scope:

The Joint Staff prepares actions supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the following areas:

Presenting military advice to the President, the National Security Council (NSC), the Homeland Security Council (HSC) and the Secretary of Defense.

Interacting with the NSC, HSC and the Interagency.

Providing guidance and instructions to the combatant commands.

As directed by the Chairman, fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Performing the day-to-day operations of the Joint Staff.

Establishing policies and procedures to support other responsibilities of the Chairman.

Purpose.

This instruction establishes policy governing the development, staffing and approval of actions prepared by the Joint Staff.

Applicability.

This policy governs the activities of the Joint Staff and its relationship with the Services, commands, Defense agencies and other commands designated by the Secretary of Defense in developing Joint Staff actions.