Imagine you are the assistant division commander for the 25th Infantry Division and you have just been notified of your designation as a joint task force (JTF) commander. The JTF will be responsible for coordinating the U.S. military response to a 7.1 earthquake that just occurred in the Philippines and has resulted in horrific loss of life and injuries as well as tremendous damage to buildings and infrastructure. Your headquarters will be formed around a standing joint force headquarters from U.S. Pacific Command; however, much of the staff and most of the forces will be provided from other services. This will be your first joint assignment, and you are uncertain what joint capabilities are available to assist you in this mission. As commanders, we are often faced with situations where we have little experience and little time to prepare.
DesignationCALL 10-60
EditionJan 2010
StatusActive
Pages123
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionLessons Learned