Guidance

Allied Joint Doctrine for Joint Targeting (AJP-3.9)

Allied Joint Publication-3.9 describes how joint targeting is planned, conducted and assessed.

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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.9, Allied Joint Doctrine for Joint Targeting (Edition B Version 1) explains how joint targeting is planned, conducted and assessed.

The document focuses on the operational level. It reflects the evolution of joint targeting to incorporate a full spectrum approach using the full range of military capabilities against a range of actors, not only against an adversary.

Who should read this publication

This publication is intended primarily as guidance for commanders and staff at the joint operational level. It also provides a useful framework for joint targeting conducted by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members, partners and non-NATO nations.

Updates to this page

Published 13 July 2017
Last updated 12 November 2021 + show all updates
  1. Version replacement of Allied Joint Publication 3.9: allied joint doctrine for joint targeting.

  2. First published.

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