconsistent with approved joint

doctrine.

(b) Existing or proposed text violates (or potentially violates) U.S.

law or international law, including the law of war.

confusion, potential incidents of friendly fire, or unacceptable employment of

military forces.

(d) Existing or proposed text does not address an operationally

significant topic and leaves a doctrinal void.

(e) Existing or proposed text contains inconsistencies or omissions

when compared to DoD or national policy.

(2) Major Review Comments. A major review comment highlights an

issue important to the submitting organization, but does not merit a “critical”

designation. The LA/JSDS and submitting organization should discuss major

comments during the adjudication. This dialogue may carry through the JWG if

required. The submitter has an option to upgrade the comment to critical if

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resolution is not satisfactory but only if it meets the criteria described in the

previous paragraph on critical comments and the submitter provides the required

GO/FO- or civilian equivalent-level-signed memorandum. While the LA and

submitter of the comment may agree on modified language, the final text will still

be determined by consensus of the JWG, if convened, or by staffing with JWG

members when a JWG is not convened. Examples of rationale for categorizing a

comment as major include:

(a) Existing or proposed text has significant deviations from

approved doctrine.

(b) Existing or proposed text contains inaccuracies in fact or

procedure that could cause significant degradation in joint processes or

operations.

that when taken together, highlight key shortfalls in the doctrine.

(3) Substantive Review Comments. Substantive review comments are

provided because sections in the document appear to be, or are, incorrect,

incomplete, inconsistent, misleading, or confusing. Examples of rationale for

categorizing a comment as substantive include:

(a) Existing or proposed text contains factual inaccuracies, voids, or

inconsistencies with—or needless duplication of—existing, approved joint

doctrine that should be addressed for clarity or accuracy.

(b) Existing or proposed text does not offer a better solution than

other approved joint doctrine that should be offered as a model for the

document under review.

organization, or philosophy that, if modified, would significantly improve the

utility or accuracy of the doctrine.

(4) Administrative Review Comments. Administrative review comments

correct typographical, grammatical, and editorial errors (e.g., misuse of

capitalization, establishment, or use of shortened word forms).

Note: General comments, or comments without line-out/line-in text,

sufficient rationale, or substantiation, may simply be “noted” by the LA or

JSDS.

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b. Rationale. The rationale for critical, major, and substantive comments

should include objective evidence, historical precedent, conflicts with existing

policy or joint doctrine, lessons learned, observed best practices, or validated

concepts. Administrative comments should identify the correct grammar,

punctuation, acronym usage, or other editorial issues. This will help support

the institutionalization of editorial standards for the JDDC for future drafts.

c. The sample CRM in Table 1 is in the format generated by JDDT. The

CRA submits the organization’s CRM in this format, as discussed in

paragraphs d (1) through (7). The CRM generated by JDDT for the LA or JSDS

includes additional columns, as described in paragraphs d (8)-(9).

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Sample Standard Comment Resolution Matrix

ITE

SOUR

PG(LI

NE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN (A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

80 3

USA

006(

26) -

006(

30)

The supported joint force commander (JFC) JFC requires all

commanders tasked for CD and countering transnational

organized crime (CTOC) operations have the requisite shared

understanding of the authorities and statutory limitations

under which they are to be tasked, and their responsibilities,

therein, to include standing rules of engagement (ROE) and

standing rules for the use of force (RUF).

IAW CJCSI 5705.01

after the initial

introduction of the

acronym use only the

acronym.

81 6

USA

006(

39) -

006(

41)

(a) Title 18, USC, Section 1385 created in 1878, The PCA) is

a criminal statute, known as the Posse Comitatus Act

(PCA)created in 1878, that prohibits the willful use of the

Army or the Air Force in the enforcement of the laws of the

US. The PCA only applies to active duty members of the

Army and the Air Force. However, in 1981, Congress passed

Title 10, USC, Section 375, which directed the Secretary of

Defense (SecDef) to extend the prohibition of direct

participation in civilian law enforcement activities, such as

searches, seizures, arrests, or similar activities, to US military

personnel in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), United

States Navy (USN), United States Army (USA), and United

States Air Force (USAF).

Accuracy. Written

from the USC Title 18

Section 1385 and Title

10 USC, Section 375.

82 11

006(

39) -

007(

02)

(a) The PCA is a criminal statute, created in 1878, that

prohibits the willful use of the Army or the Air Force in the

enforcement of the laws of the US. The PCA only applies to

active duty members of the Army and the Air Force.

However, in 1981, Congress passed Title 10, USC, Section

3275, which directed the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) to

extend the prohibition of direct participation in civilian law

enforcement activities, such as searches, seizures, arrests, or

This is not 375.

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ITE

SOUR

PG(LI

NE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN (A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

similar activities, to the United States Marine Corps (USMC),

United States Navy (USN), United States Army (USA), and

United States Air Force (USAF).

Table 1. Sample Standard Comment Resolution Matrix

d. The sample CRM in Table 2 shows an example of how to adjudicate comments. Except as noted below,

an entry is required in each of the columns.

Sample Joint Publication Adjudicated Matrix

SOU

RCE

PG(L

INE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN

(A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

11 1

JS,

J-7,

JED

General Comment: This Joint Pub does not reference

opioids. Given the national focus on addressing the opioid

crisis, efforts to interdict fentanyl, and that the opioid crisis

is mentioned in the National Security Strategy, should we

incorporate a discussion on opioids into this document?

Align Joint Pub 3-07.4

with national guidance.

12 1

001(

01) -

001(

07)

Joint Publication 3-07.4

Joint Counterdrug Operations

Revision Final Coordination

XX Month 2018

Correct name of JP.

OB 13

13 1

001(

01) -

001(

07)

Joint Publication 3-07.4

Joint Counterdrug Operations

Revision Final Coordination

XX Month 2018

NG-J377: Correct title

of this revision per the

lead agent.

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SOU

RCE

PG(L

INE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN

(A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

14 2

002(

05) -

002(

06)

This publication provides doctrine to plan, execute, and

assess United States (US) military support for counterdrug

operations.

First time seen in

document, should be

spelled out.

15 3

002(

11) -

002(

14)

It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and

performance of the Armed Forces of the USUnited States in

joint operations, and it provides considerations for military

interaction with governmental and nongovernmental

agencies, multinational forces, and other interorganizational

partners.

Previously spelled out.

Not for this

term

16 2

002(

23) -

002(

25)

a. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to

the Joint Staff, commanders of combatant commands,

subordinate unified commands, joint task forces,

subordinate components of these commands, the Services,

and combat support agencies, the National Guard Bureau,

state, local, and tribal governments.

NG-J377: NGB and

NG JFHQ-States have

a large role in CD

operations.

Table 2. Sample Joint Publication Adjudicated Matrix

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(1) Column 1: ITEM. Numerical order of consolidated comments based

on an original sort by page number and line number. Numbers in this column

are added automatically by JDDT.

(2) Column 2: #. Used to track comments by source. JDDT

automatically inserts these numbers. They are linked to the submitting

command or organization and will not change when consolidated with other

comments.

(3) Column 3: SOURCE. JDDT automatically inserts the source of the

comment, as follows:

J1—J-1

J2—J-2

J3—J-3

J4—J-4

J5—J-5

J6—J-6

J7—J-7

J8—J-8

OCJCS/LC—Joint Staff Office of Legal Counsel

OJSS—Office of the Joint Staff Surgeon

DCMA—Defense Contract Management Agency

DHA—Defense Health Agency

DIA—Defense Intelligence Agency

DISA—Defense Information Systems Agency

DLA—Defense Logistics Agency

DTRA—Defense Threat Reduction Agency

NGA—National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NGB—National Guard Bureau

NSA—National Security Agency

USAFRICOM—United States Africa Command

USCENTCOM—United States Central Command

USCYBERCOM—United States Cyber Command

USEUCOM—United States European Command

USINDOPACOM-United States Indo-Pacific Command

USNORAD—United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense

Command

USNORTHCOM—United States Northern Command

USSOCOM—United States Special Operations Command

USSOUTHCOM—United States Southern Command

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USSPACECOM—United States Space Command

USSTRATCOM—United States Strategic Command

USTRANSCOM—United States Transportation Command

USA—United States Army

USAF—United States Air Force

USCG—United States Coast Guard

USMC—United States Marine Corps

USN—United States Navy

USSF—United States Space Force

(4) Column 4: TYPE. C—Critical; M—Major; S—Substantive; A—

Administrative.

(5) Column 5: PAGE (Line) are automatically assigned by JDDT and

used to sort the CRM.

