Multinational Joint Logistic Centre Doctrine (MJLC) AJP-4.6: Nato/Eapc Unclassified

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MULTINATIONAL JOINT
LOGISTIC CENTRE
DOCTRINE
(MJLC)
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Ratification Draft 12 July 2000
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AJP-4.6 - TABLE OF CONTENT
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Section I – General 1-1
Background 1-1
Purpose 1-1
Scope 1-1
Principles 1-1
Section II –The Concept 1-2
Chapter 2 – MJLC Co-ordination Cells
Section I – General 2-1
Section II – Functional Cells 2-1
Joint Logistic Co-ordination Cell (JLCC) 2-1

Joint Transportation Co-ordination Cell (JTCC) 2-2
Medical Co-ordination Cell (MEDCC) 2-3
Host Nation Support Co-ordination Cell (HNSCC) 2-4
Theatre Allied Contracting Office (TACO) 2-4
Engineering Co-ordination Cell (ECC) 2-5
Chapter 3 – MJLC Organisation
Section I – The Structure 3-1
The Modular MJLC Structure (figure 3-1) 3-2
Section II – Employment Variations 3-2
MJLC Employment variations (figure 3-2) 3-4
Chapter 4 – Resources
Section I – Manning 4-1
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General 4-1
Manning Principles 4-1
Readiness 4-1
Logistic Planning Conferences 4-1
Modularity 4-2
Nucleus and Augmentation 4-2
Training requirement 4-2
Section II – Equipment 4-3
Resource Packages 4-3

Communication and Information Systems (CIS) 4-3
Annex A: MJLC Generic Staffing Plan Staffing Plan
Glossary of Abbreviations Abbreviations-1
Glossary of Terms & Definitions Glossary-1
Reference Publications References-1
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I - General
0101. Background. The Multinational Joint Logistic Centre (MJLC) was developed to
facilitate expanded demands of the multinational joint commanders’ collective
responsibility for the provision of logistic support to NATO forces. MC 400/1
necessitated this enhanced authority as defined in MC 319/1, which was developed to
provide for the multinational management of theatre logistic assets and required supplies.
The MJLC, formally approved by the Military Committee in MCM-001-99, provides the
means of co-ordinating support for participating nations, commands and organisations
involved in any combined, joint operation or exercise. AJP-4 outlines the MJLC concept
and general employment considerations. The role, mission, responsibilities and
organisation of the MJLC, including its relationship with (C)J4 and other logistic staffs
and headquarters, are also discussed in AJP-4. The Bi-SC Directive for the Staffing of a
Multinational Joint Logistic Centre provides the detailed generic manning requirements.
0102. Purpose. This publication describes the potential organisational structures, command
relationships, roles, functions, and resource requirements of the MJLC.
0103. Scope. This publication is applicable to the full spectrum of potential NATO operations,
both Article 5 and non-Article 5, as well as in exercises, including those conducted in co-
operation with the United Nations (UN), the Western European Union (WEU), and the
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is also applicable for
non-NATO nations participating in NATO led operations. As described in MC 389 and in
AJP-4, the MJLC is an essential capability in support of a CJTF operation. As the
situation requires, it is complementary to the CJTF, but not exclusive to it as a MJLC may
be employed with other types of forces.
0104. While this publication focuses on the commonly understood areas of logistics such as
supply, maintenance, movement and transportation, and medical, significant other areas
critical to the support of operations are also embodied in this document. Areas such as
centralised contracting, infrastructure engineering, real estate management and funding
must also be closely co-ordinated with logistics and are therefore included.
0105. Principles. While MC 389 provides a solid foundation for the establishment of a MJLC,
there are several salient points which are fundamental to this publication and which
should be amplified:
(1) Flexibility. The guiding principle for the formation of a MJLC is flexibility.
Flexibility increases the organisation’s ability to respond to changing needs.
(2) Modularity. A modular approach to structuring the MJLC is essential, especially for
non-Article 5 operations. This includes organisational templates and modular
building blocks of MJLC functions that may be quickly added, shifted, or deleted as
the requirements of an operation change. Modularity with complete and trained
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modules provided by specified Nations and/or NATO HQs reduces the time required
for activation of a MJLC. A non-modular organisation does not satisfy the dynamic
needs of non-Article 5 operations.
(3) Readiness. No substitute exists for trained and ready staffs. These must be available
upon activation of a MJLC if the Centre is to be initially effective. The MJLC Nuclei
are permanently established within, or associated with, the CJTF Parent HQs to
provide the requisite MJLC logistic support expertise, representing all MJLC
functions, within the command structure. The MJLC nuclei will also be responsible
for planning the full augmentation of the MJLC staff, and the exercise and training of
its members to enable rapid activation of a fully capable and experienced staff.
Section II – The Concept
0106. NATO’s strategic concept requires a high degree of co-operation, due to the number of
multinational formations that exist or are emerging and also the deeper multinational
integration necessary at lower levels of command. The MJLC concept was developed to
provide means to execute the enhanced logistic authorities and responsibilities of NATO
Commanders and to enable NATO HQs at each level of command to properly co-ordinate
the logistic support within their area of responsibility. The MJLC provides the requisite
structures and capabilities for the NATO Commander to exercise his logistic authorities
and responsibilities in an effective and well co-ordinated fashion. Its purpose is to
provide effective co-ordination of the logistic efforts of all Nations, Component
Commanders, International Organisations (IO), Non Governmental Organisations
(NGOs), and Private Organisations (PVOs). The MJLC will enhance efficiency, reduce
redundant efforts, and minimise competition for scarce resources in order to control costs,
produce economies of scale, and decrease the overall logistic footprint in theatre.
0107. The MJLC is a logistic staff developed to execute the theatre level plans and policies of
the (C)J4. Its size, structure and composition strongly depend on the mission,
environment and the organisations it is designed to support. When activated, the MJLC is
composed of a Director and various functional cells, providing necessary expertise to co-
ordinate multinational and joint forces and NSEs’ logistic efforts within their respective
disciplines. Given this structure, the concept is based on a modular, flexible approach.
Regardless of where the MJLC is located it is a management and executive staff
responsible for the execution of the logistic guidance and direction given by the Force
Commanders headquarters. This is of particular importance when it is collocated with or
integrated in a HQ in order to ensure a clear delineation of responsibilities.
0108. In its simplest form, MJLC nucleus personnel would augment the (C)J4 staff to provide
the required additional expertise, to co-ordinate and execute logistic policy for the (C)J4.
In its expanded forms, it may be an independent element within the theatre HQ or be
formed as a tenant in a component command HQ. Within the overall CJTF command and
control organisation, the MJLC itself should be considered a flexible module, capable of
adapting to different requirements and command and control structures, as the situation
dictates.
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CHAPTER 2
MJLC FUNCTIONAL CO-ORDINATION CELLS
Section I General.
0201. The MJLC is comprised of a Director, a Staff and as many as six functional co-ordination
cells that will be established as required, based on the mission. The MJLC Director will
report MJLC activities and status to the (C)J4. The Chief of Staff directs the joint and
combined MJLC Staff and reports to the MJLC Director. The functional co-ordination
cells may include a Joint Logistic Co-ordination Cell (JLCC), a Host Nation Support Co-
ordination Cell (HNSCC), a Joint Transport Co-ordination Cell (JTCC), a Medical Co-
ordination Cell (MEDCC), a Theatre Allied Contracts Office (TACO), and an
Engineering Co-ordination Cell (ECC).
Section II Functional Cells.
0202. Joint Logistic Co-ordination Cell (JLCC). The JLCC is responsible for MJLC
operations. It will establish some kind of logistic operations centre, i.e. to be ready to
work on a 24 hours basis. Its main functions include:
a) Co-ordination, monitoring and executing theatre sustainment and services support

