The Joint Staff / OSD Relationship A Uniformed Perspective Lt Col David Sutton, USAF South Asia Branch Chief Joint Staff Directorate for Strategic Plans & Policy (J-5)
The Joint Staff / OSD Relationship A Uniform Perspective Lt Col David Sutton, USAF South Asia Branch Chief Joint Staff Directorate for Strategic Plans & Policy (J-5)
Foundations of Civilian Control in the U.S. Early Constitutional Debates: Standing armies in time of peace are inconsistent with the principles of republican Governments, [and] dangerous to the liberties of a free people (Elbridge Gerry) George Washington s spectacles save the Republic National strategic direction and military command continue to be governed by the Constitution, federal law, USG policy regarding internationally ti recognized law and the national interest.
The First Question Who works for Whom? * Note that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is NOT in the Chain of Command
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff By law, the highest ranking military member Principal Military Advisor to the President and Secretary of fdefense Develops U.S. Joint/Combined defense policy, strategy, doctrine, training & education Recommends defense resource allocations Plans & facilitates Joint/Combined operations, exercises and engagements Admiral Michael Mullen CJCS
Joint Staff Mission President SECDEF Chairman, JCS Ensure CJCS can provide the best military advice to the President, Secretary of Defense, and other national leaders Vice Chairman, JCS ACJCS DJS Joint Chiefs J-1 J-2 J-3 J-4 J-5 J-6 J-7 J-8 Manpower & Personnel Intelligence Operations Logistics Strategic Plans & Policy C4 Systems Operational Plans and Interoperability Force Structure, Resources & Assessment
OSD / Joint Staff Interaction J-5 J-1 J-2 J-4 J-8 J-6
The Second Question How do we decide what to do? Top-down Strategic Guidance Broadly speaking: Civilian leaders establish policy Military leaders advise and establish strategy for implementing policy Joint Staff and OSD coordinate at each level
Strategic Planning / Guidance Process National Security Strategy National Priorities National Defense Strategy Department Guidance National Military Strategy Strategic Direction Employ the Force z Manage the Force Develop the Force Unified Command Plan Combatant Command Missions & Responsibilities CJCS Assessments and Reviews provide feedback / recommendations
OSD / Joint Staff Interaction OSD USD (Policy) ASD, Asia-Pacific Security Affairs DASD, South & Southeast Asia Joint Staff CJCS Director, Strategic Plans & Policy (J-5) Deputy Director for Asia Director, South Asia Div. Chief, South & Southeast Asia Desk Officers Action Officers
Joint Publication 1 Joint Publication 3-33 Details Doctrine Governing Unified Direction of Armed Forces The Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major Components Addresses Interagency, Intergovernmental Organization, and Nongovernmental Organization Coordination Details Doctrine for Joint Commands Provides Guidance for Multinational Operations http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jointpub.htm
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Relationships Concepts = Possibilities/Probabilities (What and how we might do) Policy = Intention and direction Joint Doctrine = Reality (How we do) Strategy = Our plan to accomplish our goals Single Service and Multi-Service Doctrine and Tactics Techniques and dprocedures
Strategic Planning and Development Process Nationa al Strategie es National Security Strategy National Priorities National Defense Strategy Department Guidance National Military Strategy Strategic Direction LEGEND Approved by POTUS Approved by POTUS & SECDEF Approved by SECDEF Approved by CJCS Developed by COCOMs / Services/ CSAs/ DAs / FAs with JCS & OSD support lanning ents Strategic P Docume Employ the Force Manage the Force Unified Command Plan Combatant Command Missions & Responsibilities Guidance for Employment of the Force SGS DoD Planning Guidance & Priorities Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan Adaptive CJCS Direction for Planning Planning Focus Regional & Operational Documents - Theater Strategies Derived from UCP Missions & Responsibilities - Global / Theater Campaign Plans Focus on Global / Theater End States -- Contingency Plans - Detailed Branches / Sequels to Campaign Plans - Campaign Support Plans - Priorities to support COCOM Requirements Develop the Force Guidance for Development of the Force Priorities & Risk for the Future Force Joint Programming Guidance Supplemental Programming Direction Force Development Products Service / SOCOM Plans DoD Analytic Agenda CJCS CS Program Assessment Appraisal of DoD Programs & Budgets Comprehensive Joint Assessment Integrated Global/Regional ends-ways-means-risk analysis Joint Strategy Review Strategic Environment Assessment & Implications CJCS Risk Assessment Military & Strategic Risk Assessment CJCS Program Recommendation (Capabilities / Programs / Budgets) Feedback Mechanisms
The Third Question How do we do it? Joint Education CAPSTONE: PINNACLE: Joint Force Cmdrs G/FO Warfighting Courses Operational/strategic G/FO orientation Enlisted JPME JPME I & II JAWS: Joint Operational Artistry Company Grade JPME and Service Competencies Precommissioning and primary JPME Course requirements IAW Title 10 USC designated and certified by SECDEF with the advice of CJCS