FM 101-4 MULTISERVICE PROCEDURES FOR JOINT TASK FORCE- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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What's inside:

This publication provides multiservice tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) for establishing an organized and disciplined approach for information management (IM) at the joint task force (JTF). It provides a “scheme of maneuver” for managing information. It provides a variety of options the JTF headquarters (HQ) information management officer (IMO) may use in developing a JTF information management plan (IMP).

Purpose

This publication provides the JTF tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for effective and efficient distribution, control, and protection of information. It provides TTP for filtering, fusing, and prioritizing information enabling the commander to anticipate changing battlespace conditions, establish priorities, and facilitate decision making.

Application

The audience for this publication includes commanders, staffs, and agencies at all levels within and supporting a JTF. It can serve as a source document for developing joint and service manuals, publications, and curricula or as a standalone document at the JTF and component levels. Using this publication assists the JTF in the effective and efficient use of available resources. Furthermore, this publication enhances the 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 series of joint publications, providing insight into the procedures for effective and efficient management of information. While written to a JTF level audience, this publication applies to any organization concerned with improving the flow and quality of information.

Implementation Plan

Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) will review this publication, validate the information, and reference and incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:

• Army: The Army will incorporate the procedures in this publication in United States (US) Army training and doctrinal publications as directed by the commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with DA Form 12-99-R.
• Marine Corps: The Marine Corps will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Marine Corps training and doctrinal publications as directed by the commanding general, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC). Distribution is in accordance with MCPDS.
• Navy: The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrinal publications as directed by the commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC). Distribution is in accordance with MILSTRIP Desk Guide and NAVSOP Publication 409.
• Air Force: Air Force units will validate and incorporate appropriate procedures in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with AFI 33-360.

PAGES: 73

PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL, 1999

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