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Introduction

1. This document is developed as a best practices handbook for the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) Headquarters (HQ) operational and theatre level staff planner. For decades there has been growing international consensus for the importance of environmental protection (EP). NATO nations have been among the world leaders in advancing the state of EP science and practice. Indeed, military and other governmental agencies are frequently among the first institutions to adopt national EP measures. The opportunity to reduce consumption and waste on a large scale enables military forces to sustain their operations and conserve their resources, giving the commander more capability to perform the mission. Military operations, however, face challenges when austere areas of operation lack the necessary infrastructure or operating tempo does not allow time needed for comprehensive EP. Accordingly, military operations must be planned, conducted and supported to apply sound EP measures according to the duration of the operation

2. EP is protection of the environment, not protection from the environment. Specific EP references are provided in each annex. See related guidance on safety and medical operational planning.

a. Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine - AJP-4.10(A) (2228).

b. STANAG 2136 - Minimum Standards of Water Potability During Field Operations - AMedP-18.

c. STANAG 2982 MED - Essential Field Sanitary Requirements.

d. STANAG 7182 - Deployed Operations - Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment and Management.

3. Headquarters SHAPE is the tasking authority for the functional planning guide (FPG) which will incorporate key elements of this best practices handbook, the Environmental Management System (EMS), and environmental protection standards Allied Joint Environmental Protection Publication (AJEPPs). Headquarters SHAPE J4 Engineer periodically reviews the FPG. Suggestions for improvement should be directed to this office.