operations and re-deployment out-processing;
b) Assisting the Force Command (C)J4 staff in executing logistic reporting;
c) Internal co-ordination and co-operation among MJLC functional cells;
d) Maintaining status on force logistic capabilities;
e) Managing environment, property and real estate claims;
f) Managing theatre petroleum resources;
g) Co-ordinating support functions with Lead Nations (LN), Role Specialist Nations
(RSN), NGOs, PVOs, NSEs and commands;
h) Tasking authority for assigned MILUs;
i) Accounting and distribution of NATO owned equipment.
0203. Specialist cells within the JLCC may include:
a) Combined Logistic Cell (CLC). The CLC contains logistic liaison officers from
Contributing Nations (CN), the Host Nation and component commands. It is vital to
the successful co-ordination of the multinational logistic mission, serving as the link
between the nations and the supported NATO commander on logistic related matters.
b) Operations. This is the main operational element of the JLCC. It maintains

status on the forces logistic capabilities based on logistic reporting, supplemented by
direct liaison.
c) Real Estate Advisory Team (REAT). The REAT is responsible for reducing
potential liability for damage to the environment, property and real estate by NATO or
nations. The REAT will assist nations, as appropriate, in the conduct of pre- and post-
occupation surveys. The REAT conducts pre- and post-occupation site surveys upon
the request of nations.
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d) Property Accounting Office and Theatre Disposal Office (PAO&TDO). The

PAO&TDO are responsible for accounting of purchased equipment, accommodation,
modules, vehicles and other items, as operations progress. Additionally, they are
responsible for accounting for potential surplus material and disposal of excess
property. The PAO&TDO may act as an advisory/supporting body to nations in the
area of disposal.
e) Supply, Maintenance and Services.
• Supplies and maintenance. The provision and management of supplies and

maintenance is a national responsibility and may require co-ordination by the
NATO commander. The Supply, Maintenance and Services cell provides this co-
ordination, as well as management of common funded items.
• Services are also a national responsibility, which may require co-ordination by the
NATO commander. If a LN or RSN is established to provide services, a
representation from that LN/RSN should be considered in the manning of this cell.
The Supply, Maintenance and Services Cell is required to ensure the right level of
co-ordination between the NATO command, Contributing Nations and the RSN or
LN. This cell works closely with the TACO to manage services procured under
contract.
• Petroleum Management. This area is one that can be successfully managed by LN

or RSN(s). When no Class III LN or RSN is available, the Supply and Services
cell will be responsible for the management of bulk petroleum resources. If there
is an RSN for Class III bulk, the POL section will not be established.
0204. Command Relationships. The Chief, JLCC also acts as the Deputy Director of the MJLC.
As the focal point for all MJLC operations, he receives status and activity reports from
each of the functional cells. He reports to the MJLC Director on all matters of MJLC
operations, including logistic reporting requirements, support assessment, status of logistic
forces and current operations.
0205. Joint Transport Co-ordination Cell (JTCC). The JTCC will manage transportation
resources owned by, or assigned to NATO for shared use throughout the theatre. It may be
part of Multi-national Joint Logistic Centre (MJLC) or may be positioned with the JTMS
if the MJLC is not established. The JTCC is comprised of personnel provided primarily by
the Nations with the Chief of the JTCC serving a key nucleus post within the MJLC Peace
Establishment (PE). The JTCC receives functional direction from JTMS or JSRC M&T
staff, as appropriate. It will also co-ordinate transportation requests from IOs/NGO’s
validated by the CIMIC Centre. Cost for every service provided to NGO’s are generally
paid by NGO’s or as agree by appropriate authorities. The JTCC will compliment, not
duplicate, the Joint Theatre Movement Staff (JTMS) responsibilities. The Host Nation
(HN) issues march credits, but where there is no recognised HN, and a NATO HQ is
chosen to issue march credits en lieu of an HN a JTCC might be designated to perform
this function. The main functions of the JTCC include:
• To serve as the central theatre point of contact for all requests for passenger and cargo
airlift support provided by NATO, e.g. use of NATO Intra-Theatre Airlift System.
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• To serve as the central theatre point of contact for co-ordinating and tasking inland
surface transport provided to NATO for shared use, inter alia through Multi-national
Integrated Logistic Units (MILUs)
• To serve as the central theatre point of contact for co-ordinating transportation
requests from IOs/NGOs validated by the CIMIC Centre.
• To monitor and report status of NATO owned and assigned transportation resources
• To acquire through the Theatre Acquisition Contracting Office (TACO) / Host Nation
Support Co-ordination Cell (HNSCC) M&T resources, facilities and services as
directed by JTMS.
0206. Command Relationships. The Chief, JTCC receives mission tasking from the JTMS. He
reports to the MJLC Director and provides status and activity reports to the JLCC. He
works closely with national movement authorities, when established.
0207. Medical Co-ordination Cell (MEDCC). The MEDCC works under the technical
direction of the Theatre Surgeon. It co-ordinates multinational, joint and multifunctional
issues, including aeromedical evacuation, medical logistics, preventive medicine and
environmental health. Its main functions include:
a) Execution of medical plans and the implementation of medical policies set by the
Theatre Surgeon.
b) Co-ordination of medical evacuation.
c) Co-ordination of medical and health issues of the operation, including external
agencies and/or organisations providing medical resources, both military and civilian.
0208. Specialist cells within the MEDCC may include:
Operations and PlanningCell. The function of the Operations and Planning Cell is to
co-ordinate current medical operations to include planning for future requirements for that
particular operation as directed by the Chief MEDCC. If a Mass Casualty Plan is
executed, the Operations and Planning Cell co-operates with the Patient Evacuation
Control Cell (PECC). It provides the expertise required to implement preventive
medicine and environmental policies and co-ordinates the activities of the “Environmental
Health Team”, which performs the epidemiological survey. This is a theatre asset
composed of qualified personnel and relevant equipment, capable of health risk
assessment and provision of preventive and environmental medicine support.
Patient Evacuation Control Cell (PECC). The PECC co-ordinates tactical and
strategic medical evacuation. It will be responsible for patient tracking and regulating
functions, co-ordinating closely with the JTCC, Regional Air Lift Control Cell (RALCC)
and the respective Aeromedical Evacuation Co-ordination Centres (AECC).
0209. Command Relationships. The Chief, MEDCC takes technical guidance from the Theatre
Surgeon and forwards relevant medical reports to him. On non-technical and on co-
ordination issues the Chief, MEDCC reports to the MJLC Director and provides status
and activity reports to the JLCC. Liaison with the JTCC must be maintained in matters
relating to transportation assets required for medical evacuation.
0210. Host Nation Support Co-ordination Cell (HNSCC). Co-ordinates HNS between the
NATO force and the HN. Regional Detachments subordinate to the HNSCC are
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established as required. Due to the nature of HNS, the HNSCC works closely with all
MJLC cells. Its size and the need for subordinate satellite detachments will depend on the
extent of HNS invoked by NATO and nations as well of the level of interface required
with the HN. Its main functions include:
a) Implementation and monitoring of HNS plan existent arrangements to facilitate

