1. Perform Joint HR Operations

3. Learning Objective Action: Perform Joint HR Operations
Condition: Mid-grade HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, discussion and with an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
Standard: Application includes:
1. Identifies the organization, functions, and principles of personnel support to Joint Operations.
2. Identifies the roles and responsibilities for providing personnel support to Joint Operations.
3. Identifies key elements and requirements of a Joint Task Force Headquarters.

4. Historical Perspective National Security Act of 1947
Formed National Military Establishment (NME)
Formed three executive departments
Established unified and specified commands
Created position of Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Gave SECDEF authority to
Establish “general” policies
Exercise “general” direction, authority, and control

5. Chain of Command

6. The Joint Chiefs of Staff
(JCS)

7. JCS J-1 J-1 Personnel Readiness Personnel Services Joint Manpower
J-1 Manpower and Personnel
J-1
Personnel
Readiness
Personnel
Services
Joint
Manpower
Director’s
Action Group

8. Organizing the Joint Force
The organization of Joint Forces include the following options:
Combatant Commands
Subordinate Unified Commands
Joint Task Forces

9. Unified Combatant Commands Functional Responsibilities
President
Chairman of the
JCS
SECDEF
U.S.
Southern
Command
SOUTHCOM
U.S.
European
Command
EUCOM
U.S.
Northern Command
NORTHCOM
U.S. Special
Operations
Command
SOCOM
U.S.
Transportation
Command
TRANSCOM
U.S.
Central
Command
CENTCOM
U.S.
Pacific
Command
PACOM
U.S.
Africa
Command
AFRICOM
U.S.
Strategic
Command
STRATCOM
Regional/Geographic Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities

10. Subordinate Unified Commands

11. Joint Task Force (JTF)

12. Unified Command Plan 2011
Unified Command Plan

13. Joint Personnel Training and Tracking Activities
JPTTAs may be established in a supporting GCC’s area of
responsibility (AOR) upon request of the GCC.
Facilitate accountability, training, process and onward movement
Individual augmentees will be out-processed
through the JPRC
JPRCs and JPTTAs should be established as early as
possible in an operation.

14. Personnel Accountability and Strength Reporting
Personnel Accounting enables managers to support the commander’s concept of the operation
Crucial tool which allows senior leaders to make timely and informed decisions
Responsibility of reporting belongs to the individual service component
Timely and accurate reporting discipline are crucial throughout the operation

15. Rotation Policies Joint force mission Projected length of operation
Operational environment
Low density operational skills requirements
Authority limitations for recalled/mobilized personnel
Unit training/qualification requirements

16. Civilian Personnel
Planners must consider civilian personnel in every aspect of planning.
Planning considerations include:
Training requirements
Admission requirements
Accountability
Pay and Compensation
Identification and Geneva Convention Cards
Casualty and Mortuary Affairs
Clothing, Equipping, and Training
Awards
Support and Services

17. 60 Second
Problem Solving

18. Pay, Allowances, and Entitlements

19. Postal Operations Mail service should be initiated as soon as possible
Commanders must consider postal support for various types of operating environments
Sourcing of trained personnel should be based on Service population
Commanders must ensure that dedicated postal equipment is available

20. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
MWR programs are mission essential to combat readiness
Programs may include but are not limited to:
Fitness programs and recreation facilities
Exchange and resale services
Entertainment services
Food and beverage sales
Book and video services
Newspapers
Access to telephones
Rest and recuperation programs
Family well-being impacts the individual service member’s
focus on the mission

21. Casualty Reporting

22. U.S. Military Decorations and Awards
Individual Decorations
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM)
- Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM)
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM)
- Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
- Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
- “V” device is authorized for the JSCM for heroism
Unit Awards
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)
Campaign medals
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
- Armed Forces Services Medal (AFSM)

23. Foreign Decorations and Service Awards
For US Military Personnel
Accept only in recognition of combat service or for outstanding or unusually meritorious performance
Peacetime activities are not considered sufficient to merit foreign individual or unit decorations
US personnel are prohibited from requesting or encouraging the offer of a foreign award or decoration
For Foreign Military Personnel
Acts must have contributed or been a significant benefit to the United States
Defense decorations shall not be awarded to foreign military or civilian personnel
US campaign and service medals are not authorized to be awarded to members of foreign military establishments

24. Joint Services Approval Authorities
Request for Awards and Concurrences
Navy
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Awards, Code: N09B33, Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC
Air Force
HQ, U.S. Air Force Personnel Center/DPPPRA, 550 C Street West, Suite 12, Randolph Air Force Base, TX
Marine Corps
Commandant, United States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Code: MMMA, 3280 Russell Road, Quantico, VA
Coast Guard
Commandant, United States Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW, G-PS-3, Washington, DC

25. Sample Joint Award Request

26. Sample Joint Award Request

27. Joint Manning Document (JMD)
At a minimum, the JMD must contain the following critical elements:
Command
Activity
Department
Line Number
Billet Type
Duty Description
Grade
Skill/Specialty
Security Clearance
Source Type
Service
Location
Latest Arrival Date
Tour Length

28. JMD Example

29. Four Corners
1. Which joint task force(s) was established on a regional/geographical basis?
a. NORTHCOM
b. SOCOM
c. SOUTHCOM
d. Both A & C
2. Which joint task force(s) was established on a functional basis?
a. PACOM
b. AFRICOM
c. TRANSCOM
d. EUCOM