(6) Column 6: COMMENT. Comment text is automatically formatted

by JDDT in line-out/line-in format. Ensure track changes is turned on within

JDDT. JDDT copies complete sentences into the matrix so that reviewers need

not refer back to the publication to understand the rationale for the change.

For glossary entries, copy the entire term and definition, to include source tag.

Comments must include rationales with references, whenever possible. If

commenting on text within a figure, select figure caption, turn off track

changes in JDDT, and manually type in current text. Turn on track changes in

JDDT and modify the text.

(7) Column 7: RATIONALE

(a) Comments without sufficient rationale or substantiation may be

rejected or “noted” by the AA, LA, or JSDS.

(b) Concise explanation of the rationale for the comment. Preface

explanation with descriptors like “Clarity,” “Correctness,” or “Completeness,”

for example, to help frame the argument. Comment submissions must be

substantiated and devoid of personal opinions.

(8) Column 8: DECISION

(a) Accept (“A”), reject (“R”) (rationale required for rejection of critical

and major review comments), accept with modification to the comment (“M”)

(rationale required for modification), overcome by (“OB”) (refer to ITEM number

from the far left hand column that caused the OB), or noted (“Noted”) for

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comments that are non-specific and contain information that cannot be readily

incorporated. OB should not be used if the intent of the recommended change

is not captured in the comment being accepted. In this case the comment

should be rejected. OB is acceptable if the text being commented on is

removed by another accepted comment.

(b) This column is for the LA and/or JSDS use only. No rationale is

required for accepted items.

(9) Column 9: MODIFICATION. LA or JSDS may modify a comment in

the JDDT.

(10) Column 10: MODIFICATION RATIONALE. LA or JSDS must

provide a rationale for the proposed modification. Rationales for rejection or

modification of substantive or administrative comments are optional.

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APPENDIX F TO ENCLOSURE B

PROCEDURES TO COMMENT ON ADJUDICATED COMMENT MATRIX

1. The adjudicated CRM, with all attachments (if applicable), will be forwarded

to the JDDC a minimum of 10 working days prior to a JWG for review and

preparation for the JWG. Typically, a JWG will be held for the FD and

FC/RFC. However, if the LA, JSDS, and Joint Staff J-7 agree that a JWG is not

necessary due to the limited number of comments on an FD or FC/RFC (there

can be no critical comments), the adjudicated CRM may be staffed for comment

instead, following the guidelines for a virtual JWG. The procedures for

commenting on the adjudicated CRM for a virtual JWG are:

a. Do not change anything in the original adjudicated CRM.

b. Do not alter the original comment text or adjudication when inserting

into the new matrix.

c. Use line-out/line-in format to indicate modification (Table 3).

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Sample Comments on Adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix

ITE

SOU

RCE

PG(LI

NE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN

(A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

002(

23) -

002(

25)

Joint doctrine established in this publication

applies to the Joint Staff, commanders of

combatant commands (CCMDs), subordinate

unified commands, joint task forces (JTFs),

and subordinate components of these

commands, the Services, and combat support

agencies.

First time appears in

document and is used

throughout the

document.

Preface stands

alone

002(

31) -

002(

33)

Commanders of forces operating as part of a

multinational (alliance or coalition) military

command should follow multinational doctrine

and procedures ratified by the United States

(US).

Previously spelled out

JWG-R

Commanders of forces operating

as part of a multinational (alliance

or coalition) military command

should follow multinational

doctrine and procedures ratified

by the United States US.

003(

06) -

003(

14)

“We continue to devote significant law

enforcement resources to reduce the supply of

drugs via sea, air, and land interdiction, and

law enforcement operations and

investigations. We also continue to partner

with our international allies, helping them

address transnational organized crime, while

addressing substance use disorders and other

public health issues.”

Delete entire quote

and, in lieu of no

current NDCS,

replace with CN

quote from either

current President or

from the President's

commission on

combatting drug

addiction and the

opioid crisis.

OB 20

Table 3. Sample Comments on Adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix

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ITE

SOU

RCE

PG(LI

NE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN

(A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

003(

09) -

003(

16)

“It shall be the policy of the United States to

use all lawful means to combat the drug

demand and opioid crisis currently afflicting

our country, Heads of executive departments

and agencies shall exercise all appropriate

emergency authorities.” “We continue to

devote significant law enforcement resources

to reduce the supply of drugs via sea, air, and

land interdiction, and law enforcement

operations and investigations. We also

continue to partner with our international

allies, helping them address transnational

organized crime, while addressing substance

use disorders and other public health issues.”

President Donald Trump, 2018 National

Drug Control Strategy

Barack Obama, 2015 National Drug

Control Strategy

Update to current

administration quote

“It shall be the policy of the

United States to use all lawful

means to combat the drug demand

and opioid crisis currently

afflicting our country, ...Heads of

executive departments and

agencies shall exercise all

appropriate emergency

authorities.” “We continue to

devote significant law

enforcement resources to reduce

the supply of drugs via sea, air,

and land interdiction, and law

enforcement operations and

investigations. We also continue

to partner with our international

allies, helping them address

transnational organized crime,

while addressing substance use

disorders and other public health

issues.”

Presidential Memorandum for

the Heads of Executive

Departments, Combatting the

National Drug Demand and

Opioid Crisis, October 26, 2017

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ITE

SOU

RCE

PG(LI

NE)

COMMENT

RATIONALE

DCSN

(A/R/M)

MODIFICATION

MOD RTNLE

Barack Obama, 2015 National

Drug Control Strategy

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d. Provide rationale for modification and flag.

e. In the modification column, provide new recommended adjudication (e.g., USN–M [modify]).

f. If your organization wishes to recommend a change to the adjudication, provide recommended

adjudication and rationale for the change.

2. The JSDS and Joint Staff J-7 will review all comments to the original adjudicated CRM and will provide a

revised CRM to the JDDC. Through the virtual JWG, a final adjudication will be finalized with the JDDC.

The comments to the final adjudicated CRM will then be reviewed to ensure they do not conflict with other

comments in the original adjudicated CRM. Should there be a change to the adjudication of a major

comment, the change will be sent to the JDDC for further comment.

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ENCLOSURE C

JOINT DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT TOOL

1. General. The JDDT is a collaborative, web-based application, for both

primary and contributing reviewers, residing on the NIPRNET. Access to JDDT

requires DoD common access card (CAC). The JDDT implements automated

business capabilities to improve the joint doctrine development process.

2. The JDDT

a. Overview. The JDDT automates joint doctrine development staffing and

coordination. It includes printable user’s guides. It is a subsystem component

of the umbrella Joint Doctrine, Education, and Training Electronic Information

System (JDEIS) technology and deployed on the NIPRNET along with the JEL+

web portal. JEL+ and JDDT are considered one interrelated capability under

the JDEIS program for purposes of information system certification and

accreditation (see Enclosure F for more information).

b. Functions. The primary functions of the JDDT are to enable the

distribution of a draft document by Joint Staff J-7 for coordination within the

Joint Staff and among other DoD entities and to create, preserve, collect, and

consolidate comments on the draft(s) into a common database. The JDDT also

has the capability to facilitate the review and adjudication of large numbers of

comments on draft documents. Upon collection and consolidation of these

comments, they may be distributed and displayed in matrix format among the

JDDC to further the coordination and adjudication process. Additionally, the

JDDT offers management and administration features for designated Joint

Staff J-7 AOs, JSDSs, and LAs in the doctrine development process.

c. Description. The JDDT consists of a central comment and draft

publication database and a web application for distribution, collation, and

tracking of comment data and the entering, reviewing, adjudicating, and

editing of comment data. It is designed to handle JPs but can easily

accommodate other types of documents such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

of Staff instructions (CJCSIs) and CJCSMs. The system facilitates capture and

adjudication of comments made against a draft document, to include RFFs. It

is also capable of generating various reports to assist in the management,

analysis, and assessment of comment data.

d. Reviewer Types. The JDDT supports two classes of reviewers: primary

reviewers and contributing reviewers. The role of an individual will depend

upon which JP is being staffed. For example, an AO in Joint Staff J-4

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[Logistics Directorate] may be the LA (i.e., primary reviewer) for a logistics

publication and concurrently be a contributing reviewer for logistics issues in

intelligence or operations publications. When registering for an account, users

will enter their organization. User organization is essential to attribute user

comments to the correct CRA.