deployment and sustainment;
b) Identification of additional requirements and HNS plan arrangements to
appropriate authorities;
c) Communicating and co-ordinating Sending Nations’ and NATO commander’s
new requirements to the HN;
d) Establishment or co-ordination of contracting and payment arrangements for HN
provided services and materiel, which aren’t contained in HNS Joint Implementation
Arrangements (JIA).
0211. Command Relationships. The Chief, HNSCC reports to the MJLC Director and maintains
close liaison with any other MJLC functional cells relying on Host Nation Support. He
must work particularly closely with the TACO in matters involving contracting, and with
the theatre budget and finance authority. Continual liaison with Host Nation points of
contact and the (C)J9 (CIMIC) is also essential.
0212. Theatre Allied Contracting Office (TACO). The TACO is the central co-ordinating
authority for the theatre contracting support effort. The chief of the TACO will be the
Theatre Head of Contracts (THOC). Regional Allied Contracting Offices (RACOs)
subordinates to the TACO are established as required. The TACO’s main functions
include:
a) Execution of theatre procurement and contracting policy and procedures, set by (C)J8;
b) Establishment of contracts on behalf of NATO Commands and CNs, upon request;
c) Deconfliction of acquisition requirements of other NATO and national contracting
agencies in theatre;
d) Prioritisation of contracting requirements for resources in accordance with
commander’s guidance;
e) Accounting for expenditures in co-ordination with the Theatre Financial Controller;
f) Establishment of unfunded Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) for use by all
NATO HQs and forces in theatre;
g) Gathering statistics and providing financial reports;
h) Providing liaison between contractors, customers, financial controllers and their
staffs;
i) Co-ordination of HNS contracting arrangements with the Theatre Legal Advisor;
j) Resolution of tax liabilities, import and export duties;
k) Negotiation of corporate agreements for the NSEs upon their request.
0213. Regional Allied Contracting Office (RACO). Regional detachments subordinated to the
TACO may be established to provide dedicated support to subordinate NATO HQs or
forces operating within the theatre. These detachments will normally be oriented to
support either a geographic region, or a particular agency within the organisation (i.e.
theatre engineers). RACOs will perform the following functions:
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a) Compete and award procurement actions in accordance with NATO regulations and
procedures developed for the theatre;
b) Certify contractor/vendor invoices for payment, and transmit this information to the
appropriate fiscal/disbursing activity;
c) Maintain required documentation, files and archives;
d) Provide statistical information to the TACO for analysis and reporting to higher
authority;
e) Co-ordinate its actions with CN contracting efforts in its area of responsibility.
0214. Command Relationships. The Chief, TACO reports to the MJLC Director and, as the
THOC, to the Strategic Command (SC) Head of Contracts, through the Force
Commander. He takes technical guidance from the (C)J8. He also works with national
contracting representatives and agencies in theatre, and provides required financial
accounting reports to the SC Head of Contracts, Theatre Financial Controller, and national
financial authorities. He provides status and activity reports to the JLCC.
0215. Engineering Co-ordination Cell (ECC). The ECC develops and executes NATO
funded, multinational engineering, environmental and public works projects. Overall
engineering co-ordination is the responsibility of the Theatre Engineer. His primary role
is to affect centralised direction and decentralised execution of the engineering effort and
to ensure a unified and efficient use of the command’s engineering resources. The
organisation of the ECC is dependent on the range of engineering functions and the level
of co-ordination required. The ECC’s main functions include:
a) Co-ordination of logistic related engineering efforts;

b) Development and monitoring of civilian engineering contract awards for NATO
infrastructure funded projects;
c) Co-ordination and definition of project scope, funding procurement and maintenance
of theatre-wide infrastructure and engineering requirements;
d) Tasking and monitoring performance of theatre-level engineering forces.
0216. Command Relationships. The Chief, ECC reports to the MJLC Director. He receives
technical guidance from the Theatre Engineer, and maintains a close liaison with
infrastructure budget authorities, the TACO, and theatre contracting activities.
He provides status and activity reports to the JLCC.
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CHAPTER 3
MJLC ORGANISATION
Section I The Structure.
0301. Figure 3-1 depicts the generic MJLC modular structure, and the relationships between
each of the various elements of the command staff and the MJLC co-ordination cells.
0302. Overall theatre-level co-ordination of the joint logistic effort is accomplished by the
MJLC. Where possible, the co-ordination of the component’s logistic missions should be
conducted through the MJLC. Individual component commands maintain their own
integral logistic support organisations, responsible for the provision of support for their
own elements.
For maritime operations NATO commanders normally will establish a multinational

logistic organisation with a Multi-National Logistic Command (Maritime) (MNLC(M)).
Clear delineation of responsibilities will be made between MJLC and components (C)J4
in order to ensure that there is no duplication of effort between the logistic co-ordination
elements at multiple command levels.
0303. A Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit (MILU) is formed when one or more Nations
agree, under operational control (OPCON) of a NATO Commander, to provide logistic
support to a multinational force. MILUs are assigned only as agreed during the planning
phase with the consent of Contributing Nations (CN). MILUs may be at the theatre level
(MILU (T)) or at the component level (MILU (C)). Theatre-level MILUs (T) will
normally be tasked by the MJLC on behalf of (C)J4.
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MODULAR MJLC STRUCTURE
FORCE FORCE COMMAND

