Joint Pub 5-00.2 Joint Task Force Planning Guidance and ... - BITS

Chapter VIII
and areas to consider when developing the
logistics plan.
6. JTF J-4 Responsibilities
The JTF J-4 responsibilities are as follows.
a. Coordinate the overall logistics functions
and requirements of the JTF.
b. Advise the CJTF concerning logistics
matters that affect the accomplishment of the
JTF mission.
c. Formulate JTF logistics policies.
d. Develop Annex D (Logistics) to CJTF’s
OPLANs, OPORDs, or campaign plans.
Develop appropriate sections of paragraph 4
of the Basic Plan and Commander in Chief’s
Strategic Concept.
e. Coordinate common item supply support
in accordance with tasking assigned in Annex
D (Logistics) to the OPLAN or OPORD.
f. Coordinate agreements for inter-Service
supply and support, local procurement and
controls, and allocate indigenous facilities and
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logistics resources available at staging bases
and in the JOA.
g. Monitor critical classes of supply
support capabilities for the purpose of mission
tasking and economy of resources and
apportioning critical resources.
h. Arrange for and monitor transportation
movement requirements; also assess
capabilities and limitations of assigned forces,
supporting commands, agencies, and
in-country assets.
i. Identify and coordinate JTF HNS
requirements with the CMOC. During
disaster relief and/or FHA, the J-4 can play
an important supporting role to the CMOC in
meeting NGO and/or PVO requests for
assistance and aiding them in coordinating
all aspects of providing assistance with
limited resources.
j. Arrange HNS with the appropriate
agency in the JOA, including procurement and
use of HN resources.
k. Coordinate the operation of beaches,
airports, and seaports within the JOA.
The longer an operation lasts, the more important maintenance becomes.
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