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Purpose. This instruction provides Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) policy and direction on execution of the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS). The JSPS is how the Chairman meets statutory responsibilities as directed by United States Code (U.S.C.).

a. These statutory responsibilities require the Chairman to perform four primary roles as outlined within the JSPS: assess, advise, direct, and execute.

b. The JSPS provides structure for the Chairman to interact with national, congressional, and Department of Defense (DoD) processes.

c. The Joint Staff is responsible to the Chairman for accomplishing the processes and products in the JSPS.

Applicability. This instruction applies to the Joint Staff, Services, Combatant Commands (CCMD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), applicable Defense Agencies, and joint and combined activities.