COMMANDER
Components
(C)J8 (C) J4 (C) J3 Theatre Theatre
Surgeon Engineer
LAND
COMP
MNLC
Director
AIR MJLC
COMP
COS MJLC
MNLC Special Staff
MARITIME
DDir
MNLC MJLC
M (JLCC-OPS)
TACO HNSCC JLCC JTCC MEDCC ECC

MILU (C) MILU (T) Contracting HNS Coord (LOGS) Transportation Medical Engineering
RACOs Cell Dets.
Operational Control
FIG 3-1 Mission Tasking
Posting with respect to
Co-ordination
the chain of command
Technical Guidance
Section II Employment Variations.
0304. The decision as to the need for a MJLC, its size and actual authorities, will depend on the
logistic concept of the operation, the size, complexity and component participation, as
well as the logistic force contributions of the nations.
0305. Within the overall C2 organisation, the MJLC itself should be considered a module that is
flexible in adapting to different requirements and C2 structures as the situation dictates.
The following examples of employment variations demonstrate the flexibility of the
MJLC. These variations are illustrated in figure 3-2.
A. Individual augmentation of the Force Command (C)J4;
B. A MJLC integrated within the Force Command;
C. A MJLC collocated with the Force Command;
D. Establish the MJLC as tenant to a host Component Command (CC) or existing NATO
HQ.
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0306. Variation A illustrates individual MJLC nucleus staff and/or augmentees reinforcing the
existing (C)J4 staff within the HQ. This option is more likely to take place during the
very early planning stages for an operation or for smaller operations.
0307. Variation B depicts the MJLC integrated within the Force Command as a staff element.
This has distinct C2 advantages as (C)J4 and MJLC are working alongside each other.
The Director MJLC works under functional direction and guidance of the Chief (C)J4.
0308. Variation C physically separates the MJLC component from the Force Command.
However, the MJLC remains an element (detachment) of the Force Command and the
Director MJLC receives functional direction and guidance from the Chief (C)J4. This
option may be employed responding to specific geographical constraints or functional
requirements in theatre. A key feature of Variation C is the clear delineation between the
two functions; the (C)J4 being responsible for planning and policy, and the MJLC
responsible for the execution. This option may cause increased resource requirements.
0309. Variations B and C describe two similar organisations. One is fully integrated as a part of
the NATO HQ, while the other is a distinct organisation still working for the (C)J4.
0310. Variation D establishes the MJLC as a tenant organisation to a Component Command or

existing NATO HQ. This allows the MJLC to function within theatre, working for the
Force Command (C)J4, in the most appropriate location while taking advantage of the
facilities, equipment, security and administration of the host command. This variation
also shows the clear delineation between the two functions; the (C)J4 being responsible
for planning and policy, and the MJLC responsible for the execution.
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MJLC EMPLOYMENT VARIATIONS

Augmentation
Force HQ
(C)J-4
NSE
LCC ACC MCC
MILU
MNLC (T)
A. EXAMPLES OF MJLC
EMPLOYMENTS.
Integrated
Force HQ
(C)J-4
MJLC
LCC ACC MCC NSE

MILU
(T)
MNLC
B. MJLC
Collocated
Force HQ
(C)J-4 MJLC
LCC ACC MCC MILU NSE

(T)
MNLC
C.
Tenant
Force HQ
(C)J-4
LCC ACC MCC CC MJLC

NSE
REAR
MNLC
D. MILU (C)
LCC - Land Component Command
ACC - Air Component Command
MCC - Maritime Component Command
MILU - Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit
MNLC - Multinational Logistics Command
NSE - National Support Element
Figure 3-2 CC - Component Command
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CHAPTER 4
RESOURCES
Section I. Manning
0401. General. The logistic support capabilities for a given operation must be tailored to meet
specific requirements; flexibility is therefore a key principle, and is a fundamental
characteristic of a MJLC organisation. The MJLC composition will vary considerably to
meet the needs of the commander and the organisations it supports.
0402. Manning principles. The following principles must be applied to MJLC manning:
a. NATO must maintain required logistics expertise in order to fill MJLC

appointments with professional logistics personnel
b. In order to meet readiness requirements a trained and capable MJLC nucleus is

required;
c. MJLC manning must be determined simultaneously with operations planning and

force generation;
d. Flexibility dictates that the MJLC Crisis Establishment (CE) provides a baseline
that can be tailored to meet the Operational Commander’s requirements for any
given mission;
e. Identification of staff modules, from either nations or NATO HQs, capable of

assuming specific roles within the MJLC greatly enhances readiness and efficiency
by improving teamwork and task familiarity;
0403. Readiness. Logistic activities begin at the earliest stages of operational planning. As
details of mission scope and objectives, environment, Host Nation Support capabilities,
force composition and deployment are determined; the logistic planner must prepare
appropriate supporting capabilities and provide necessary guidance. Readiness standards
demand NATO logistic staffs be prepared for rapid deployment and provision of adequate
sustainment mechanisms to meet the needs of the operational commander. Readiness
requirements must match those of the organisation it is to support; e.g. the readiness
requirement for a CJTF HQ nucleus is 7 days to fully commence operations planning.
0404. Logistic Planning Conferences with Nations. AJP-4, Chapter 2 describes the role and
function of the series of logistic planning conferences with Nations. The logistic support
plan and C2 structure based on the operational concept is presented by the SC, and is
discussed and refined at these conferences. Ideally, a decision to form a MJLC should be
made at the Initial Logistic Planning Conference (ILPC) in order to allow the maximum
preparation and planning time.
0405. Modularity. To achieve the desired readiness goals, capabilities must exist to rapidly
establish the MJLC structure. The principle of modularity ranges from the individual
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augmentation of the (C)J4 staff to the adding of complete functional modules designed for
a specific mission. The modular approach for activating the MJLC provides the flexibility
to select only those functional modules (cells) appropriate to a specific operation. Mission
and theatre peculiarities dictate how, when, and where the modules of the MJLC are
placed.
0406. The MJLC manning model and employment methods are designed to provide requisite
logistic planning capability and timely means of support. Therefore, the generic
establishment, Annex A, is designed to provide a basic model, which can be adapted to
meet the exact requirements of a specific operation or exercise. The precise composition
of a MJLC must reflect the specific operational circumstances and Commander’s needs.
0407. Nucleus and Augmentation. The generic MJLC consists of 91 posts. Thirteen (13)
designated posts within this model have been identified as permanent Peacetime
Establishment (PE) posts, forming the MJLC Nucleus. The remaining 78 billets of the
MJLC are staffed by augmentees. The MJLC Nucleus is made up of single and dual
hatted posts and is permanently established within, or associated with, the CJTF parent
headquarters to provide requisite MJLC logistic support expertise within the command
structure. This nucleus provides an integrated staff representing all MJLC functions. It
has the primary task of maintaining the cohesion of the MJLC. The MJLC Nucleus is
capable of assisting the (C)J4 staffs with the development and execution of a theatre-level
logistic plan that meets the capabilities and readiness requirements of the Operational
Commander. The MJLC nucleus will also be responsible for planning the full
augmentation of the MJLC staff, and the exercise and training of its members to enable
rapid activation of a fully capable and experienced staff.
0408. Contributions from other NATO staffs and commands and national contributions will
accomplish this augmentation. Unless specifically stated in Annex A, national
augmentation may include contributions from PfP and other non-NATO nations involved
in an exercise or operation. Exact augmentation requirements will be determined only
when logistic planners have tailored the MJLC staff to meet the needs of the specific
planned operation or exercise.
0409. Training Requirement. In order to ensure that the MJLC is effective upon its
activation, significant pre- and post-deployment training is indispensable. Individual and
modular training will be the responsibility of the peacetime/parent HQs. A MJLC Course
is part of the program of NATO School SHAPE in Oberammergau, GE. General training
guidelines can be applied to the MJLC as follows:
a. Individual training - Functional and military training
b. Modular training - Individual MJLC module training
c. MJLC training - Separate MJLC stand-alone, single level exercise.

