scope:

This publication is applicable to the full spectrum of potential NATO operations, both Article 5 and non-Article 5, as well as in exercices, including those conducted in co-operation with the United Nations (UN), the Western European Union (WEU), and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is also applicable for non-NATO nations participating in NATO led operations. As described in MC 389 and in AJP-4, the MJLC is an essential capability in support of a CJTF operation. As the situation requires, it is complementary to the CJTF, but not exclusive to it as a MJLC may be employed with other types of forces.

While this publication focuses on the commonly understood areas of logistics such as supply, maintenance, movement and transportation, and medical, significant other areas critical to the support of operations are also embodied in this document. Areas such as centralised contracting, infrastructure engineering, real estate management and funding must also be closely Co-ordinated with logistics and are therefore included.