JP 3-13, Information Operations - Defense Innovation Marketplace

Multinational Information Operations
5. Multinational Organization for Information Operations Planning
a. When the JFC is also the MNFC, the joint force staff should be augmented by
planners and subject matter experts from the MNF. MNF IO planners and IRC specialists
should be trained on US and MNF doctrine, requirements, resources, and how the MNF is
structured to integrate IRCs. IO planners should seek to accommodate the requirements of
each multinational partner, within given constraints, with the goal of using all the available
expertise and capabilities of the MNF.
b. In the case where the JFC is not the MNFC, it may be necessary for the J-3 to brief
the MNFC and staff on the advantages of integrating US IO processes and procedures
to achieve MNF objectives. The JFC should propose organizing a multinational IO staff
using organizational criteria discussed earlier. If this is not acceptable to the MNFC, the JFC
should assume responsibility for implementing IO within the joint force as a part of
multinational operations to support multinational mission objectives.
6. Multinational Policy Coordination
The development of capabilities, tactics, techniques, procedures, plans, intelligence, and
communications support applicable to IO requires coordination with the responsible DOD
components and multinational partners. Coordination with partner nations above the
JFC/MNFC level is normally effected within existing defense arrangements, including
bilateral arrangements. The Joint Staff coordinates US positions on IO matters delegated
to them as a matter of law or policy, and discusses them bilaterally, or in multinational
organizations, to achieve interoperability and compatibility in fulfilling common
requirements. Direct discussions regarding multinational IO planning in specific theaters are
the responsibility of the GCC.
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