Studies and seminars to discuss/develop
appropriate procedures.
d. Operational - Full scale MJLC activation for rehearsal/exercise

level exercise
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Section II. Equipment.
0410. Resource Packages. Readiness requirements dictate the availability of pre-staged

messing, berthing, office and administrative, communications, transportation and ancillary
supporting equipment. This equipment must be ready and maintained, and stored at an
easily accessible location.
0411. NATO has stated the requirement for a MJLC to support each of the three CJTF
headquarters, of which two may be required to mount operations simultaneously. To
assist in this effort, two MJLC resource packages, containing the necessary equipment to
deploy and establish the MJLC within the readiness standards for CJTF deployment, are
to be located and maintained with the CJTF resource kits. This package may be deployed
as a part of a CJTF deployment, or separately to stand up a MJLC supporting any other
operation or exercise. For this reason, the MJLC kits must be distinctly identified and
stored as a separate package.
0412. While the MJLC resources are distinctly identified within the CJTF kits, the MJLC is not
self-supporting and will always depend on a host organisation. This may include the
Force Command, a Component Command, a Host Nation facility, or other adequate
organisation. The host organisation will be relied on to provide for the MJLC’s security,
communications support, fuel, transportation, medical and welfare, and other facilitating
service requirements.
0413. Communication and Information Systems (CIS). The MJLC will always have a
requirement for dedicated communications links to the Force Command, Component
Commands, the NSEs, and the MILU(s). If the MJLC is integrated within the Force
Command, the requirement will be minimised. CIS capacity might vary by host
organisation. Where the MJLC is geographically separated, there will be requirements for
additional communication links. The MJLC resource kit includes telephone, facsimile,
VHF mobile communications, mobile cellular phone system, stand alone computer
systems and the necessary equipment to link into the host organisations’ Deployable CIS
Module (DCM), if a DCM is not allocated to the MJLC directly.
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ANNEX A: MJLC GENERIC STAFFING PLAN
EXECUTIVE GROUP
Post Job Title Source Rank

No
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
1 Director, MJLC NATO HQ OF-5

2 Legal Affairs Officer NATO HQ OF-3
3 Driver / Clerk NATO NATION OR-4
CHIEF OF STAFF
4 Chief of Staff NATO NATION OF-4
5 Senior Logistic NCO NATO NATION OR-9
6 Administration NCOIC NATO NATION OR-7
FUND MANAGEMENT
7 MJLC Fund Manager NATO HQ OF-3
8 Fiscal / Accounting Officer NATO NATION OF-2
9 Fiscal / Accounting NCO NATO NATION OR-6
JOINT LOGISTIC CO-ORDINATION CELL

(JLCC)

No
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
10 Chief, JLCC / Deputy Director MJLC NATO NATION OF-4
11 Deputy Chief / Head Ops and Services NATO HQ OF-4
12 Administration NCO NATO NATION OR-6
JLCC OPS CELL

13 Current Operations Officer NATO NATION OF-3
14 Duty Operations Officer, Shift A NATO NATION OF-3
15 Duty Operations Officer, Shift B NATO NATION OF-3
16 Duty Operations Officer, Shift C NATO NATION OF-3
17 Operations NCO / Systems Mgr, Shift A NATION OR-7
18 Operations NCO / Systems Mgr, Shift B NATION OR-7
19 Operations NCO / Systems Mgr, Shift C NATION OR-7
20 Clerk / Driver NATION OR-4
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No
PLANS & OPS
21 Chief Plans Officer NATO HQ OF-4
22 Transportation Staff Officer NATO NATION OF-3
23 ADP / CIS Officer NATO HQ OF-3
24 Clerk NATION OR-4
25 Maintenance Officer NATION OF-3
26 Supply Operations Officer NATO HQ OF-3
27 Operations NCO NATO HQ OR-7
28 ADP NCO NATO NATION OR-6
REAL ESTATE ADVISORY TEAM (REAT)

29 Logistics Operations Officer NATO NATION OF-3
30 Logistics Operations Officer NATO NATION OF-3
31 REAT Archive Officer NATO NATION OF-2
32 Logistics NCO NATO NATION OR-6
33 Environmental Impact Officer NATO NATION OF-3
SUPPLY & SERVICES

34 Supply Officer NATO HQ OF-3
35 POL / POL-RSN Officer NATO HQ OF-3
36 Fuels Officer (If no Class III RSN) NATO NATION OF-4
39 Fuels NCO (If no Class III RSN) NATO NATION OR-5
40 Fuels NCO (If no Class III RSN) NATO NATION OR-5
41 Class I Environmental Specialist NATO NATION OR-7
42 Supply Officer (Class I) NATO NATION OF-2
43 Supply Officer (Class II, NATO) NATO NATION OF-2
PROPERTY ACCOUNTING AND THEATRE DISPOSAL

OFFICE
44 Senior Logistic Officer NATO NATION OF-3
45 Logistic Officer NATION OF-2
46 Logistic NCO NATO NATION OR-5
47 Logistic NCO NATION OR-5
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HOST NATION SUPPORT CO-ORDINATION CELL

(HNSCC)
Post No Job Title Source Rank

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
48 Chief, HNSCC NATO HQ OF-4
49 BudFin Officer NATO HQ OF-2
50 Transportation Officer NATION OF-2
51 Medical Affairs NATION OF-2
52 Logistic Officer NATION OF-3
53 Administration NCO NATION OR-6
JOINT TRANSPORTATION CO-ORDINATION CELL

(JTCC)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
54 Chief, JTCC NATO HQ OF-4
55 Administration Clerk / Driver NATO NATION OR-4
CURRENT OPS & TRANSPORTATION SECTION

