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JP 5-00.2 Joint Task Force Planning Guidance and Procedures - BITS

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<strong>Joint</strong> Pub 5-<strong>00.2</strong><br />

necessary for effectiveness <strong>and</strong> efficiency. Centralized<br />

direction is essential for controlling <strong>and</strong> coordinating the<br />

efforts of the forces <strong>and</strong> can normally be achieved by clear<br />

communication of CJTF’s intent to subordinate comm<strong>and</strong>s.<br />

Decentralized execution is essential because no one<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>er can control the detailed actions of a large number<br />

of units or individuals. Common doctrine is essential for<br />

mutual underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> confidence between a comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong><br />

assigned subordinates, <strong>and</strong> among the subordinates<br />

themselves, so that timely <strong>and</strong> effective action will be<br />

taken by all concerned in the absence of specific<br />

instructions. Comm<strong>and</strong> emphasis on interoperability will<br />

result in enhanced joint warfighting capabilities. Factors<br />

determining the organizational structure of a JTF (see <strong>Joint</strong><br />

Pub 0-2) include:<br />

(1) Responsibilities, missions, <strong>and</strong> tasks assigned to<br />

the comm<strong>and</strong>er.<br />

(2) The nature <strong>and</strong> scope of the operations.<br />

(3) The forces (by characteristic, Service, <strong>and</strong><br />

identity) available or to be made available.<br />

(4) Geography.<br />

(5) Enemy forces.<br />

(6) Time available.<br />

(7) Manner in which the comm<strong>and</strong>er decides to fulfill<br />

the mission.<br />

b. The JTF comm<strong>and</strong>er may exercise OPCON through:<br />

(1) Service component comm<strong>and</strong>ers.<br />

(2) Functional component comm<strong>and</strong>ers (e.g., JFSOCC), if<br />

established for a particular operational purpose (see<br />

<strong>Joint</strong> Pub 0-2).<br />

(3) A single-Service force reporting directly to the<br />

CJTF. Normally, missions requiring operations of a<br />

single-Service force will be assigned to the applicable<br />

Service component comm<strong>and</strong>er. Under exceptional<br />

circumstances, CJTF may establish a separate<br />

single-Service force.<br />

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