Dated 1 December 2020

This publication is the keystone document for joint planning. It provides the doctrinal foundation and fundamental principles that guide the Armed Forces of the United States in planning joint campaigns and operations.

 

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 in preparing and executing their plans and orders.

 

The guidance in this publication is authoritative; as such, this doctrine will be followed.

 

COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW

 

1. Describes the principles of joint planning.

 

2. Discusses Strategy, Strategic Art, Operational Art, and Operational Planning.

 

3. Compares Strategic, Theater, and Functional Planning.

 

4. Discusses Strategic Guidance and Coordination and the Joint Strategic Planning System.

 

5. Outlines Strategy and Campaign Development.

 

6. Describes the Joint Planning Process.

 

7. Discusses Operation Assessment.

 

8. Explains conditions for transitioning planning to execution.

 

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.

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

The Color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

All in COLOR