Which areas are handled by J/G/S-5?

• A. General war, contingency, and Forces planning; Joint policy and doctrine; ROE
• B. Intelligence ops
• C. Public affairs
• D. Health services

Answer: (A)

J/G/S-5 focuses on strategic planning and policy development at the joint level. It handles general war planning, contingency planning, and forces planning, providing the long-range, cross-service perspective needed to shape how operations would be conducted across theaters and future force structures. It also oversees joint policy and doctrine, creating standardized approaches and interoperability guidance for all services. Rules of engagement (ROE) are part of this policy framework, setting the authorized use of force and the legal/ethical framework guiding planning and action.

Intelligence operations are managed by J-2, public affairs by the Public Affairs Office, and health services by medical components, so those areas fall outside J/G/S-5’s remit.