56 Air Operations Officer NATO HQ OF-3
57 Senior NCO Air Transportation NATO NATION OR-9
58 NCO Air Transportation NATION/ HQ OR-6
59 Senior NCO Surface Transportation NATION OR-8
60 NCO Surface Transportation NATION OR-5
61 Senior NCO Maritime Operations NATO NATION OR-8
62 NCO Maritime Transportation NATION OR-5
MEDICAL CO-ORDINATION CELL (MEDCC)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
63 Chief MEDCC NATO NATION OF-5
64 Senior Medical Administration NCO NATO NATION OR -9
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MEDICAL OPS/ PLANS
65 Medical Officer, Operations NATO NATION OF-4
66 Staff Officer, Medical Operations NATO HQ OF-3
67 Medical Officer, Plans NATO HQ OF-4
68 NCO Operations / Plans NATION OR-7
69 Environmental Health Officer NATION OF-3
70 Medical Admin Assistant / Driver NATION OR-4
PATIENT EVAC COORDINATION CELL

71 Medical Officer, (AM) Evacuation Coordination, Shift A NATO NATION OF-3
72 Medical Officer, (AM) Evacuation Coordination, Shift B NATION OF-3
73 Medical Officer, (AM) Evacuation Coordination, Shift C NATION OF-3
74 Administration Clerk / Driver NATION OR-4
THEATER ALLIED CONTRACTING OFFICE (TACO)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
75 Chief, TACO & THOC NATO HQ CIV A4
76 P&C Officer NATO HQ CIV
77 P&C Officer / Infrastructure NATO NATION CIV
78 P&C Officer / Customs NATO NATION CIV
79 P&C Officer/Contract Administration NATO HQ OF-2
80 NCOIC NATO HQ OR-8
REGIONAL ALLIED CONTRACTING OFFICE

81 Chief, Contracting NATO NATION OF-4
82 P&C Officer NATION CIV
83 NCOIC NATION OR-8
ENGINEERING CO-ORDINATION CELL (ECC)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
84 Infrastructure Engineering Officer NATO HQ OF-4
85 Assistant Engineer NATO HQ OF-2
86 Engineering Resources Officer NATO HQ OF-3
87 Engineering Plans Officer NATO NATION OF-4
88 Engineering Plans Officer NATO NATION OF-3
89 Engineering Projects Officer NATO NATION OF-3
90 Engineering Projects Officer NATO NATION OF-3
91 Clerk / Driver NATION OR-6
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AJP-4.6
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
This Glossary contains abbreviations and acronyms used in this document as well as others
commonly used in joint and combined operations. A comprehensive list of NATO abbreviations
is contained in AAP-15.
AAP Allied Administrative Publication

ACC Air Component Command
ACE Allied Command Europe
ACLANT Allied Command Atlantic
AECC Aeromedical Evacuation Coordination Centre
AFCENT Allied Forces Central Europe
AFSOUTH Allied Forces Southern Europe
AJP Allied Joint Publication
ALP Allied Logistic Publication
AP Allied Publication
BOA Basic Ordering Agreement
CC Component Command
CE Crisis Establishment
CIMIC Civil/Military Co-operation
CIS Communication and Information Systems
CJ Combined Joint
CJPS Combined Joint Planning Staff
CJTF Combined Joint Task Force
CN Contributing Nation
CLC Combined Logistic Cell
COS Chief of Staff
CP Capability Package
CS Combat Support
CSS Combat Service Support
CTF Commander Task Force
C2 Command and Control
DCM Deployable CIS Module
EAPC Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
ECC Engineering Co-ordination Cell
FLPC Final Logistic Planning Conference
FPG Functional Planning Guide
FPGL Functional Planning Guide Logistics
GOP Bi-MNC Guidelines for Operational Planning
HN Host Nation
HNS Host Nation Support
HNSCC Host Nation Support Co-ordination Cell
HQ Headquarters
ILPC Initial Logistics Planning Conference
IMS International Military Staff
IS International Staff
JIA Joint Implementation Arrangement
JLCC Joint Logistics Co-ordination Cell
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JSRC Joint Sub-Regional Command/Commander (formerly PSC)

JTCC Joint Transportation Co-ordination Cell
JTF Joint Task Force
JTMS Joint Theatre Movement Staff
LCC Land Component Command
LN Lead Nation
LOGREP Logistic Reporting System
MC Military Committee
MCC Maritime Component Command
MEDCC Medical Co-ordination Cell
MILU (T)/(C) Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit (Theatre / Component)
MJLC Multinational Joint Logistic Centre
MLPC Main Logistics Planning Conference
MNC Major NATO Command/Commander (to be replaced w/SC)
MNLC(A) Multinational Logistic Centre (Air)
MNLC(L) Multinational Logistic Centre (Land)
MNLC(M) Multinational Logistic Command (Maritime)
MOD Ministry of Defence
MP Military Police
NAC North Atlantic Council
NAMSA NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
NSE National Support Element
OPCOM Operational Command
OPCON Operational Control
OPLAN Operational Plan
OPORD Operational Order
OSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
PE Peacetime Establishment
PECC Patient Evacuation Control Cell
PfP Partnership for Peace
POL Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants
PSO Peace Support Operations
PVO Private Organisations
RACO Regional Allied Contracting Office
RALCC Regional Air Lift Control Cell
RC Regional Command/Commander (formerly MSC)
RCO Regional Contracting Office
REAT Real Estate Advisory Team
RS Role Specialisation
RSN Role Specialist Nation
SACEUR Supreme Allied Commander Europe
SACLANT Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic
SC Strategic Command/Commander (formerly MNC)
SHAPE Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
SNLC Senior NATO Logisticians’ Conference
SOP Standard or Standing Operating Procedures (AAP-6)
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SOR Statement of Requirements
TACO Theatre Allied Contracting Office
THOC Theatre Head of Contracts
UN United Nations
WEU Western European Union
Abbreviations - 3
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
allied joint operation
An operation carried out by forces of two or more NATO nations, in which elements of more than
one service participate. (AJODWP 96)
combat service support
The support provided to combat forces, primarily in the fields of administration and logistics.
(AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
combined logistic cell (CLC)
The CLC serves as the recognised focal point for co-ordination of national logistic issues
appropriate to the level of command in which the CLC is formed. A CLC will consist of
representatives of the NATO Commander’s logistic staff, augmented to meet the range of
potential NATO operations by national logistic representatives (from both NATO and non-NATO
Sending Nations) and territorial authorities of the respective levels of command.
combined joint operation
An operation carried out by two or more military forces of two or more allied nations acting
together for the accomplishment of a single mission.
command
1. The authority vested in an individual of the armed forces for the direction, co-ordination,
and control of military forces.
2. An order given by a commander; that is, the will of the commander expressed for the
purpose of bringing about a particular action.
3. A unit, or units, an organisation, or an area under the command of one individual.
4. To dominate by a field of weapon fire or by observation from a superior position.
5. To exercise a command. “Commander” (AAP-6)
contributing nation
A nation deploying its forces, supplies and/or national components of multinational forces and
requesting the use of a host nation logistic and other support during transit through or
employment on the host nation’s territory. (MC 334/1) (May also be called “requesting nation”,
“reinforcing nation”, “user nation”, or “providing nation” depending on the particular situation.)
co-ordinating authority
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The authority granted to a commander or individual assigned responsibility for co-ordinating

specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more countries or commands, or two or
more services or two or more forces of the same service. He has the authority to require
consultation between the agencies involved or their representatives, but does not have the
authority to compel agreement. In case of disagreement between the agencies involved, he
should attempt to obtain essential agreement by discussion. In the event he is unable to obtain
essential agreement he shall refer the matter to the appropriate authority. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
cross-servicing
That servicing performed by one service or national element for other services or national
elements and for which the other services or national elements may be charged. (AAP-6)
doctrine
Fundamental principles by which the military forces guide their actions in support of objectives.
It is authoritative but requires judgement in application. (AAP-6)
force commander
A general term applied to a commander authorised to exercise an appropriate level of command

authority or operational control over a force.
force surgeon - see “theatre surgeon”
host nation
A nation, which receives the forces and/or supplies of allied forces and organisations located on,
operating in, or transiting through its territory. (MC334/1)
host nation support
Civil and military assistance rendered in peace, emergencies, crisis and conflict by a host nation
to allied forces and organisations, which are located on, operating in or transiting through the host
nation’s territory. Arrangements concluded between the appropriate authorities of host nations
and sending nations and/or NATO form the basis of such assistance. (MC334/1)
infrastructure engineering
The construction or repair of facilities for the support and control of operational forces.
interoperability
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The ability of systems, units or forces to provide services to and to accept services from other
systems, units or forces and to use the services so exchanged to enable them to operate effectively
together. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
joint force commander
A general term applied to a commander (e.g. COMAJF) authorised to exercise command

authority or operational control over a joint force.
lead nation
For logistics, when one nation assumes responsibility for procuring and providing a broad
spectrum of logistic support for all or a part of the multinational force and/or headquarters.
Compensation and/or reimbursement will then be subject to agreements between the parties
involved. The lead nation may also assume the responsibility to co-ordinate logistics of other
nations within its functional and regional area of responsibility. (MC 319/1)
logistics
The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. In its most
comprehensive sense, the aspects of military operations which deal with:
a. design and development, acquisition, storage, transport, distribution, maintenance,

evacuation and disposition of materiel;
b. transport of personnel;
c. acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and disposition of facilities;
d. acquisition or furnishing of services; and
e. medical and health service support. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
maintenance
1. All action taken to retain materiel in or to restore it to a specific condition. It includes:

inspection, testing, servicing, classification as to serviceability, repair, rebuilding, and
reclamation.
2. All supply and repair action taken to keep a force in condition to carry out its mission.
(AAP-6)
medical advisor
A medical officer (doctor) with wide medical, military and staff experience, assigned to a
command HQs staff in order to ensure proper consultation on, and recognition of, all matters
affecting medical operational planning and the forces’ health. The Medical Advisor has at all
times the right of direct access to the HQ Commander. Also see “Theatre Surgeon”.
movement
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Movement is the activity involved in the change in location of equipment, personnel or stocks as
part of a military operation. Movement requires the supporting capabilities of mobility,
transportation, infrastructure, movement control and support functions. (MC 319/1)
movement control
The planning, routing, scheduling and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of
communication. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
multinational forces
Forces of more than one nation under a NATO commander or non-NATO commander within a
NATO-led operation. (MC 319/1)
multinational integrated logistic support
Two or more nations agree to provide logistic assets to a multinational logistic force under
operational control of a NATO commander for the logistic support of a multinational force. (MC
319/1)
multinational integrated logistic unit (MILU)
A Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit (MILU) is formed when one or more Nations agree,
under operational control (OPCON) of a NATO Commander, to provide logistic support to a
multinational force.
multinational logistics
The overarching term for the different modes to logistically support operations other than purely
national, such as Multinational Integrated Logistic Support, Role Specialisation Support and Lead
Nation Logistic Support. (MC 319/1)
mutual support agreement (MSA)
A way of ensuring that nations involved in a NATO operation can support one another without
the need to negotiate bi-lateral agreements with all other CNs or to face lengthy delays while
higher level legal documents are exchanged. The two principles of theatre mutual support: (1)
That no person or equipment belonging to a CN within a NATO led force shall be denied support
from another CN, provided that the support is available and can be provided without unacceptable
operational risk to the donor; and (2) That any CN whose personnel and equipment receive
support from another shall make restitution, in cash or in kind, for the goods or services that they
receive.
national logistic support
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A nation takes full responsibility for procuring and providing logistic support to her forces. This
support can be provided on a solely national basis and/or through bilateral or multilateral
agreements with other nations, NATO or other organisations as appropriate. (MC 319/1)
national military authority
The government agency, such as a ministry of defence or service ministry, empowered to make
decisions on military matters on behalf of its country. This authority may be delegated to a
military or civilian group or individual at any level appropriate for dealing with allied
commanders or their subordinates. (AAP-6)
national support element (NSE)
Any national organisation or activity that supports national forces which are part of the NATO
force. NSEs are OPCON to the national authorities, they are not normally part of the NATO
force. Their mission is nation-specific support to units and common support that is retained by
the nation. NSEs are asked to co-ordinate and co-operate with the NATO commander and the
host nation. If the operational situation allows for a reduction, greater co-operation and
centralisation of services among NSEs could produce significant savings.
operational control
The authority delegated to a commander to direct forces assigned so that the commander may
accomplish specific missions or tasks which are usually limited by function, time, or location; to
deploy units concerned, and to retain or assign tactical control of those units. It does not include
authority to assign separate employment of components of the units concerned. Neither does it,
of itself, include administrative or logistic control. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
operation order
A directive, usually formal, issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose
of effecting the co-ordinated execution of an operation. (AAP-6)
operation plan
A plan for a single or series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in

