Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations (AJP-5)
Allied Joint Publication-5 is the UK and NATO's authoritative doctrine publication for planning joint operations.
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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5, Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations (Edition A Version 2, UK Change 1) is the UK and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO’s) authoritative doctrine publication for planning joint operations.
It presents: the key planning principles; the considerations and the processes that are followed in planning; a new annex on centre of gravity analysis; and UK specific considerations for planning operations.
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.
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Published 23 July 2019Last updated 19 March 2021 + show all updates
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Updated Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5(A) Allied Joint Doctrine for the planning of operations for March 2021.
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Updated the Allied Joint Doctrine (AJP)-5(A) for the planning of operations document.
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First published.