(1) Primary Reviewers. Primary reviewers have accounts in the JDDT

that enable assignment to establish a reviewer hierarchy. The LA and the

JSDS for each JP and the joint doctrine POCs for each voting member must be

primary reviewers to establish a hierarchy. The hierarchy of reviewers is

established when the LA (or JSDS) is assigned and the CRA organizational

accounts are assigned as subordinates. This hierarchy ensures the LA (or

JSDS) receives comments only from the person authorized by their

organization. CRAs, using the organizational accounts, can make subsequent

assignments to subordinate primary reviewers within their organization for

internal staffing.

(a) A primary reviewer may comment on a publication assigned to

them in the JDDT. The Services, CCMDs, NGB, and CSAs (as organizational

accounts) and Joint Staff J-7 AO (or JDAB assessment agent for RFFs) are

assigned when the draft publication is initially uploaded in the JDDT. A

primary reviewer may then assign the publication to other primary reviewers

within their organization and task contributing reviewers to review the draft JP.

(b) Primary reviewers select “Submit Comments” under Draft

Actions to send the comments for adjudication. The JDDT generates an e-mail

notification to the reviewing authority informing them that comments have

been submitted.

reviewers without creating a separate account.

(2) Contributing Reviewers. Contributing reviewers are individuals

from organizations who may possess specialized knowledge of, or have an

interest in, a draft JP. External tasking must provide guidance to direct a

contributing reviewer to perform a review of the JP in the JDDT. Contributing

reviewer comments must be uploaded by an organization’s primary reviewer

(CRA) for the comments to be consolidated in the JDDT. The JDDC member

organization or tasking authority should provide a comment key. The

comment key allows the contributing reviewer to open and comment on a draft

JP. The contributing reviewer must select “Commenting Complete” when the

review is complete, in addition to notifying their POC or CRA and providing the

comment key. Upon notification of completion and receipt of the comment key,

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the primary reviewer (or another contributing reviewer) must load the

comments into their view of the publication to see them.

(a) The CRA or tasking authority should supply a comment key

when sending the tasker. This simplifies retrieving comments from multiple

commenters. The same comment key can be used by multiple reviewers

because all comments are differentiated by the reviewer’s e-mail address. The

rules for creating a comment key follow:

1. The comment key should reflect the short name of the

publication.

2. Comment keys are not case-sensitive in JDDT v5. If

contributing reviewers are not assigned a comment key, they should check

with their organization’s POC or the JDDT administrator for assistance.

3. The comment key should not contain any spaces or special

characters except an underscore.

(b) Supplemental instructions sent out with the JSAP include the

comment keys for the Joint Staff directorates. The Joint Staff J-7 AO uses

these keys to retrieve Joint Staff directorate comments. Other commands or

DoD departments and agencies not represented by a CRA can modify a

comment key to represent their command or agency (e.g., OSD can use

OSD_JP401). However, upon completion of their review, they must notify the

Joint Staff J-7 AO and provide the comment key they used so their comments

can be retrieved. If the comment key is not provided, the reviewer’s e-mail

address can be used to retrieve the comments. Guidance for contributing

reviewers is provided in the supplemental instructions.

(3) Consolidation/Submission of Comments to LA/JSDS. CRAs

consolidate all reviewer comments (primary and contributing) for their

organization and submit them to the LA/JSDS. Before submitting, CRAs

should review their organization’s comments for consistency.

3. Basic Workflow Outline

a. The system administrator loads a document into the JDDT and assigns it

to the LA/JSDS for further assignment.

b. The Joint Staff J-7 AO tasks joint doctrine development actions via the

JSAP on either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET, as appropriate. To provide timely

notification to JDDC members, the Joint Staff J-7 AO will also send the JDDC

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an e-mail with supporting attachments. The JSAP is one of the attachments.

It provides the purpose, background, and coordinating instructions. Another

attachment is the supplemental instructions, which provides guidance on the

use of the JDDT.

c. Organizational accounts are assigned under the LA or JSDS. Authorized

CRAs who have access to the organizational account may further assign

subordinate primary reviewers or task contributing reviewers within their

organizations. The CRA must approve or vet these comments and consolidate

them into a single submission.

d. AOs in other Joint Staff directorates tasked to review JPs or RFFs in the

JDDT log in as contributing reviewers and use the comment key provided in

the supplemental instructions. They must notify the Joint Staff J-7 AO once

completed. The Joint Staff J-7 AO will collect and collate Joint Staff directorate

comments and submit the consolidated Joint Staff comments to the LA/JSDS.

A single Joint Staff position for conflicting comments is not required.

e. CRAs, using the organizational account, may assign additional primary

reviewers within their organization. If CRAs elect to assign other primary

reviewers, they must consolidate and deconflict their organizations’ comments

in the JDDT. CRAs will submit their organization’s consolidated and

deconflicted comments to the LA and JSDS. The LA or JSDS then adjudicates

all comments, usually, in the JDDT. The adjudicated CRM is used to support

JWGs.

4. Responsibilities

a. Joint Staff J-7. Develop, deploy, maintain, and upgrade the JDDT.

Provide a system administrator to perform the functions noted above and to

manage the JDDT. Plan and implement the migration of joint doctrine

development processes to the JDDT.

b. Other Joint Staff Directorates. Use the JDDT as appropriate to perform

functions assigned (LA/JSDS, etc.). Joint Staff users will normally use the

JDDT as contributing reviewers.

c. JDDC. Utilize the JDDT as appropriate to perform functions assigned

under the joint doctrine development process.

(1) Each JDDC member organization will designate one or more CRAs

as primary reviewers in the JDDT. The authorized CRAs will be provided

access to the command’s organizational account.

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(2) The CRA, as well as the LA and JSDS, will register for a primary

reviewer account in the JDDT. The JDDT administrator reviews and approves

the request. On approval, an automated e-mail is sent that provides a

verification code. The registrant, using the link provided, must enter the

verification code to activate his or her account. When the account is activated,

the individual’s CAC will be associated with the account. CRAs are assigned to

review draft publications and RFFs and submit their organization’s comments

to the respective LA/JSDS.

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JOINT PUBLICATION ORGANIZATION FRAMEWORK

1. JP Hierarchy

a. The JP hierarchy provides a framework for the serial structure of joint

doctrine. The organizational structure follows traditional Joint Staff lines of

responsibility to the maximum extent possible. The hierarchy is divided into two

levels: above-the-line doctrine and below-the-line doctrine.

(1) Above-the-line publications include capstone and keystone

publications, which are intended to be used by combatant commanders

(CCDRs), subordinate unified commanders, subordinate JFCs, JTF

commanders, Service component commanders, the NGB chief and staff, CSA

directors, and Joint Staff directors. The capstone publication (JP 1, Volume 1

and Volume 2) links joint doctrine to national strategy and the contributions of

other USG departments and agencies, alliances, and coalitions and covers policy

for joint command and control. The keystone publications (JPs 1-0, 2-0, etc.)

constitute the doctrinal foundation of the series.

(2) Below-the-line publications include supporting JPs and contain

specific mission-area guidance for the joint community.

b. A current version of the joint doctrine hierarchy will be maintained on the

JEL and JEL+.

2. JP Series Description

a. Capstone Doctrine. JP 1, Volume 1, “Joint Warfighting,” and Volume 2,

“The Joint Force,” provide doctrine for unified action by the Armed Forces of the

United States. As such, JP 1 specifies the authorized command relationships

and authority that military commanders can use, provides guidance for the

exercise of that military authority, provides fundamental principles and

guidance for command and control, prescribes guidance for organizing joint

forces, and describes policy for selected joint activities. It also provides the

doctrinal basis for interagency coordination and for U.S. military involvement in

multiagency and multinational operations.

b. Keystone Doctrine. JP 1-0, JP 2-0, JP 3-0, JP 4-0, JP 5-0, and JP 6-0 are

the keystone JPs for each series of their publications. The keystone JPs, and

each subordinate JP, will align with the capstone JP’s content and terminology.

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Keystone JPs drive the content and terminology for each subordinate JP within

their series, as follows:

(1) JP 1-0 Series—Joint Personnel. Publications in this series establish

joint doctrine for personnel support of joint operations.

(2) JP 2-0 Series—Joint Intelligence. Publications in this series provide

the doctrinal foundation and fundamental principles that guide intelligence

support to joint operations across the range of military operations.

(3) JP 3-0 Series—Joint Operations. Publications in this series establish

joint doctrine to plan, execute, and assess joint operations.

(4) JP 4-0 Series—Joint Logistics. Publications in this series establish

joint doctrine to plan, execute, and assess logistic support of joint operations.

Included in this series is guidance on transportation, distribution, supply,

maintenance, logistics services, operational contract support, engineering, and

health services.

