Department of Defense

Department of Defense. Joint Publication 3-57.1, Joint Doctrine for Civil Affairs. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 2003. http://www.scribd.com/doc/6652517/Joint-Publication-3571-Joint-Doctrine-for-Civil-Affairs (accessed 20 October 2011).

This publication provides planning guidance and considerations for the use of designated civil affairs (CA) and the conduct of CA activities in support of the joint force commander (JFC) across the range of military operations. It identifies and describes civil affairs forces and organizations, the type of civil affairs activities they perform, and their employment in support of military operations and Department of Defense programs. Additionally, the publication addresses appropriate legal and regulatory civil affairs policy guidance. Joint Publication (JP) 3-57.1 also builds on the foundation of JP 3-57, Joint Doctrine for Civil-Military Operations.

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