1. Joint Doctrine Analysis Division
JP 4-08, Logistics in Support of Multinational Operations JDAD Special Study Information Brief 23APR18 Overall classification of this brief is UNCLASSIFIED
LTC Chad Hayes
Joint Doctrine Analysis Division
DSN
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2. Purpose
To inform the JDDC on the conduct and findings of the JP 4-08 special study.

3. Background
Special Study was addressed at 60th JDPC and directed by DJ-7 in the Calendar Year 2018 Joint Doctrine Development and Assessment Schedule.
“..enhance strategic and operational effectiveness by delivering joint doctrine that is adaptive to the needs of the Joint Force.”
Facts and Assumptions
(F) Only current JPs used for this analysis
JP 4-08 has redundant content
(A) JP 4-08 contains MTTP level content

4. Methodology Research and Analysis
Determine if the same subject matter in JP 4-08 is in other JPs.
Determine if subject matter could be covered in Service doctrine or MTTPs
Determine if JP 4-08 should be canceled
Questionnaire to JP 4-08 LA, JSDS, JDD
JP 4-08 and JP 3-16 FARs analysis, Service doctrine/MTTP analysis
JP 4-08 analysis with other JPs, AJPs
Research and Analysis

5. Sources JPs Allied Joint Publications
JP 3-16, Multinational Operations
JP 3-34, Joint Engineering Operations
JP 3-35, Deployment and Redeployment Operations
JP 4-0, Joint Logistics
JP 4-02, Joint Health Services
JP 4-06, Mortuary Affairs
JP 4-09, Distribution Operations
JP 4-10, Operational Contract Support
JP 4-08 was compared to JP 4-0 page by page, and to JPs 3-34, 3-35, 4-02, 4-06, 4-09, and 4-10 to identify issues related to the three topics listed in the methodology. These JPs were selected as a result of JELINT search and were specifically identified in a “JP 4-08 Transition to Cancellation Plan” developed JDD that recommended cancelling JP 4-08.
JP 3-34, Joint Engineering Operations. The engineering specific information currently in JP 4-08 has some redundancies with other JPs. The analysis team has identified three paragraphs in JP 4-08 to retain as an introduction to engineering as a core logistics function/MNL capability.
JP 3-35, Deployment and Redeployment Operations. JP 4-08 has some topics also included in JP 3-35, but there are unique MNL topics that provide context concerning the core capability of deployment and distribution. Paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) have more similarities with the deployment and distribution section of JP 4-0, but the information is not verbatim. JP 4-08 also includes a discussion of movement control not captured in JP 4-0, but it is in JP 4-09 (discussed in 2A.(6) below). Based on a comparison of the applicable text in both pubs, the JDAD analysis team concluded that moving any JP 4-08 information to JP 3-35 would not significantly enhance JP 3-35.
JP 4-0 and JP 4-08 were compared side-by-side and page-by-page to review subject matter, content, and specific context. While there are redundant topics, a significant amount of the content is not. One such example is the principles of logistics compared to the principles of MNL. There are thirteen principles of MNL and seven principles of logistics with only two common to both, flexibility and simplicity. Additionally, in some instances where there is a redundant topic, there is also specific MNL content that is unique and only in JP This was evident in a direct comparison of the JP 4-0 core logistics functions and the JP 4-08 MNL capabilities. For these first two instances, the text from JP 4-08 should be considered to be retained in some manner. Finally, there are topics that are redundant both in topic and content, such as the logistics imperatives, which are listed and described almost identically in JP 4-0 and JP There is no need to retain such text from JP 4-08.
JP 4-02, Joint Health Services. The health support content in JP 4-08 is an overview mentioned in the core MNL capabilities. Most of the information on the responsibilities of the joint force surgeon is already captured in JP There is an opening paragraph of key multinational information with a subparagraph concerning medical restrictions on the provision of medical support to other nations and the use of foreign medical support by US forces. This text could be used to introduce joint health services with references for more detailed information to JP 4-02 and AJP-4.10.
JP 4-06, Mortuary Affairs. Mortuary affairs information in JP 4-08 is located in a paragraph in the logistics services section of the core MNL capabilities, Appendix A, “Commander’s Checklist for Logistics Support of Multinational Operations,” and Appendix B, “Alternate Formats for Logistics Annex to Multinational Operations Plan.” The information on mortuary affairs for multinational operations in JP 4-06 is sufficient so moving content from JP 4-08 to JP 4-06 is unnecessary.
JP 4-09, Distribution Operations. The majority of distribution information is in the movement control subparagraph of the deployment and distribution paragraph located in the core MNL capabilities chapter of JP The preponderance of the information in the movement control paragraph has a MNL focus. However, JP 4-09 already has an extensive discussion on movement control that includes multinational arrangements for movement control and distribution. Transfer of additional JP 4-08 information is not necessary.
JP 4-10, Operational Contract Support. The paragraph in the core MNL capabilities chapter of JP 4-08 only superficially covers the main points of operational contract support (OCS.) It is not similar to the discussion of OCS in JP 4-0 and is focused on OCS issues during multinational operations. Additionally, appendix D, “United States Contracting Considerations in Multinational Operations” is unique and informative and would provide value-added information to JP 4-10.
AJP-3.12, Allied Joint Doctrine for Military Engineering. There are no significantly redundancies between JP 4-08 and AJP-3.12; however, there are inaccuracies. For example, JP 4-08, Chapter 2, paragraph 6 b states “in NATO doctrine, an engineer coordination cell provides support to the force engineer.” However, there is no mention of such a cell in AJP Additionally, AJP-3.12 will be going through a significant revision during the next year so any specific discussion of NATO engineering doctrine should be harmonized with the next edition of AJP-3.12.
AJP-4, Allied Joint Doctrine for Logistics. There are few redundancies between JP 4-08 and AJP-4. Examples of redundancies are MNL capabilities, principles, and imperatives. There are also some redundancies in planning, execution, and command and control; however, JP 4-08 focuses MNL from a US perspective. It also captures special considerations and complications in executing operations in a MNL environment. AJP-4 differs more on the NATO Logistic Support Concept and detailed methods of implementation. It also articulates roles and responsibilities for coalition nations' contributions and more detailed planning that includes reporting, financing, lead nation role, roles of specialist nations, and third party logistics.
AJP-4.9, Allied Joint Doctrine for Multinational Logistics Support. There are no redundancies between JP 4-08 and AJP JP 4-08 highlights similar information concerning several NATO specific MNL issues concerning topics such as lead nation for logistics, contractor support, and MNL organizations.
AJP-4.12, Allied Joint Doctrine for Medical Support. There is one significant redundancy between JP 4-08 and AJP-4.10, which is information on the medical coordination cell (MEDCC). Paragraph 5.a.(4) and associated subparagraphs are virtually identical to AJP-4.10 paragraph only in a slightly different order and organization. Most of the information in AJP-4.10 is related more to JP Since the information is identical, the MEDCC could be briefly mentioned in a health services section with a reference to AJP-4.10 for details. The alternative would be to retain the MEDCC information and eliminate the reference because there is nothing additional about the MEDCC in AJP-4.10 in comparison with JP 4-08.
Allied Joint Publications
AJP-4.09, Multinational Logistics Support
AJP-3.12, Military Engineering Support
AJP-4.0, Logistics
AJP-4.12, Medical Support

