UK Joint Operations Doctrine (JDP 01)
Joint Doctrine Publication 01 introduces NATO operational-level doctrine and explains the context for a UK joint force commander and their staff.
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Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP)聽01, UK Joint Operations Doctrine (First Edition)聽introduces聽North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)聽operational-level doctrine and explains the national context to ensure its utility for a UK joint force commander and their staff.
JDP聽01 does not duplicate information contained within Allied joint operational-level doctrine; instead, it will reference the appropriate聽NATO聽publication.
It provides the strategic context for national and coalition operations, explaining: how our national military instrument works alongside other levers of national power in pursuit of policy objectives; our structures and processes for formulating strategy and for crisis management; and any differences between UK and聽NATO聽processes.
Who should read this publication
JDP 01 is written to assist a joint force commander聽and their staff on operations and in their education and training. Tactical commanders and headquarters who seek to understand the processes they are supporting will also find it useful.
It will also help other UK government departments and non-UK partners to understand our approach to operations.
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