Joint Task Force HQ

The Pentagon recently released an updated doctrine document on how to run a Joint Task Force Headquarters. Here's a summary of the changes:

* Reduces redundancies and improves continuity between joint publication (JP) 3-33, Joint Task Force Headquarters, and JP 3-0, Joint Operations, and JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning.

* Reorganizes chapters into a logical flow for ease of reading and understanding the organization and development of a joint task force (JTF) headquarters (HQ).

* Expands on the discussion of individual augmentation and the joint manning document when developing the JTF HQ.

* Adds detailed discussion on different types of JTF HQ to provide an in-depth understanding on how and why JTFs are stood up and organized.

* Eliminates discussions on subordinate component commands in Chapter III, "Joint Task Force Subordinate Commands," to reduce redundancy with other JPs and bring this publication in-line with current approved and emerging joint doctrine.

* Adds major discussion and an appendix on joint task force-state to provide guidance on command and control relationships and responsibility differences between federal and state troops in a domestic response situation.

* Incorporates appropriate changes with the disestablishment of US Joint Forces Command and the reorganization of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command under United States Transportation Command.

* Adds an appendix on JTF-Capable HQ that provides a framework and considerations for forming and sustaining the readiness of a JTF HQ within the Department of Defense.

* Removes the appendix for contract support and contractor management planning since JP 4-10, Operational Contract Support, provides this information more extensively.

To view the document, click here.