(5) JP 5-0—Joint Planning. This publication establishes the joint

doctrine to plan operations, to include establishing the planning process relating

to the conduct of joint military operations throughout the range of military

operations. Designed for the JTF and above, it provides broad guidance on

operation and campaign planning.

(6) JP 6-0—Joint Communications System. This publication establishes

joint doctrine for communications system support to joint and multinational

operations and outlines the responsibilities of the Services, CSAs, CCMDs, and

NGB with respect to ensuring effective communications system support.

3. JP Titles. The full title of a JP consists of a numeric designation and a

subject. The Joint Staff J-7 assigns the publication number to ensure subject

matter continuity. The LA or JSDS proposes and develops the title, in

coordination with the JDDC. Chief, Joint Education and Doctrine, approves JP

titles. The title will contain the word “joint.”

a. With the exception of JP 1, the first numerical group (one digit) identifies

the functional field as listed above.

b. The second numerical group (possibly two digits), preceded by a hyphen,

places the publication within a functional field. The single digit “0” is the

designator for the keystone manual for the series of a functional field. The

double digit designator indicates a below-the-line publication.

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c. The third numerical group, preceded by a period, designates those

publications that provide supporting or expanded doctrine for sequenced JPs

within a functional field.

4. JP Releasability. The administrative appendix of each JP will contain

releasability information. JPs fall under one of three categories of releasability:

unclassified with unlimited distribution, controlled unclassified information

(CUI) with controlled dissemination, and classified. Examples of the releasability

text for these categories are shown in the samples of the administrative

instructions in Enclosure E. Classified publication release must adhere to the

procedures in references o, p, and q. Foreign governments desiring copies of

classified JPs must make such requests through their embassies in Washington,

DC. Respective defense attachés may request classified JPs by sending written

requests to Defense Intelligence Agency/IE-3, MacDill Blvd., Joint Base

Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC 20340-5100.

a. Approved Publications. Only approved, unclassified publications are

releasable outside the Services, CCMDs, NGB, CSAs, DoD agencies, and Joint

Staff. Approved unclassified JPs with unlimited distribution are hosted on the

JEL and are available to the public. Approved CUI JPs are hosted on the JEL+

and may only be distributed per the annotated limited dissemination controls,

IAW DoD Instruction 5200.48, “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).”

b. Publications Under Development. Draft or proposed publications

(including JDNs) are only releasable to the JDDC. Such publications, when

unclassified, may be released to other individuals and agencies but only for the

express purpose of review and comment as part of the doctrine development

process. Classified publications will be handled IAW DoD policy and the level of

classification. Draft unclassified publications are not found on the publicly

accessible JEL but, instead, are posted only on the NIPRNET JEL+

<https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/index.jsp> and SIPRNET JEL+

<https://jdeis.js.smil.mil/jdeis/index.jsp?>. This is to help prevent the

possibility of misrepresenting joint doctrine under development as approved

doctrine and precludes quoting or publishing “doctrinal statements” that may

eventually change before final staffing and approval. Any exceptions must be

approved through Joint Staff J-7.

5. Printing and Distribution. The Joint Staff does not print hard copies of JPs

for distribution. The distribution of a JP is dependent upon its releasability (see

paragraph 4 above). Examples of each type of distribution guidance are shown

in the samples of the administrative instructions in Enclosure E.

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FORMATTING JOINT PUBLICATIONS

1. Structure. JPs will have several main parts. JPs will be organized as

shown in the appendix to this enclosure and as described below.

a. Front and Back Covers. The JP number, title, date, and logos of the

Joint Chiefs of Staff and the five Services will be printed on the front cover

(sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E). For classified and CUI publications, the

overall classification of the publication will be printed at the top and bottom of

the front and back covers. A figure showing the joint doctrine development

process and hierarchy describing the relative position of the publication being

presented will be printed inside the back cover. In classified publications, the

figure inside the back cover (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E) will be

marked UNCLASSIFIED. The publication covers will be color-coded as follows:

(1) UNCLASSIFIED and CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED

INFORMATION—dark blue (R=21, G=61, B=89)

(2) CONFIDENTIAL—blue. (R=0, G=0, B=255)

(3) SECRET—red. (R=255, G=0, B=0)

(4) TOP SECRET—orange. (R=255, G=165, B=0)

b. Security Instructions (if JP is classified). Security instructions are

required for all classified JPs. They will include the following:

(1) The long and short titles of the JP will be UNCLASSIFIED. They can

both be used when referring to the JP in all forms of communications.

However, within the text of a JP, the long title will be used when referring to

another JP.

(2) The reason for the classification and any reproduction or

distribution restrictions or instructions.

(3) Instructions for foreign release and sanitization.

c. CJCS Letter. A letter (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E) is included in

any JP the Chairman signs, to provide personal guidance concerning the

subject matter of the publication (currently only JP 1, Volume 1). The final

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draft of this letter is the responsibility of the JSDS and will be included in the

FC/RFC version.

d. Preface. A preface (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E) will be included

to describe the scope, purpose, and application of the JP. With the exception

of the capstone and keystone publications, the purpose and application

paragraphs found in the samples contain approved language and should

normally be used without modification. Departures from the approved basic

entry will be adjudicated during publication coordination based on justification

provided.

e. Summary of Changes. A summary of changes (sample, Appendix A to

Enclosure E) will be included in all revised and changed JPs and will provide

bulletized statements as to what significant changes were made since the

previous edition. It should be prepared by the LA/JSDS during preparation of

the signature draft.

f. Table of Contents. A table of contents (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure

E) will be included in a bullet-style format; no shortened word forms are

allowed.

g. Executive Summary. An executive summary (sample, Appendix A to

Enclosure E) provides an overview of the publication and is prepared by the

Joint Staff J-7 during preparation of the signature draft. The executive

summary opens with a “Commander’s Overview,” which is a bullet-format list

of overarching themes presented in the publication, followed by a section that

synopsizes the fundamental discussions within the publication. The executive

summary will consist of material extracted directly from the body of the

publication without substantive modification and will not introduce any new

material. Slight modifications may be made for readability (e.g., replacing a

pronoun with the noun it represents, establishing or spelling out shortened

word forms, formatting, and excising information from a paragraph that is

clearly intended as an elaboration in the original text but superfluous to a

summary). The material in the executive summary must not conflict with the

material contained in the body of the publication. The synopsis portion of the

executive summary is formatted in two columns, with detailed information on

the right and corresponding key points on the left. The left column entry

should not be duplicated in the right column. Shortened word forms in the

executive summary must be independently established in the Commander’s

Overview, as well as the left and right columns in the second section.

Abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms established in the executive summary

must be reestablished again in the body of the publication. Executive

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summaries should not be prepared until the signature draft is complete to

alleviate having to rewrite them to match the publication.

h. Body of Publication. The body of the publication (sample, Appendix A to

Enclosure E) will be divided into chapters that use Roman numerals. The

chapters may be divided into sections (e.g., SECTION A), and paragraphs are

numbered and are continuous through the chapter. Footnotes will not be used

in JPs or JDNs. Terms normally capitalized when referring to a specific person,

place, or thing are not capitalized when used in a general context (e.g., “In most

scenarios, joint task forces will conduct stability activities” as opposed to,

“Joint Task Force Abel is tasked to ...”) This editorial rule applies throughout

the publication.

i. Appendices and Annexes. Appendices and annexes provide supplemental

information that is initially discussed in the chapters, with the exception of the

POCs, reference, and administrative instructions appendices. Appendices are

placed at the end of the narrative body before the glossary. Annexes to

appendices, if required, follow the appendix to which they apply.

(1) Checklists, Sample Formats, and Historical Vignettes. Appendices

or annexes that are designated as a checklist or sample format (e.g., operation

plan, message) may use shortened word forms without first establishing them.

It is understood that a checklist for SMEs will not require an explanation of

such terms common to the area of expertise associated with the checklist.

Similarly, a sample format will likely be understood for the area of use for

which it is intended. Shortened word forms in appendices or annexes that are

not established in the text under the normal acronym usage guidelines will not

appear in the JP’s glossary. Appendices that are historical vignettes should

establish shortened word forms for the reader. Shortened word forms in

historical vignettes will not appear in the JP’s glossary.

(2) References. References, if any, are listed in the next to the last

appendix to the JP (see sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E). This list is to

include all documents used to develop or revise the JP; it is not intended to be

a bibliography of source material related to the JP’s content. References

should be listed in alphabetical/numerical order within each major

hierarchical category (general, DoD publications, CJCS publications, AJPs,

Service publications). For example, CJCSIs should be listed before CJCSMs.

