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Appendix D
(2) The JIMB:
(a) Identifies and validates information exchange requirements.
(b) Creates and maintains the IMP.
(c) Acts as a focal point for coordinating JTF IM policy.
directorate).
(d) Operates under the supervision of the chief of staff (or designated staff
(e) Resolves cross-functional and contentious IM issues.
(f) Coordinates additional training required by staff and component elements
to support production of quality information through effective IM procedures.
e. Joint Task Force Staff Directors
(1) Implement internal staff directorate procedures to comply with the IMP.
(2) Identify critical and relevant information to be placed on the HQ battle rhythm
matrix. The JOC staff informs the IMO of any changes to information needs prompted by
the HQ battle rhythm.
(3) Appoint a staff directorate IM representative and RFI manager as points of
contact for IM matters and RFIs. This can be the same individual, though it is not
recommended to dual-hat in the JTF J-2 and J-3 directorates.
(4) Ensure training is completed for basic IM, RFI management, and security
procedures for all personnel in the staff directorates.
(5) Assess IM to assure the flow of quality critical and relevant information.
(6) Note: The JNCC, as an element of the JTF J-6, exercises control over the
communications system and serves as the single control agency for the management and
operational direction of the joint communications network. The JNCC performs
planning, execution, technical direction, and management over the communications system.
See Chapter X, “Joint Task Force Communications,” for further discussion of JTF J-6 IM
responsibilities as they relate to IM systems management.
f. Joint Data Network Operations Cell
(1) The JDNC is a task-organized team of experienced personnel that supports the
JDN operations officer. The JDNC shall be staffed, trained, and equipped to support
continuous operations and should consist of personnel knowledgeable in the operations of
participating components to optimize multi-Service experience and overcome C2 system
interoperability challenges. The JDNC’s mission is to plan the C2 architecture, maintain
configuration control, manage and integrate selected data provided by the various networks,
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