1. Scope

This publication provides joint doctrine for the planning, execution, and assessment of joint operations in an urban environment.

2. Application

1. 1. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the Joint Staff, commanders of combatant commands, sub-unified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, and the Services.

COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW

-  Introduces Unique Challenges of Planning and Execution of Joint Urban Operations

-  Discusses Understanding the Urban Operational Environment

-  Addresses Planning for Joint Urban Operations

-  Explains Joint Urban Operations in the Context of Joint Function

This joint publication focuses on capabilities and tasks that are unique to, or significantly challenged by, urban environments at the operational level.

Joint urban operations (JUOs) are joint operations planned and conducted on, or against objectives within, a topographical complex and its adjacent natural terrain, where man-made construction or the density of population are the dominant features. Commanders and their staffs should consider the complex and dynamic interactions and relationships of the population with the physical terrain and infrastructure.

In Color

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular piece of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding. The color covers are laminated for rain protection.

This website also has this book in "BIG" size (the size of a regular sheet of paper).