CJCSI 5120.02 should be listed before CJCSI 5715.01; JP 2-0 should be listed

before JP 2-01.2. JP titles will be used verbatim, except when a JP is under

revision and an approved PD has changed the title. In such cases, the new title

will be used. Dates are not used in references, unless the date is actually part

of a title. Correct use of “series” in a JP is in the context of referring to DoD

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issuances or CJCS directives in a series (e.g., CJCSM 3122 series, since there

are 3122.02 and 3122.05 issuances in the series). Series will not be used in a

JP to refer to the letter of an issuance. Series may also be used to refer to a JP

series. Establish shortened word forms (if necessary) will not be used in the

reference appendix as designators unless they were properly established in the

text of the document (i.e., CJCSI, CJCSM). Spell out shortened word forms if

not properly established in the text of the document and not used a second

time in the reference appendix. Shortened word forms used in the text and

used again in the reference appendix or those established in the reference

appendix and used again in the reference appendix are included in Part I of the

JP’s glossary.

(3) POCs. This appendix is required and lists POCs who were

instrumental in the development of the JP. Shortened word forms may be used

in the POCs appendix without first being established but will not be included in

Part I of the JP’s glossary.

(4) Administrative Instructions. This appendix is required and is

always the last appendix (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E). If the

publication is a change or a revision, the administrative instructions appendix

will contain information on which JP(s) is being superseded by the revised JP.

Shortened word forms may be used in the administrative instructions appendix

without first being established. These are not included in Part I of the JP’s

glossary.

j. Glossary. The glossary (sample, Appendix A to Enclosure E) usually

consists of two parts: Part I, “Shortened Word Forms (e.g., Abbreviations,

Acronyms, and Initialisms)” and Part II, “Terms and Definitions.” It is placed in

the back of the publication after the appendices.

(1) Part I—Shortened Word Forms (e.g., Abbreviations, Acronyms, and

Initialisms). Part I will list shortened word forms established in the body of the

JP. Such shortened word forms can be established when the term they

represent is used at least twice, consistent with guidelines in this manual.

Shortened word forms are placed in parentheses following their first

appearance after the word or phrase they represent. They will not be used to

establish other shortened word forms (e.g., the meaning of J-2X is “joint force

counterintelligence and human intelligence staff element” and should not be

written as “joint force counterintelligence [CI] and human intelligence

[HUMINT] staff element” to establish CI and HUMINT for later use). There is no

requirement to establish and use shortened word forms. Where a shortened

word form stands for more than one term in reference j, it may have only one

meaning in a publication. Once established, shortened word forms may be

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used as adjectives as well as nouns. Publication writers are encouraged to

review existing shortened word forms listed in reference j and verify, modify, or

remove any that are obsolete.

(a) For the following portions of a JP, shortened word forms may be

established if used twice within that portion. If established in one of these

portions, it does not establish the term for use within other portions of the JP.

Shortened word forms not established in the main body of a JP are not listed in

Part I of the glossary.

1. Preface;

2. Summary of changes;

3. Executive summary (shortened word forms must be

established separately in the commander’s overview and both columns of the

synopsis portion);

4. Figures. Shortened word forms will either be established in

the figure or in a legend within the figure; and

5. Vignettes cited as various sources.

(b) Special considerations:

1. Shortened word forms used in a quote will be identified in

brackets immediately following their use and will not be included in the

glossary. If used in a vignette, and not properly established in the vignette, the

meaning of shortened word forms will be placed in brackets immediately

following their use and will not be included in the glossary.

2. In rare cases where a shortened word form is more widely

recognized than the word or phrase it represents, and it is used only once in

the text, the term may be used with its meaning placed in brackets

immediately following (example, DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid]). If such a term is

used two or more times, it will be established in the normal way (with the

shortened word form in parenthesis) and included in Part I of the glossary.

3. To distinguish Joint Staff directorates (specific usage) and

directorates of a joint staff (general usage), follow these conventions:

a. When referring to the Joint Staff, the construct is: Joint

Staff J-# [Name of Directorate] (e.g., Joint Staff J-7 [Joint Staff Directorate for

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Joint Force Development]). It can then be referred to in the JP as ‘Joint Staff J-

#’ or ‘JS J-#’ based on whether “JS” has been previously established. The use

of Joint Staff directorates will not be listed in Part I of the JP’s glossary.

b. When generally referring to a joint staff, the proper

construct is: name of directorate (J-#) (e.g., operations directorate of a joint

staff [J-3]). If the J-# appears more than twice and after proper establishment,

it can then be referred to as J-# (e.g., J-3) throughout the text of the JP. The

general usage will be listed in Part I of the glossary.

4. The shortened word forms “U.S.” and “DoD” should be

adjusted for consistency to “US” and “DoD” for JP usage, whether used in

quotes, vignettes, or directive/issuance titles. This change does not change the

intent of the term and allows for consistent use within joint doctrine. “US”

should only be used as an adjective and be spelled out when used as a noun in

a sentence.

5. Avoid excessive use of shortened word forms, especially in a

single sentence or paragraph.

6. Shortened word forms will not appear in the table of

contents.

7. Shortened word forms will not be established or used in

chapter titles, section headings, major paragraph titles, figure titles, or titles of

appendices, as these entries appear in the table of contents.

8. Shortened word forms will not be established or used in

picture captions.

9. When establishing shortened word forms, terms should not

be capitalized unless they are proper nouns.

10. A shortened word form should not be used to create other

shortened word forms (i.e., DLA support team [DST], should be Defense

Logistics Agency support team [DST]).

11. Brevity terms will not be listed in a JP’s shortened word

form list. The use of a brevity term in the text of a document will be consistent

with the current version of reference r. Brevity terms required in a specific part

of a JP may be presented in a figure format. If not presented in a figure format,

a brevity term may be presented as “brevity term” [brevity term meaning] in

text where first used in the JP.

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(2) Part II—Terms and Definitions. The glossary shall include terms

and definitions currently in reference j for which the JP is already the

proponent; proposed terms and definitions not previously defined in joint

doctrine but that are being recommended for inclusion; or terms and

definitions in reference j for which the JP is not currently the proponent of but

recommends for modification, thus assuming proponency. Each term will be

annotated in parentheses at the end of the definition as to its proponency,

inclusion, modification, or removal. Coordinate any proponency change (i.e., a

JWG for JP 3-XX recommends proponency change of a term in JP 3-YY) with

the LA/JSDS of the JP owning the term and submit as part of the comments

for the JPs concerned and subsequently for JWG consideration. The LA/JSDS

must ensure changes to terms and definitions are annotated on the summary

of changes page when the JP is approved. Glossary notations for terms and

definitions are summarized in Table 4.

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GLOSSARY NOTATIONS FOR TERMS AND DEFINITIONS PLACEMENT

In parentheses at the end of the applicable entry.

TYPE OF ENTRY

DRAFT PUBLICATION

NOTATION

SIGNATURE DRAFT

NOTATION

(Editor Use Only)

USE

EXISTING TERM AND

DEFINITION

(DoD Dictionary. Source: JP X-

XX)

“JP X-XX” represents the

proponent publication.

(DoD Dictionary. Source: JP

X-XX)

“JP X-XX” represents the

proponent publication.

Annotates proponent

publication for term.

NEW TERM AND

DEFINITION

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this term

and its definition will be included

in the DoD Dictionary.)

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft

notation with “(Approved for

inclusion in the DoD

Dictionary.)”

Introduces, staffs, and

proposes addition of a

new entry in the DoD

Dictionary.

MODIFIED TERM AND

DEFINITION

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this term

and its definition will modify the

existing term “XXXXX” and its

definition in the DoD Dictionary.)

“XXXXX” represents the term to

be replaced.

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft

notation with “(Approved for

replacement of “XXXXX” and

its definition in the DoD

Dictionary.)”

Recommends, staffs,

and modifies an

existing term and

definition to be

incorporated into the

DoD Dictionary.

MODIFIED TERM,

EXISTING DEFINITION

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this term

will modify the existing term

“XXXXX” and be incorporated

into the DoD Dictionary.)

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft notation

with “(Approved for

replacement of XXXXX” in

the DoD Dictionary.)”

Recommends, staffs,

and modifies an

existing term to be

incorporated into the

DoD Dictionary.

EXISTING TERM,

MODIFIED DEFINITION

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this

definition will modify the existing

definition and be incorporated

into the DoD Dictionary.)

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft

notation with “(Approved for

incorporation into the DoD

Dictionary.)”

Recommends, staffs,

and modifies an

existing definition for

incorporation into the

DoD Dictionary.

