JP 4-0, Joint Logistics - Joint Chiefs of Staff

1 16 October 2013 Joint LogisticsJoint Publication 4-0i PREFACE 1. Scope This publication is the keystone document of the Joint Logistics series. It provides overarching Joint doctrine on logistic support to Joint operations. It provides commanders and Staff guidance and considerations for planning , execution, and assessment of Joint operations. It also discusses responsibilities, authorities, and control options available to a Joint force commander (JFC) and provides precepts to influence the commander s decision-making process.

2 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 for the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in Joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for the conduct of Joint Logistics . It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and JFCs. It prescribes the doctrinal framework within which Logistics can be optimized for operations, education, and training.

3 This publication is intended to provide guidance to JFCs and staffs, their subordinate component commands, and combat support agencies (CSAs) for Joint Logistics operations including the incorporation of interagency and multinational elements. 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 the overall objective.

4 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 CSAs. 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.

5 Commanders of forces operating as part of a multinational (alliance or coalition) military command should follow multinational doctrine and procedures ratified Preface ii JP 4-0 by the United States. For doctrine and procedures not ratified by the United States, commanders should evaluate and follow the multinational command s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and be consistent with US law, regulations, and doctrine. For the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff : DAVID L.

6 GOLDFEIN, Lt Gen, USAF Director, Joint Staff iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF Joint PUBLICATION 4-0 DATED 18 JULY 2008 Adds Chapter III, Coordinating and Synchronizing Joint Logistics . Introduces the term Joint Logistics enterprise (JLEnt). Introduces the Joint Staff , J-3 as the Joint deployment process owner. Introduces the term JLEnt visibility. Includes the term common-user Logistics from Joint Publication (JP) 4-07, Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Common-User Logistics During Joint Operations, and cancels JP 4-07.

7 Revises the use of logistic functions and subordinate capabilities. Introduces health services and subordinate capabilities: health service delivery, force health protection, and health system support. Replaces base camp services with contingency base services. Introduces the term base operating support integrator. Discusses base and installation support. Revises the Joint deployment and distribution operations center s responsibility. Revises the Defense Logistics Agency s role.

8 Introduces geographic combatant commander (GCC) option selection and design. Introduces the term operational energy. Revises Chapter IV, Joint Logistics planning , to improve continuity with JP 5-0, Joint Operation planning , and JP 3-0, Joint Operations, to address Department of Defense transition to Adaptive planning and Execution System. Revises Chapter IV, Joint Logistics planning , to codify Logistics planning process segments within and across the Joint operation planning process.

9 Summary of Changes iv JP 4-0 Revises Chapter IV, Joint Logistics planning , to identify and address planning process actions and key information sets to facilitate Joint development of global or theater campaign plans, subordinate campaign plans, and contingency plans tasked in the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or as directed by the combatant commander. Revises Chapter IV, Joint Logistics planning , to integrate, synchronize, and prioritize Joint Logistics capabilities toward achieving the supported commander s operational objectives and desired outcome during all phases of plan development.

10 Revises Chapter IV, Joint Logistics planning , to codify the Logistics , Logistics capabilities, and Logistics estimate as part of the Secretary of Defense plans in-progress review process. Deletes Chapter V, Controlling Logistics . Adds an appendix on theater Logistics overview. Adds an appendix on Logistics Staff estimate format. Revises an appendix on Joint Logistics Staff organizations. Revises an appendix on executive agents. Adds an appendix on GCC Logistics control option selection and design descriptions.