Episode 5: JP 3-0, Joint Campaigns and Operations

Joint Publication 3-0, released by the Department of the Army in June 2022, outlines the fundamental principles and guidance for joint campaigns and operations for the Armed Forces of the United States. It sets forth joint doctrine, providing considerations for military interaction with various entities such as governmental and non-governmental agencies, multinational forces, and interorganizational partners. The publication also explains the roles and responsibilities of combatant commanders and other joint force commanders, defining critical concepts such as unified action, operational design, and joint functions. The publication emphasizes the importance of achieving unified action, which involves synchronizing and aligning the activities of diverse entities with military operations to achieve unity of effort. It details the process of joint planning, which involves translating national objectives into actions that mobilize, deploy, and employ joint forces. The document provides guidance on organizing and employing military forces, highlighting the significance of a systems perspective in operational design and planning. It also explores key operational concepts such as linear and nonlinear operations and the importance of global integration in achieving strategic objectives. The publication delves into the challenges of countering irregular threats and conducting campaigns in cooperation and adversarial competition, underscoring the need for building partner capacity and leveraging information effectively. Finally, it provides comprehensive guidance on the conduct of joint operations in armed conflict, including considerations for force projection, protection, and the use of flexible response options.

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