succession. It is usually based upon stated assumptions and is the form of directive employed by
higher authority to permit subordinate commanders to prepare supporting plans and orders. The
designation ‘plan’ is usually used instead of ‘order’ in preparing for operations well in advance.
An operation plan may be put into effect at a prescribed time, or on signal, and then becomes the
operation order. (AAP-6)
reallocation
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The provision of logistic resources by the military forces of one nation from those deemed “made
available” under the terms incorporated in appropriate NATO documents, to the military forces of
another nation or nations as directed by the appropriate military authority. (Note: The definitive
source addressing “Reallocation” is AD 85-3, which is pending update as a Bi-MNC Directive.)
(AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
redistribution
The utilisation of logistic resources after Transfer of Authority (TOA) necessary for the fulfilment
of the commander’s combat missions. The logistic resources are designated in peacetime and will
become assigned to the NATO commander in crisis and conflict. (Note: The definitive source
addressing “Redistribution” is MC 319/1.) (MC 319/1)
resupply
The act of replenishing stocks in order to maintain required levels of supply. (AAP-6 & MC
319/1)
role specialisation
One nation assumes the responsibility for procuring a particular class of supply or service for all
or a part of the multinational force. Compensation and/or reimbursement will then be subject to
agreements between the parties involved. (MC 319/1)
support
The action of a force, or portion thereof, which aids, protects, complements, or sustains any other
force. (AAP-6)
standardisation
Within NATO, the process of developing concepts, doctrines, procedures and designs to achieve
and maintain the most effective levels of compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability and
commonality in the fields of operations, administration and materiel. (AAP-6)
stovepipe
A common term used to refer to national logistic support.
strategic mobility
The capability to move forces and their associated logistic support quickly and effectively over
long distances. This can be between theatres (inter-theatre), between regions (inter-region), or
beyond NATO’s AOR. (MC 319/1)
sustainability
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The ability of a force to maintain the necessary level of combat power for the duration required to
achieve its objectives. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
theatre
The geographical area where a military operation is being conducted. (AAP-6)
theatre surgeon (synonymous with force surgeon)
A medical officer assigned as Medical Advisor to the Theatre Commander. In addition to his
responsibility and capacity as a Medical Advisor, he sets the medical policy for the operation,
provides medical input to operational and logistic planning, and gives technical directions to the
MEDCC and supervise/co-ordinates medical issues throughout the theatre.
transportation
The means of conveyance to move forces, equipment, personnel and stocks, including the
requisite materials handling equipment. (MC 319/1)
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REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
MC 299 MC Guidance for Defence Planning

MC 319/1 NATO Principles and Policies for Logistics
MC 326/1 NATO Medical Support Principles and Policies
MC 327/1 NATO Concept For Peace Support Operations
MC 328/1 NATO’s Military Co-operation Guidance
MC 334/1 NATO Principles and Policies for HNS Planning
MC 336/1 The Movement and Transportation Concept for NATO
MC 343 NATO Military Assistance to International Disaster Relief Operations
MC 389 CJTF - Combined Joint Task Force
MC 400/1 Military Implementation of the Alliance’s Strategic Concept
AAP-6 NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions
AAP-15 NATO Glossary of Abbreviations
NATO Logistics Handbook
NATO Precautionary System (NPS) Manual
AJP-01 Allied Joint Doctrine
AJP-3 Allied Joint Operations
AJP-4 Allied Joint Logistic Doctrine
AJP-4.4 Allied Joint Movement and Transportation Doctrine (Draft)
AJP-4.10 Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine (Draft)
ALP-9 Land Forces Logistic Doctrine
ALP-11 Multinational Maritime Force (MNMF) Logistics
ALP-12A Allied Joint Host Nation Support Doctrine and Procedures (Draft)
ALP-13 Air Logistic Doctrine (Draft)
Bi-MNC Concept for Implementation of the Military Aspects of PfP
Bi-SC Functional Planning Guide Logistics (FPGL) (Draft)
Bi-MNC Guidelines for Operational Planning (GOP)
Bi-SCD 80-3 Bi-SC Reporting Directive, Volume V - Logistic Reports
Bi-SC CJTF HQ Concept
Bi-SC Directive for the Staffing of a Multinational Joint Logistic Centre (MJLC)
AD 85-6 Organisation and SOP of the ACE Logistic Co-ordination Centre
UN OSM United Nation’s Operation Support Manual
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AJP-4.6 - TABLE OF CONTENT

Section I – General 1-1

Section II –The Concept 1-2

Chapter 2 – MJLC Co-ordination Cells

Section I – General 2-1

Section II – Functional Cells 2-1

Joint Logistic Co-ordination Cell (JLCC) 2-1

Chapter 3 – MJLC Organisation

Section I – The Structure 3-1

The Modular MJLC Structure (figure 3-1) 3-2

Section II – Employment Variations 3-2

MJLC Employment variations (figure 3-2) 3-4

Section I – Manning 4-1

Section II – Equipment 4-3

Resource Packages 4-3

Annex A: MJLC Generic Staffing Plan Staffing Plan

Glossary of Abbreviations Abbreviations-1

Glossary of Terms & Definitions Glossary-1

Reference Publications References-1

Section II – The Concept

MJLC FUNCTIONAL CO-ORDINATION CELLS

Section II Functional Cells.

a) Co-ordination, monitoring and executing theatre sustainment and services support

0203. Specialist cells within the JLCC may include:

b) Operations. This is the main operational element of the JLCC. It maintains

d) Property Accounting Office and Theatre Disposal Office (PAO&TDO). The

e) Supply, Maintenance and Services.

• Supplies and maintenance. The provision and management of supplies and

• Petroleum Management. This area is one that can be successfully managed by LN

0208. Specialist cells within the MEDCC may include:

a) Implementation and monitoring of HNS plan existent arrangements to facilitate

a) Co-ordination of logistic related engineering efforts;

Section I The Structure.

For maritime operations NATO commanders normally will establish a multinational

MODULAR MJLC STRUCTURE

FORCE FORCE COMMAND

TACO HNSCC JLCC JTCC MEDCC ECC

Section II Employment Variations.

A. Individual augmentation of the Force Command (C)J4;

B. A MJLC integrated within the Force Command;

C. A MJLC collocated with the Force Command;

0310. Variation D establishes the MJLC as a tenant organisation to a Component Command or

MJLC EMPLOYMENT VARIATIONS

LCC ACC MCC NSE

LCC ACC MCC MILU NSE

LCC ACC MCC CC MJLC

a. NATO must maintain required logistics expertise in order to fill MJLC

b. In order to meet readiness requirements a trained and capable MJLC nucleus is

c. MJLC manning must be determined simultaneously with operations planning and

e. Identification of staff modules, from either nations or NATO HQs, capable of

a. Individual training - Functional and military training

b. Modular training - Individual MJLC module training

c. MJLC training - Separate MJLC stand-alone, single level exercise.

d. Operational - Full scale MJLC activation for rehearsal/exercise

Section II. Equipment.

0410. Resource Packages. Readiness requirements dictate the availability of pre-staged

ANNEX A: MJLC GENERIC STAFFING PLAN

Post Job Title Source Rank

1 Director, MJLC NATO HQ OF-5

JOINT LOGISTIC CO-ORDINATION CELL