Guidance

Allied Joint Doctrine (AJP)-5(A) for the planning of operations

Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5(A) Allied Joint Doctrine for the planning of operations is the UK and NATO’s keystone doctrine for planning.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 23 July 2019
• Last updated: 19 March 2021, see all updates

Documents

Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5(A) Allied Joint Doctrine for the planning of operations (updated March 2021)

PDF, 12.5MB, 228 pages

Details

It presents:

• an overarching framework of the key planning principles
• the considerations and the processes that are followed in planning

It is applicable to all operational level planning.

Updated UK elements of Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5, Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations.

Edition A, Version 2, UK Change 1, adds more detail on the operations planning process.

AJP-5, Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations, Edition A, Version 2 was published with UK national elements in September 2019.

After a review of the UK annexes with military education establishments, the UK elements of AJP-5, Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations has been updated.

Published 23 July 2019
Last updated 19 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 19 March 2021

   Updated Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-5(A) Allied Joint Doctrine for the planning of operations for March 2021.

2. 7 October 2019

   Updated the Allied Joint Doctrine (AJP)-5(A) for the planning of operations document.

3. 23 July 2019

   First published.