JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...

Executive Summary
Cross Area of
Responsibility Command
Relationships
Considerations
Multinational
Considerations
Multinational Command
Relationships
Multinational
Organization
Command and Control
Systems and Functions
GCCs are supported commanders for assigned missions in
their AORs, and they anticipate the possibility for “cross-
AOR” operations based on threats and capabilities.
Coordination authority between GCCs should enable
coordination at component and tactical levels
supporting unity of effort for cross-AOR ballistic
missile defense (BMD).
Most joint operations are now conducted within a
multinational context (i.e., an alliance or coalition). The
JFC (who may be the multinational force commander) must
evaluate key considerations and differences involved in
planning, coordinating, and conducting counterair
operations in a multinational environment.
In multinational force (MNF) operations, understanding the
agreed upon command relationships and the related
command authorities is key to developing the desired unity
of effort for counterair operations. The JFACC/AADC
may expect no more than tactical control over MNF
counterair units/capabilities, and very likely, may have
simple support relationships based on mission-type orders.
Each nation normally establishes a national center or cell as
a focal point to ensure effective support and control of its
forces, to include counterair forces. Because sharing
intelligence and warning information is vital to unity of
effort, any issues related to the release of intelligence
information and products to MNF partners must be
resolved early during planning. Before assigning tasks to
MNF units, the JFACC/AADC should ensure that all
elements can make meaningful contributions to the overall
counterair mission. The AADC should ensure that MNF
rules of engagement (ROE), engagement authorities, and
procedures are consistent with the combined AADP and the
MNF ability to identify friendly forces, in order to prevent
gaps and ensure joint air forces are not subject to an
increased risk of fratricide and MNF are not restricted from
self-defense.
Joint counterair operations require reliable C2 capabilities
that allow the JFC/JFACC/AADC, component
commanders, and subordinate forces to integrate and
synchronize/deconflict OCA and DCA operations. C2
systems must support OCA operations while at the same
time detecting, identifying, and tracking threats in order to
warn, cue, and coordinate DCA assets, including providing
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