Draft:Strategic Plans and Policy (J5)

The Strategic Plans and Policy (J5) directorate is the Continental Staff System branch of the U.S. DOD Joint Staff responsible for strategic planning and policy.

The Joint Staff J5 proposes strategies, plans, and policy recommendations to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to support his provision of military advice across the full spectrum of national security concerns to the President and other national leaders and to ensure those recommendations are informed by a larger strategic context--coordinated with interagency and alliance partners--account for the view and requirements of the combatant commanders, and assess risk in executing the National Military Strategy.

The stated mission of the J5 directorate is "To be a transparent, collaborative, networked, and creative team of professionals who provide the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff concise, proactive relevant products and recommendations to support his development of military advice, while advancing their personal and professional growth."

It is headed by the Director, Strategic Plans and Policy, staff code J5, a three-star lieutenant general and vice admiral.