PROPONENCY CHANGE

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this

publication will assume

proponency for this term and its

definition and this publication

number will be added to [or will

replace the existing proponent

number in the DoD Dictionary.)

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft notation

with “(Approved for

incorporation into the DoD

Dictionary with JP X-XX as

the Source JP.)”

Declares or assumes

proponency of a term

and definition for

staffing and upon

approval will revise

the DoD Dictionary.

TERM AND DEFINITION

DELETION

(Upon approval of this [revised or

changed] publication, this term

and its definition will be removed

from the DoD Dictionary.)

Upon approval of the signature

draft, replace the draft notation

with “term. None.

(Approved for removal from

the DoD Dictionary.)”

Recommends, staffs,

and deletes an existing

term and definition

from the DoD

Dictionary.

Table 4. Glossary Notations for Terms and Definitions Placement

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(a) Publication writers are encouraged to examine existing DoD

Dictionary terminology relating to the subject matter of the publication for

relevance and currency and verify, modify, or remove terms and definitions as

appropriate. All terms and definitions must meet the criteria of reference s.

Publication writers are also encouraged to examine the existing terminology in

the Terminology Repository and policy terminology relating to the subject

matter of the publication. The definition of terms in the Terminology

Repository may provide a starting point for adapting terms for joint doctrine.

Terms in the Terminology Repository may be adopted into joint doctrine, as

practices they describe are validated.

(b) Publication writers should remove obsolete terminology from the

DoD Dictionary by using the notation in Table 4 for the term in the proponent

publication glossary. Terms that are modified by a JP will, by default, show

that JP as the proponent in the next update to reference j. If a JP revision

proposes to assume proponency of, or modify a definition of a term currently

sourced to another JP, coordination between LA/JSDSs is required before

staffing of the revision. The joint terminologists will coordinate any change of

this nature with the respective JSDS, LA, and Services for informal input. Any

changes of this nature must still go through the joint doctrine development

process.

verbatim in the text of a JP but should use text to discuss or expand the

definitions.

(d) Glossary terms should be written in lower case unless otherwise

designated. For example, “operational control” is in lower case. However, a

glossary term that is the title of a one-of-a-kind organization or capability is

capitalized (e.g., Joint Electronic Library).

(e) Joint doctrine should avoid defining terms that have a

commonly understood meaning or a combination of terms where their root

meaning is understood or meets definition criteria defined per references. If

additional text is desired to elaborate on a definition, that information should

be provided in the text of the publication. Reference j also provides additional

criteria for inclusion of terms in reference n.

(f) Glossary definitions do not contain shortened word forms.

2. Page Formatting

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a. FD. FD editions of new publications and revisions or changes to

previously approved publications will be 8.5 x 11-inch, black and white

standard page format. FDs will be single-spaced and single-column with

numbered lines.

b. Additional Drafts and FCs. Revised material will be presented in MS

Word track changes format. Setting for track change makeup should be the

following: Insertions, Underline, Blue; Deletions, Strikethrough, Red. FCs and

additional drafts (e.g., RFC or RFD) will be single-spaced and single-column

with numbered lines. Joint Staff J-7 will convert all additional drafts and FC

editions of each publication, with the assistance of the JSDS and LA, into an

8.5 x 11-inch format, with text single-spaced in single-column layout, with

continuously numbered lines throughout the document. Changed material will

be presented using MS Word track changes function. Vertical lines will be

retained in approved routine changes and the footer annotated with “CH”

initialism and change number in Arabic numerals.

c. Approved Publications. All publications will be available for download

from the JEL or JEL+ in Adobe Acrobat PDF [portable document file] 8.5 x 11-

inch format with the following resolutions:

(1) Low-Resolution Version. This version is optimized for download

with 72 dpi photos and figures.

(2) High-Resolution Version. This version is optimized for local printing

with 150 dpi photos and figures.

d. Page Classification. The classification is shown at the top and bottom

centers of each page. Unclassified publications are not marked.

e. Margins. The top and bottom margins of each page will be 1 inch. The

left and right margins of each page will be 1.25 inches.

f. Chapters. The top line on the first page of each chapter contains the

chapter number in Roman numerals (e.g., CHAPTER II) and is centered on the

page (sample, page Appendix A to Enclosure E) in regular type, Times New

Roman 14-point font. The title of each chapter is printed in capital letters

directly below the chapter number and centered on the page in bold type,

Times New Roman 12-point font. The top line and title will be purple (R=129,

G=0, B=129). All chapters will start on the right side (odd-numbered pages) of

the publication.

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g. Sections. Sections are lettered consecutively in each chapter using

capital letters (e.g., SECTION A). Section headings are centered in the column

in bold type, Times New Roman 12-point font.

h. Paragraphs. Paragraphs are numbered sequentially within each chapter

using Arabic numerals when there are at least two paragraphs or

subparagraphs at the same level. A paragraph numbered “1” must have a

paragraph “2,” just as subparagraph “a” must have a subparagraph “b.” If

sections are used within a chapter, paragraph numbering will be continuous

within the chapter and will not begin again with each new section. Paragraph

headings are left justified, in bold type, Times New Roman 12-point font, and

purple (R=129, G=0, B=129). The text of the paragraph is in regular type,

Times New Roman 12-point font with bold type used to emphasize key points,

as desired. Paragraph classification markings will be IAW references o, p, and

i. Indenting. Paragraphs and subparagraphs will be indented as follows

(Table 5):

Table 5. Indenting Sample

j. Headers and Footers. With the exception of the first page of a preface,

summary of changes, table of contents, executive summary, chapter, appendix,

or annex, all JP pages will display a header consisting of a margin-to-margin

horizontal line (one point thickness). Above the horizontal line, odd-numbered

1. Flush left; tabbed .3 inches after period.

Second line is blank. Third line is tabbed .3 inches and full justified.

a. Tabbed .3 inches, two spaces after period, and full justified.

(1) Tabbed .6 inches, two spaces after closed parenthesis, and

full justified.

(a) Tabbed .9 inches, two spaces after closed parenthesis,

and full justified.

1. Subsequent subparagraphs are tabbed 1.2 inches,

underlined numbered, two spaces after period, and full justified.

a. Additional subparagraphs are tabbed 1.5 inches,

underlined lettered, two spaces after period, and full justified.

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pages will have the chapter title displayed (right justified); even-numbered

pages will have the chapter identifier (i.e., “Chapter II”) left justified. Footers

will display a similar horizontal line below the page text. Page numbering

information IAW subparagraph (11) will be placed below the horizontal line.

Headers and footers will be purple (R=129, G=0, B=129) and will use Times

New Roman 12-point font, title case, for text.

k. Page Numbering. Publications will have the page number for odd-

numbered pages in the bottom right corner. For even-numbered pages, the

page number is placed in the bottom left corner with the publication short title

(e.g., JP X-XX.X) in the lower right corner.

(1) Preface, Summary of Changes, Table of Contents, and Executive

Summary. The pages preceding Chapter I, beginning with the first page of the

preface and including the summary of changes, table of contents, and the

executive summary, are to be numbered consecutively with lowercase Roman

numerals.

(2) Chapters. Pages will be numbered consecutively in each chapter

using chapter and page number hyphenated (e.g., V-1 for chapter five, page 1).

(3) Appendices. Appendices are lettered consecutively using appendix

letter and page number hyphenated (e.g., A-2 for appendix A, page 2). To avoid

confusion with Roman-numerated chapters, the letters “I,” “V,” and “X” will not

be used as appendix letters.

(4) Annexes. Annexes to appendices are not listed in the table of

contents but are listed on the first page of the corresponding appendix below

the title. When appendices have an annex(es), the appendix text will begin on

the third page. Annexes to appendices are lettered consecutively using

appendix letter, annex letter, and page number, and hyphenated (e.g., B-A-3

for appendix B, annex A, page 3).

(5) Glossary. Glossary pages will be numbered using “GL” and page

number hyphenated (e.g., GL-4).

(6) Blank Pages. For proper JP printing, so all chapters and specific

sections of the JP start with the odd-numbered page on the right side, the

following guidelines are given:

(a) A blank page with no text should follow the cover of the JP.

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(b) If any of the following parts of the JP end on an odd-numbered

page, then a blank page with “Intentionally Blank” (without quote marks)

centered on the page will be inserted on the following page: signature page,

preface, summary of changes, table of contents, executive summary, chapters,

appendices, and glossary part II.

