JP 3-16, Multinational Operations - Defense Technical Information ...

Executive Summary
compliant guidance to subordinate elements that permit
flexibility to share information where and when it is
needed.
Communications
Operational Environment
Planning considerations include frequency management,
equipment compatibility, procedural compatibility,
cryptographic and information security, identification
friend or foe, and data-link protocols. The MNFC should
address the need for integrated communications among all
participating forces early in the planning phase of the
operation. MNF planning and technical communications
systems control centers should be established as soon as
possible to coordinate all communications.
Land Operations. The MNFC may assign the
responsibility for land operations to an overall MNF land
component commander or a task force (TF) within the
MNF command structure. Such TFs may include elements
from a single nation or multiple nations depending on the
situation and the interoperability factors of the nations
involved.
Maritime Operations. In a multinational environment, an
operational aim for maritime forces is to exercise sea
control or project power ashore; synchronize maritime
operations with the other major MNF operational
functions of land forces, air forces, and special operations
forces (SOF); and support the MNFC’s intent and
guidance in achieving the MNF mission. Maritime forces
are primarily navies; however, they may include
maritime-focused air forces, amphibious forces, or other
government departments and agencies charged with
sovereignty, security, or constabulary functions at sea.
Maritime operational responsibility may be assigned to an
MNF maritime component commander or a designated
TF.
Air Operations. Air operations provide the MNFC with a
responsive and flexible means of operational reach. The
MNFC can execute deep operations rapidly, striking at
decisive points and attacking centers of gravity. Overall
MNF air operations will normally be assigned to a
multinational force air component commander
(MNFACC) (the designation will be based on the type of
multinational configuration used in the operation).
MNFACC responsibilities include the planning,
coordinating, allocating, and tasking of air
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