JP 3-33, Joint Task Force Headquarters - Defense Innovation ...

Chapter VIII
government contains standardized clauses to ensure efficient deployment, employment, and
redeployment of contractor personnel.
c. Contractor accountability should be established through the Synchronized
Predeployment and Operational Tracker.
For further details concerning contracting, refer to JP 4-10, Operational Contract Support.
10. Host-Nation Support Considerations
a. HNS can be a significant force multiplier. Whenever possible, available, and suitable
HNS should be considered as an alternative to deploying logistic support from other
locations outside of the JOA. HNS may increase dramatically the timeliness of response to a
developing situation and reduce the strategic airlift and sea lift requirements necessary to
deploy forces to the JOA.
b. Countries without a government infrastructure may not be able to provide logistic
assistance; however, limited support may be obtained through local contractors.
c. To maximize the JTF logistic effort, HNS functions (e.g., identification of
requirements and procurement) should be centralized and coordinated within the J-4.
d. CA personnel assigned to the JTF are trained to identify and coordinate HNS
resources and can provide valuable assistance to the J-4 staff.
e. The HNS agreement should include the authority for the CJTF to coordinate directly
with the HN for support, acquisition, and use of facilities and real estate.
f. Every effort should be made to obtain language support for negotiations with local
nationals. The most effective negotiations occur when military members show competence
in local language and customs. The J-2 may assist in obtaining personnel for use in
negotiations.
g. A JTF legal advisor should be involved in the development process for HNS
agreements.
h. It is critical to determine a lead agency (UN, Service, component, or other agency)
for contracting and negotiating for support.
i. Areas of potential HNS are shown in Figure VIII-2.
j. Authority for negotiations must be obtained through the supported CCDR, Joint Staff,
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Department of State (DOS) channels.
Negotiations for HNS fall under two basic categories.
(1) No HNS Agreement Exists
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