Allied Joint Doctrine for Civil-Military Cooperation (AJP-3.19)
Allied Joint Publication-3.19 is the NATO doctrine for the planning, execution and assessment of civil-military cooperation in the context of Allied joint operations.
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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.19, Allied Joint Doctrine for Civil-Military Cooperation (Edition A Version 1) is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) doctrine for the planning, execution and assessment of civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) in the context of Allied joint operations.
It provides the principles and general guidance necessary to plan and conduct CIMIC in joint operations, and a useful framework for operations conducted by a coalition of NATO members, partners and non-NATO nations.
AJP-3.19 gives context to the evolving environment in which operations including CIMIC are planned and executed, and explains the relationships between NATO’s contribution to a comprehensive approach, civil-military interaction and CIMIC.
It summarises key aspects of non-military actors and a number of cross-cutting topics, describes the fundamental aspects and principles of CIMIC, details the effects and activities of CIMIC and its application in different environments and types of operation, and clarifies the CIMIC contribution to planning.
Who should read this publication
This publication is intended primarily for commanders and staff at the joint operational level. It also provides guidance for all levels of command and is instructive for coalition and NATO partners.