The Joint Staff

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• Summarize the structure and functions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Lesson Intent: 

The intent of this lesson is to introduce the students to the structure and functions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As NCOs transition into the SNCO tier, they need to understand the important role the Joint Chiefs of Staff has in planning and preparing the DoD for future conflicts.

This lesson is derived from the requirements for National Military Capabilities found in CJCSI 1805.01C, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy.

Student Preparation

Complete Student Reading

Lesson References:

CJCSI 1805.01C, 1 November 2021, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy. 

Joint Chiefs of Staff official Web site, “The Joint Staff” at https://www.jcs.mil/About/Links to an external site.

Joint Publication 1, Volume 2, 19 June 2020, The Joint Force.