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Joint Task Force Logistics
contracting support within the JOA. This support will be coordinated with the lead Service
for contracting (if appointed by the GCC).
n. Exercise staff supervision or cognizance over applicable military engineering matters
(e.g., construction, maintenance, and site development).
o. Coordinate maintenance, recovery, and salvage operations to ensure economy of
inter-Service and HN resources, even though these are primarily a Service versus J-4
responsibility.
p. Assist the JTF surgeon in developing the logistic aspects of the JTF’s HSS system.
Assist the surgeon in the development of annex Q (Medical Services) to CJTF’s plans and
orders, if required.
For more details on the JTF surgeon’s responsibilities, refer to JP 4-02, Health Service
Support.
q. Coordinate joint mortuary affairs, including the return of remains. Mortuary affairs
include the responsibilities for coordinating search and recovery, identification, care, and
evacuation or disposition of deceased personnel within the theater. The responsibility
extends not only to US forces, but also to multinational, civilian, third country, and adversary
dead. Mortuary affairs in a DSCA scenario (i.e., JTF operations within the US) requires
close coordination with civil authorities to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and
established procedures.
For further details concerning mortuary affairs, refer to JP 4-0, Joint Logistics, and JP 4-06,
Mortuary Affairs.
r. With the PM, coordinate support for returning EPWs or detainees, civilian internees,
displaced civilians, and other detained or retained persons.
s. Refine logistic planning guidance, ensure logistic-related activities are conducted to
eliminate OPSEC vulnerabilities, and support military deception initiatives.
t. Maintain liaison with the other JTF staff agencies, subordinate task forces, and
component commands.
u. Coordinate agreements, transactions, and implementing instructions with the
appropriate component and multinational points of contact for US and multinational mutual
support logistic exchange issues.
v. Provide reporting guidance and ensure Service components use published procedures
for positive control of personnel and assets during deployment, sustainment, and
redeployment operations.
w. Coordinate with the JTF J-1 to establish personnel accountability operations in the
JOA.
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