1. Scope This publication describes liaison functions and roles. It outlines the specific responsibilities of the receiving organization, the sending organization, and the liaison officer (LNO)/ LNO team. The primary focus of this publication is the assignment of LNOs from a component to a joint task force (JTF) staff. 2. Purpose This publication provides techniques to improve all phases of JTF liaison activities. It will assist organizations sending and receiving LNOs, and lessen the LNO's learning curve during exercise and contingency operations. 3. Application This publication is intended to provide commanders of combatant commands, JTFs, Services, and components with a single, consolidated source of techniques for conducting liaison activities. 4.
DesignationFM 5-01.12
EditionJan 2003
StatusSuperseded
Pages76
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionRecent Archive
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. FOREWARD This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate.