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1 DEPAOTMENTFTHEARMY EUNITEDSTATSOAFAMERICRTHISWE'LLDEFENDJ oint Publication 5-0 Joint Planning16 June 2017 This edition of Joint Publication (JP) 5-0, Joint Planning , reflects current doctrine for conducting Joint , interagency, and multinational Planning activities across the range of military operations. This keystone publication is part of the core of Joint doctrine and establishes the Planning framework for our forces ability to fight and win as a Joint team. As our military continues to serve and protect our Nation in the complex environment of global competition and conflict, we must continually refine our doctrine and update our Planning practices based upon those experiences and lessons learned.

2 Our understanding of operations across the spectrum of conflict and the information needed by senior leaders to make strategic and operational-level decisions, developed during the Planning process has evolved. This update to JP 5-0 ensures all our operations benefit from the application of our doctrinal Planning processes. Likewise, the practice of Adaptive Planning and Execution has continued to evolve since the last publication of JP 5-0. This publication provides necessary updates to that process, as our combatant commands have continued to develop the ability to provide military options for contingencies.

3 Therefore, we seek to develop tools that allow for more rapid development, review, and refinement of plans at the accelerated pace the world requires today. Given that the operational environment is not simple or static, adaptation and flexibility are necessary in Planning and execution. This edition of JP 5-0 seeks to provide Joint force commanders and their component commanders with processes that allow for that flexibility and the ability to plan and develop plans for an uncertain and challenging environment. Our Armed Forces serve to support our national leadership in attaining national objectives.

4 I encourage leaders to ensure their organizations understand and use Joint doctrine and this Joint Publication in particular as you continue to assist our Nation in advancing its enduring interests. For the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: KEVIN D. SCOTT Vice Admiral, USN Director, Joint Force Development i PREFACE 1. Scope This publication is the keystone document for Joint Planning . It provides the doctrinal foundation and fundamental principles that guide the Armed Forces of the United States in Planning Joint campaigns and operations.

5 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. 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.

6 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, subordinate unified commands, Joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, the Services, and combat support agencies.

7 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 doctrine and procedures ratified by the United States.

8 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. Preface ii JP 5-0 Intentionally Blank iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF Joint PUBLICATION 5-0 DATED 11 AUGUST 2011 Changes title from Joint Operation Planning to Joint Planning . Adds a chapter to introduce a campaign Planning concept to organize and direct daily operations outside of combat.

9 Identifies the requirement to provide multiple feasible options at the combatant command level to fulfill Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense decision processes. Adds the requirement to identify operational and strategic risk for decision makers. Links campaign Planning and execution to contingency Planning . Identifies contingency plans as branches and sequels to campaign plans. Identifies the assessments of campaign plans impact on assumptions and conditions for contingency plans.

10 Removes deliberate and crisis action Planning terms as both use the same processes. Removes the six-phase phasing model, but does not change the definition of phases or the use of phasing as a Planning tool. Updates and expands the discussion of assessments. Expands the discussion on risk. Adds appendices on posture plans, theater distribution plans, and red teams. Updates terms and definitions. Summary of Changes iv JP 5-0 Intentionally Blank v TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.