Allied Joint Doctrine for Security Force Assistance (AJP-3.16)
Allied Joint Publication-3.16 outlines direction and guidance on how NATO provides security force assistance.
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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.16, Allied Joint Doctrine for Security Force Assistance (Edition B Version 1) provides commanders and staff with the principles and guidance to plan, conduct and assess security force assistance (SFA) in joint operations. SFA activities are applicable at all levels of operations: military strategic; operational; and tactical.聽
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) SFA activities require North Atlantic Council approval and should contribute towards a strategic end state.
Who should read this publication
AJP-3.16 is intended primarily as guidance for NATO commanders and staffs. However, the doctrine is instructive to, and provides a useful framework for operations conducted by a coalition of NATO members, partners and non-NATO nations. It also provides a reference for NATO civilians and other governments and civilian entities.
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Updated with Edition B.
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First published.