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

Chapter III
Factors Affecting the Military Capabilities of Nations
National Interests
Domestic Politics
Objectives
Arms Control Limitations
Doctrine
Organization
Training
Leader Development
Equipment
History
Defense Budget
Domestic Law
Treaties
Figure III-1. Factors Affecting the Military Capabilities of Nations
satisfied by either bilateral or multilateral support agreements (formal or informal) prior to
the deployment of forces to the OA. This process relies heavily upon detailed coordination
between national leadership, prospective forces, and the MNFC. The degree of involvement
of each participant is likely to be primarily a political decision and commanders at all levels
must be cognizant of national mandates placed on individual units.
d. Preparation. In addition to planning and preparing for contingency operations in a
multinational environment, CCDRs are responsible to pursue national strategic end states as
they develop their theater or functional strategies. This translates into an integrated set of
shaping actions and activities by means of an operation or campaign plan.
(1) SC activities are long-term and designed to promote an acceptable state of
peace and security in a country or region and preclude or mitigate crises by mobilizing
cooperation and building relationships to enhance an HN’s or region’s security. A
multinational operation can be designed to support a CCMD’s operation or campaign plan,
or a contingency operation.
(2) SC activities are undertaken well in advance of any crisis-precipitating event.
The military contribution to these efforts focuses on mobilizing cooperation and building and
sustaining relationships to enhance regional security.
(3) A representative listing of SC activities might include:
(a) Provide training, education, and equipment to build the capacity and
capability of partner nations and organizations;
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