3. Other Guidance

a. Copyrights. Copyrights on proprietary materials will be secured from the

owners. The owners must agree to the printing and electronic distribution of

their copyrighted material. Copyrighted material will be marked in JPs to

comply with copyright laws and give fair credit to the owners of such material.

b. Figures. Figures should be used to illustrate points and support the

text. Figures are numbered consecutively within chapters or appendices using

a chapter number or appendix letter, a hyphenated figure number, and a

period followed by an appropriate caption (e.g., “Figure IV-2. Health Services

Tenets”). The figure number and caption are centered under the figure in bold

type, Arial 10-point font. The caption of the figure and the heading at the top

of the figure should match. The figure should have a black outline box. If the

caption is more than two lines in length, it shall be full justified under the

figure. If there is a full page, landscape-layout figure, the figure number and

caption remain centered under the figure. There will be a reference to each

figure within the text. Figures should be placed as close as possible to, and

immediately following, the text they support. Avoid use of shortened word

forms in figures. If used, shortened word forms must be established in the

figure or in a legend within the figure.

c. Photographs. Use JPEG photographs sparingly to reinforce the contents

of the text. Photographs should be placed as close as possible to the text they

support. Photographs will not be numbered but will have a caption in italic

type, Arial 11-point font. If the caption is two lines or fewer, the text is

centered; if three lines or more, it is full justified. Photo captions will not use

shortened word forms.

d. Quotes. Each chapter may begin with a quote that has relevance to the

chapter material. Avoid using quotes elsewhere in the remainder of a chapter.

The source of each quote must also be provided with a date for time-frame

reference if appropriate. Quotes will be placed in a light blue (R=153, G=204,

B=255) text box and indented .3 inches from both the left and right margins in

italic type, Arial 11-point font. Source notations will be right justified in bold

type, Arial 10-point font.

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e. Blue Boxes. Blue boxes are used to emphasize key terms or concepts

that are central to understanding a particular topic. Each blue box that

contains a vignette will have a title. A source or reference is optional. Unlike

figures and photographs, there is no caption. The text will be placed in a light

blue (R=153, G=204, B=255) box and indented .3 inches from both left and

right margins in Arial 10-point font.

f. Vignettes and Examples. Vignettes and examples support the publication

by providing short, pertinent narratives that enhance the meaning of the text

but should not be construed as being doctrine. Each vignette or example will

be placed in a light blue (R=153, G=204, B=255) box and indented .3 inches

from both the left and right margins. Include a title and the source for

vignettes that are cited verbatim. For vignettes developed from several sources,

citing “Various Sources” is acceptable. The body and source will be in bold

type, Arial 11-point font; the source will be right justified. Use the same format

for “Key Terms” in JDNs.

g. Reference to Chapters, Appendices, and Other Documents

(1) When placed within a paragraph, references within the body of the

text and appendices to other chapters or appendices of the same publication

will include the full name of the referenced chapter or appendix and will be in

quotations and not in italics. References to other JPs, DoD issuances, CJCS

directives, Service publications, or other documents will include the full name

of the referenced document (less the version identifier) and the title of the

document will be in italics without quotations; the document designator will

not be in italics. When referencing a document containing supporting

information, the order of precedence is JP over JDN. Do not include edition

letter on CJCS issuances, as readers should use the most current edition when

reviewing policy.

(2) When placed at the end of a paragraph and separate from the

paragraph, references to other chapters or appendices of the same publication

will include the full name of the referenced chapter or appendix and will be in

quotations, and the entire reference will be in italics. References to other JPs,

DoD issuances, CJCS directives, Service publications, or other documents will

include the full name of the referenced document (less the version identifier)

and will not be in italics or have quotations; the rest of the reference sentence

will be italicized, to include the document designator. References will be set off

from the paragraph and full justified. Margins will be equal to the paragraph

above, and the first line will not be indented. When more than two references

are listed, a semicolon will separate the individual references, as commas

separate the designator and the reference title.

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(3) References to federal law should state the chapter or section of the

USC (e.g., Title 10, United States Code [USC], Section 402). References to the

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) will list the part referenced (e.g., Title 32,

Code of Federal Regulations [CFR], Part 176). Subsequent references may be

abbreviated (e.g., Title 10, USC, Section 402). Do not reference a public law or

the specific national defense authorization act for a fiscal year. If a law has a

ubiquitous title such as the Posse Comitatus Act, it may be included in

parentheses after the correct reference to the USC or CFR (e.g., Title 18, USC,

Section 1385 [Posse Comitatus Act]). Normally, the name of the chapter,

section, or part is not listed when citing U.S. law.

h. Italics. The use of italicized text will be consistent with the specific uses

as described in this manual. No other use of italicized text is acceptable. Place

a term or terms in bold text for emphasis.

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SAMPLE JOINT PUBLICATION ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT

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SAMPLE CJCS LETTER

Joint Warfighting is the capstone doctrine for the US military. This joint doctrine is

designed to sharpen our ability to compete, deter, and win in the most dangerous security

environment seen in decades, one distinguished by great power competition, disruptive

technology, and the accelerating pace of change in the character of war. Our strategic objectives

are to achieve decisive advantage for our warriors and victory.

From competition through armed conflict, adversaries are challenging our national security

through combined conventional and irregular approaches, across all domains (ground, air,

maritime, space, cyber, and the associated electromagnetic spectrum). In this rapidly evolving

environment, we adaptively prepare for simultaneous threats and opportunities worldwide. Our

missions are to defend the homeland, respond to contingencies, deter strategic and conventional

attack, assure allies and partners, and compete below the level of armed conflict. Global

integration is the joint force’s strategic approach to retaining overmatch and expanding the

competitive space through integrated multifunctional, all-domain, and transregional operations.

Doctrine provides fundamental principles and authoritative guidance for the unified action of

US military forces. Since we cannot predict the timing, location, and conditions of the next fight,

commanders are expected to adapt doctrine to circumstance. The Armed Forces of the United

States function within the US system of civil-military relations, serve under the civilian control of

the President as Commander-in-Chief, and embody the highest values and standards of American

society. We defend the United States, our allies, and our partners with the strength, agility,

endurance, resilience, flexibility, and awareness to fight and win against any potential adversary.

MARK A MILLEY

General, U.S. Army

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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SAMPLE PUBLICATION PREFACE

PREFACE

1. Scope

This publication provides fundamental principles and guidance for…. This publication is the

keystone document of the joint operations series. It provides the doctrinal foundation and

fundamental principles that guide the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations across

the competition continuum.

2. Purpose

This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff (CJCS). It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed

Forces of the United States in joint operations, and it provides considerations for military

interaction with governmental and nongovernmental agencies, multinational forces, and other

interorganizational partners. It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by

combatant commanders and other joint force commanders (JFCs), and prescribes joint doctrine for

operations and training. It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces of the United

States in preparing and executing their plans and orders. It is not the intent of this publication to

restrict the authority of the JFC from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner

the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the achievement of objectives.

3. Application

a. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the Joint Staff, combatant

commands, subordinate unified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these

commands, the Services, National Guard Bureau, and combat support agencies.

b. This doctrine constitutes official advice concerning the enclosed subject matter; however,

the judgment of the commander is paramount in all situations.

c. If conflicts arise between the contents of this publication and the contents of Service

publications, this publication will take precedence unless the CJCS, normally in coordination with

the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has provided more current and specific guidance.

Commanders of forces operating as part of a multinational (alliance or coalition) military

command should follow multinational doctrine and procedures ratified by the United States. For

doctrine and procedures not ratified by the United States, commanders should evaluate and follow

the multinational command’s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and consistent with US

law, regulations, and doctrine.

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SAMPLE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-32

DATED 07 AUGUST 2013

• Changes title from Command and Control for Joint Maritime Operations.

• Revises scope statement.

• Revises discussion of composite warfare and adds a figure on composite warfare

commander organization.

• Revises command and control considerations for specific maritime operations.

• Adds a paragraph on seapower essential functions.

• Adds figure on operational employment constructs for amphibious ready groups and

marine expeditionary units (aggregated, disaggregated, distributed).

• Removes discussion of global fleet station, Maritime Civil Affairs and Security

Training Command, and maritime expeditionary security force.

• Revises the discussion on maritime domain awareness.

• Enhances discussion on assessment.

• Enhances consistency among other doctrinal publications and Department of Defense

(DoD) and other United States Government policies.

• Modifies, adds, and removes terms and definitions from the DoD Dictionary of

Military and Associated Terms.

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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... ix

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Section A.

• Introduction .................................................................................................................... I-1

• Operational Framework .................................................................................................. I-1

• The Threat Theory .......................................................................................................... I-1

• Fundamentals .................................................................................................................. I-1

• War ................................................................................................................................. I-2

Section B.

