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Purpose. This instruction supports the activities of the Multinational Interoperability Council (MIC) as a key senior operator-led multinational forum between the United States and selected multinational partners for addressing coalition and multinational interoperability issues. The overall goal of the MIC is to identify interoperability issues and articulate actions, which, if nationally implemented by member nations, would contribute to more effective coalition and multinational operations. This instruction formalizes the participation of the Joint Staff on this council and assigns responsibilities for supporting the Multinational Interoperability Working Groups (MIWGs).

Applicability. This instruction applies to the Joint Staff.