Joint Staff Officer Guide

Author: U.S. Army War College, Armed Forces Staff College
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Joint Staff Officer's Guide is Publication of the U.S. Army War College, Armed Forces Staff College. It serves as the fundamental textbook for cultivating joint warfighting officers and is the most important reference document for these officers in executing their missions. The book provides a detailed introduction to the basic principles of U.S. joint operations, organizational command systems, and their operational mechanisms. It specifically elaborates on the work methods, means, and procedures of the Joint Staff and staff officers, particularly in advance planning and crisis action plans. Additionally, it includes important examples of joint cooperation in the appendices, demonstrating strong practical applicability. From this book, we can not only gain a comprehensive understanding of the theories, organizational structures, command organizations, and command methods of U.S. joint operations but also be inspired to think about the relevant issues of organizing and commanding joint operations in our own country and military.