6. Findings Enough redundancy to justify JP 4-08 cancellation
Relevant JP 4-08 multinational logistics information should move to other JPs
No ALSA or Service publication identified as a reasonable location for JP 4-08 relevant info
JP 4-08 should remain in the JP library until relevant information is included in other JPs

7. COA 1-Joint Logistics
COA1 - Integrate MNL principles and functions in JP Retain the remaining MNL relevant information with similar topics throughout JP 4-0 to include JP 4-08 appendices on Commander’s Checklist and Legal Considerations. Move appendix on MNL Contracting Support, to JP 4-10.
Advantage
Logistics information is in JP 4-0
Disadvantages
Integration of MNL may be confusing
Increases the length of JP 4-0 by percent

8. COA 2-MN Ops & Jt Log Balanced
COA 2 - Move JP 4-08 principles, capabilities, and Legal Authorities appendix to JP Move Contracting Considerations appendix to JP Move planning considerations, remaining relevant info, and Commander’s Checklist appendix to JP 3-16.
Advantages
Moves MNL info into the multinational ops JP
Spreads the content into 3 JPs
Disadvantages
Minimal MNL content in the JP 4-0
Separates the MNL principles and capabilities from MNL content

9. COA 3-Multinational Ops
COA 3 - Move Legal Authorities appendix to JP Move Contracting Considerations appendix to JP Move remaining JP 4-08 info to JP Integrate the planning considerations, transitions, control and coordination. Create a JP 3-16 MNL appendix w/remaining relevant content and include the Commander’s Checklist.
Advantages
Directly nests multinational command and support relationships
Places legal authorities in JP 4-0
Puts MNL contract considerations in JP 4-10
Disadvantage
Increases the length of JP 3-16 by 25%

10. COA Recommendation/Coordination
COA 3 - Move Legal Authorities appendix to JP Move Contracting Considerations appendix to JP Move remaining JP 4-08 info to JP Integrate the planning considerations, transitions, control and coordination. Create a JP 3-16 MNL appendix w/remaining relevant content and include the Commander’s Checklist appendix.
JP 4-08 JSDS (J4)/LA (USA CASCOM), JP 4-0 JSDS (J4)/LA(J4), JP 3-16 JSDS(J5)/LA(J5), JP JSDS(J4)/LA(USA G4) concur with COA3
JP 4-08 remains in JP library till COA completion and CASCOM becomes TRA for JP 3-16 MNL appendix
COA 3 Coordination with JP 3-16, 4-0, 4-10

11. Questions