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b. However, it is more common to form special-purpose JTFs that focus on specific
functional aspects of the CJTF’s operations. Because of the nature and visibility of civilmilitary
operations (CMO) and military information support operations (MISO), the CJTF
may establish separate task forces for these activities. As a general rule, CMO and military
information support (MIS) task force commanders work directly for the CJTF. However, in
certain circumstances (e.g., crisis response and limited contingency operations) civil affairs
(CA) and MIS task forces may be attached to the JSOTF.
(1) Commander, Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force (JCMOTF). A
CJTF may establish a JCMOTF when the scope of CMO requires coordination and activities
beyond that which a CA representative on the staff could accomplish. The JCMOTF must be
resourced to meet specific CMO requirements.
For further information on CMO and CA, refer to JP 3-57, Civil-Military Operations.
(2) Commander, Joint Military Information Support Task Force (JMISTF).
A CJTF may establish a JMISTF when the scope of MISO requires coordination and
activities exceed the capability of MISO support element to advise and assist. The JMISTF
is responsible for providing MISO support to joint or multinational operations at the tactical
and operational levels. The JMISTF also is responsible for deconflicting all MISO that
occur under the JTF and other commands as designated by the establishing authority.
For further details concerning MISO, refer to JP 3-13.2, Military Information Support
Operations.
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