• Foundations .................................................................................................................. I-10

• Strategic Security Environment and National Security Challenges ............................. I-10

• Instruments of National Power and the Range of Military Operations ........................ I-11

CHAPTER II

DOCTRINE GOVERNING UNIFIED DIRECTION OF ARMED FORCES

• National Strategic Direction .................................................................................................II-1

• Strategic Guidance and Responsibilities ..............................................................................II-3

• Defense Continuity Program ..............................................................................................II-20

APPENDIX

A Establishing Directive (Support Relationship) Considerations ..................................... A-1

B The Profession of Arms ..................................................................................................B-1

C References ......................................................................................................................C-1

D Administrative Instructions ........................................................................................... D-1

GLOSSARY

Part I Shortened Word Forms (Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms) ................ GL-1

Part II Terms and Definitions ........................................................................................ GL-5

FIGURE

I-1 Principles of War .......................................................................................................... I-3

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I-2 Levels of Warfare ......................................................................................................... I-7

I-3 Range of Military Operations ..................................................................................... I-14

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW

• Discusses how global integration is used to arrange cohesive military actions in time,

space, and purpose to address transregional, all-domain, and multifunctional

challenges.

• Presents the foundations of the profession of arms and joint force campaigns and

operations.

• Outlines the fundamentals of unified action.

• Introduces joint functions.

Global Integration

Contemporary Security

Environment

The joint force operates in a complex and volatile

security environment characterized by contested norms

and persistent disorder. National security threats

continue to e

volve and have become increasingly

transregional, all-domain, and multifunctional.

Most adversaries would prefer to achieve objectives by

operating below the threshold that would provoke a US

military response. Their ability to operate by

manipulating popular perceptions and using nonmilitary

means has produced strategic gains in opposition to US

security interests and ends. Accordingly, the joint force

refined the spectrum of strategic relationships as the

competition continuum.

Global Integration

Global integration is the arrangement of cohesive

military actions in time, space, and purpose, executed as

a whole to address transregional, all-domain, and

multifunctional challenges.

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“Joint doctrine is flag officer business. If we are to continue the essential

transition to improve jointness, everyone must be involved.”

General John M. Shalikashvili,

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1993-1997

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REFERENCES

1. General

a. Title 10, United States Code.

b. Federal Aviation Administration Order JO 4200.2G, Procedures for Handling Airspace

Matters.

2. Department of Defense Publication

DoD Directive 5100.01, Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major Components.

3. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Publications

a. CJCSI 3151.01C, Global Command and Control System Common Operational Picture

Reporting Requirements.

b. CJCSM 3122.01A, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Volume I,

Planning Policies and Procedures.

c. CJCSM 3130.03, Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) Planning Guidance and

Formats.

d. JP 1, Volume 2, the Joint Force.

4. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Publications

a. Allied Administrative Publication-06, NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions.

b. Allied Joint Publication-3.3.5, Doctrine for Joint Airspace Control.

5. Multi-Service Publications

a. ATP 3-04.64/NTTP 3-55.14/MCRP 3-20.5/AFTTP 3-2.64, Multi-Service Tactics,

Techniques, and Procedures for the Tactical Employment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

b. ATP 3-52.1/NTTP 3-56.4/MCWP 3-25.13/AFTTP 3-2.78, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques,

and Procedures for Airspace Control.

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FOR UNCLASSIFIED PUBLICATIONS

(Available on the public JEL and NIPRNET and SIPRNET JEL+.)

APPENDIX (LAST APPENDIX)

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. User Comments

Users in the field are highly encouraged to submit comments on this publication using the Joint

Doctrine Feedback Form located at: https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/jel/jp_feedback_form.pdf and e-mail it

to: js.pentagon.j7.mbx.jedd-support@mail.mil. These comments should address content (accuracy,

usefulness, consistency, and organization), writing, and appearance.

2. Authorship

a. The lead agent for this publication is the US Air Force. The technical review authority [if

one is assigned] is __________. The Joint Staff doctrine sponsor for this publication is the Director

for Operations (J-3).

b. The following staff, in conjunction with the joint doctrine development community, made

a valuable contribution to the revision of this joint publication: lead agent, Mr. _________, United

States Transportation Command; technical review authority [if one is assigned], Mr. ______,

[organization]; Joint Staff doctrine sponsor, Lt Col _________, Joint Staff J-4; LTC ________,

Joint Staff J-7, Joint Doctrine Analysis Branch; and Mr. ________, Joint Staff J-7, Joint Doctrine

Branch.

3. Supersession and Cancellation (if required)

This publication supersedes JP 3-30, Joint Air Operations, 25 July 2019.

4. Change Recommendations

a. To provide recommendations for urgent and/or routine changes to this publication, please

complete the Joint Doctrine Feedback Form located at:

https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/jel/jp_feedback_form.pdf and e-mail it to: js.pentagon.j7.mbx.jedd-

[email protected].

b. When a Joint Staff directorate submits a proposal to the CJCS that would change source

document information reflected in this publication, that directorate will include a proposed change

to this publication as an enclosure to its proposal. The Services and other organizations are

requested to notify the Joint Staff J-7 when changes to source documents reflected in this

publication are initiated.

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5. Lessons Learned

The Joint Lessons Learned Program’s (JLLP’s) primary objective is to enhance joint force

readiness and effectiveness by contributing to improvements in doctrine, organization, training,

materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy. The Joint Lessons Learned

Information System (JLLIS) is the DoD system of record for lessons learned and facilitates the

collection, tracking, management, sharing, collaborative resolution, and dissemination of

observations, issues, best practices, and lessons learned to improve the development and readiness

of the joint force. The JLLP integrates with joint doctrine through the joint doctrine development

process by providing insights and lessons learned derived from operations, exercises, war games,

and other events. As these inputs are incorporated into joint doctrine, they become

institutionalized for future use, a major goal of the JLLP. Insights and lessons learned are routinely

sought and incorporated into draft JPs throughout formal staffing of the development process. The

JLLIS Website can be found at https://www.jllis.mil (NIPRNET) or http://www.jllis.smil.mil

(SIPRNET).

6. Releasability

UNCLASSIFIED. This JP is approved for public release. Access to this publication is

unrestricted; distribution is unlimited and releasable outside the combatant commands, Services,

National Guard Bureau, and Joint Staff.

7. Printing and Distribution

a. The Joint Staff does not print hard copies of JPs for distribution. An electronic version of

this JP is available on:

(1) NIPRNET Joint Electronic Library Plus (JEL+) at https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/index.jsp

(limited to .mil and .gov users with a DoD common access card),

(2) SIPRNET JEL+ at https://jdeis.js.smil.mil/jdeis/index.jsp, and

(3) Internet JEL [Joint Electronic Library] at http://www.jcs.mil/Doctrine/.

b. This JP can be locally reproduced for use within the combatant commands, Services,

National Guard Bureau, Joint Staff, and combat support agencies.

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(Available only on JEL+.)

APPENDIX (LAST APPENDIX)

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. User Comments

Users in the field are highly encouraged to submit comments on this publication using the Joint

Doctrine Feedback Form located at: https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/jel/jp_feedback_form.pdf and e-mail it

to: js.pentagon.j7.mbx.jedd-[email protected]. These comments should address content (accuracy,

usefulness, consistency, and organization), writing, and appearance.

2. Authorship

a. The lead agent for this publication is the US Air Force. The technical review authority [if

one is assigned] is __________. The Joint Staff doctrine sponsor for this publication is the Director

for Operations (J-3).

b. The following staff, in conjunction with the joint doctrine development community, made

a valuable contribution to the revision of this joint publication: lead agent, Mr. _________, United

States Transportation Command; technical review authority [if one is assigned], Mr. _____,

[organization]; Joint Staff doctrine sponsor, Lt Col _________, Joint Staff J-4; LTC ________,

Joint Staff J-7, Joint Doctrine Analysis Branch; and Mr. ________, Joint Staff J-7, Joint Doctrine

Branch.

3. Supersession and Cancellation (if required)

This publication supersedes JP 3-30, Joint Air Operations, 25 July 2019.

4. Change Recommendations

a. To provide recommendations for urgent and/or routine changes to this publication, please

complete the Joint Doctrine Feedback Form located at:

https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/jel/jp_feedback_form.pdf and e-mail it to: js.pentagon.j7.mbx.jedd-

[email protected].

b. When a Joint Staff directorate submits a proposal to the CJCS that would change source

document information reflected in this publication, that directorate will include a proposed change

to this publication as an enclosure to its proposal. The Services and other organizations are

requested to notify the Joint Staff J-7 when changes to source documents reflected in this

publication are initiated.

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