In preparation for course discussion and especially the Joint Operations Module (JOM), click each:

SecDef Required:

• click here for attached memo / guidance

JOM specific:

• CJCS Desired Leader Attributes
• Forming a Joint Task Force Headquarters
• Insights and Best Practices:  Joint Operations
• The Joint Operating Environment (JOE) 
• Civ Mil Readings (Updated 2 Jul 19)
• From the Chairman - Strategic Challenges and Implications 
• Nuclear Posture Review 

Other course read-aheads:

• National Security Strategy, Dec 2017
• Nuclear Armed Adversaries and the Joint Commander
• The Iraq Report - Executive Summary of UKs lessons learned from the Iraq conflict                                                                                                                            FULL REPORT:  https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20171123122743/http://www.iraqinquiry.org.uk/the-report/
• Brave New War, A new form of conflict emerging in 2015 - from the Islamic State to the South China Sea
• Principles of Highly Effective IGs

Other readings of interest:

• New Directions in US National Security Strategy, Defense Plans and Diplomacy 
• DoD Strategic Guidance Jan 2012
• The Armed Forces Officer