JP 3-08, Interorganizational Cooperation

1 DEPAOTMENTFTHEARMY EUNITEDSTATSOAFAMERICRTHISWE'LLDEFENDJ oint Publication 3-08 Interorganizational Cooperation12 October 2016 i PREFACE 1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine to coordinate military operations with other US Government departments and agencies; state, local, and tribal governments; foreign military forces and government agencies; international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations, and it provides considerations for military interaction with governmental and nongovernmental agencies, multinational forces, and other Interorganizational partners.

2 It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and other joint force commanders (JFCs), and prescribes joint doctrine for operations and training. It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces in preparing and executing their plans and orders. It is not the intent of this publication to restrict the authority of the JFC from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of objectives. 3. Application a. joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the joint Staff, commanders of combatant commands, subunified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, the Services, and combat support agencies.

3 B. The guidance in this publication is authoritative; as such, this doctrine will be followed except when, in the judgment of the commander, exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise. If conflicts arise between the contents of this publication and the contents of Service publications, this publication will take precedence unless the CJCS, normally in coordination with the other members of the joint Chiefs of Staff, has provided more current and specific guidance. Commanders of forces operating as part of a multinational (alliance or coalition) military command should follow multinational Preface ii JP 3-08 doctrine and procedures ratified by the United States.

4 For doctrine and procedures not ratified by the US, commanders should evaluate and follow the multinational command s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and consistent with US law, regulations, and doctrine. For the Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff: KEVIN D. SCOTT Vice Admiral, USN Director, joint Force Development iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF joint PUBLICATION 3-08 DATED 24 JUNE 2011 Changes the title to Interorganizational Cooperation . Updates appendices to focus more on what military commanders should know about relevant civilian organizations. Deconflicts the labeling of civilian-led organizations, to include the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

5 Removes the term intergovernmental organization and its acronym IGO. Modifies civilian-led organizations into three categories: international organizations, governmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations. Updates language regarding the role and mission of the United Nations. Clarifies the role of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives and its relationship with the Department of Defense (DOD). Deletes reference to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-7 and replaces it with Presidential Policy Directive-21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.

6 Adds description of the mission and activities of the Food and Drug Administration and better describes its relationship with DOD. Better explains the complexity of various US Government departments and agencies due to a lack of organic authorities and lack of appropriations to support certain activities. Adds reference to the Department of State and USAID joint Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2017, and the USAID Policy on Cooperation with the Department of Defense. Emphasizes the benefits of a task-organized joint task force. Notes the placement of USAID senior development advisors and their role supporting development issues for the combatant commander.

7 Summary of Changes iv JP 3-08 Clarifies the roles and missions of Customs and Border Protection. Identifies certain US Coast Guard maritime counterterrorism units. Adds language on the roles of the Federal Aviation Administration, and clarifies a statement on air traffic management security.

8 V TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. ix CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Introduction .. I-1 Section A. Foundations of Interorganizational Cooperation .. I-1 Purpose .. I-1 Unity of Effort .. I-4 Whole-of-Government .. I-6 Coordinating Efforts .. I-6 Working Relationships and Practices .. I-9 Considerations for Effective Cooperation .. I-10 Section B. Key Considerations for Interagency Coordination .. I-12 United States Government Department and Agency Coordination .. I-12 Organizational Environments .. I-14 Commander s Communication Synchronization .. I-16 Cyberspace Considerations .. I-17 CHAPTER II Interorganizational Cooperation General.

9 II-1 The National Security Council ..II-1 Whole-of-Government Approach ..II-2 joint Planning and Interorganizational Cooperation ..II-4 Interorganizational Cooperation ..II-12 International Organizations ..II-18 Nongovernmental Organizations ..II-18 The Private Sector ..II-19 joint Task Force Considerations ..II-21 Organizing the joint Force Headquarters for Interorganizational Cooperation ..II-29 Information Management and Sharing ..II-32 Training and Readiness ..II-35 CHAPTER III DOMESTIC CONSIDERATIONS Key Roles of United States Government Stakeholders .. III-1 Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities .. III-4 joint Force Considerations.

10 III-11 State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Considerations .. III-15 Nongovernmental Organizations .. III-17 Table of Contents vi JP 3-08 The Private Sector .. III-17 Interorganizational Cooperation with Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas .. III-18 Critical Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis.