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actions in the operational environment, and facilitates US/Allied freedom of action in
cyberspace while denying the same to our adversaries.
f. Integration and Sustainment of the JTF Staff. Integration and sustainment of the
JTF staff is a routine but important function. The headquarters commandant (HQCOMDT)
is normally the primary planner and executor of these integration and sustainment functions
for the JTF HQ. Refer to Annex H, “Special Staff: Headquarters Commandant,” of
Appendix C, “Commander, Joint Task Force Personal and Special Staffs,” for a more
detailed discussion of the HQCOMDT responsibilities.
g. Additional Information. There are a number of products and resources that will
assist CJTFs and staffs in expediting the process of forming the JTF HQ and organizing the
staff. These products and resources include notional JTF HQ templates that contain JMDs
and C2 architectures, systems, software, telecommunications and video requirements,
Common Joint Task Force Headquarters Standing Operating Procedures, and learning
resources for JTF staff positions. These resources and products can be found at
https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/jel/jtfguide/sop_index.htm and at the following SECRET Internet
Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) links: Templates
http://jdeis.js.smil.mil/jdeis/jel/jtfguide/sop_index/htm.
SECTION B. COMMAND AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
4. Command and Staff Roles and Responsibilities
a. Commander, Joint Task Force. The CJTF is ultimately responsible to the
establishing authority for JTF actions. The CJTF duties may include (but are not limited to)
the following:
(1) Determining the C2 and support relationships for the proper employment of
assigned and attached forces for accomplishing assigned missions and keeping the
established authority informed.
(2) Supervising all aspects of the JTF’s planning efforts to include development of
OPORDs, OPLANs, concept plans (CONPLANs), and time-phased force and deployment
data (TPFDD).
(3) Establishing requisite policies and guidelines. This includes providing
guidance to the chief of staff concerning the establishment of the appropriate organization
structure.
(4) Applying operational risk management to all levels of war, across the range of
military operations, and all phases of an operation to include any branches or sequels of an
operation.
(5) Exercising or delegating as appropriate, OPCON over assigned and normally
over attached forces. The CJTF also may exercise TACON, have coordinating authority, or
be in a support relationship as either a supported or supporting commander.
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