DAOD 8015-0, Canadian Armed Forces Joint Training

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Abbreviations
4. Policy Direction
5. Consequences
6. Authorities
7. References

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1. Introduction

Date of Issue: 2009-08-07

Date of Last Modification: 2024-04-22

Application: This DAOD is a directive that applies to employees of the Department of National Defence (DND employees) and an order that applies to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF members).

Approval Authority: Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC)

Enquiries:

• Director Domain Integration and Readiness (DDIR), Strategic Joint Staff (SJS)
• Director Joint Readiness (DJR), CJOC 

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2. Definitions

collective training (entraînement collectif)

Training designed to prepare teams, units and other elements to perform military tasks in accordance with defined standards.

Note – Collective training includes procedural drills and the practical application of doctrines, plans and procedures. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 357)

component (composante)

In joint operations, an organization subordinate to the joint task force and responsible for the planning, integration and conduct of operations for a domain or function.

Note – Typical components are maritime, land, air, special operations and support. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 47820)

comprehensive approach (approche exhaustive)

A philosophy according to which military and non-military actors collaborate to enhance the likelihood of favourable and enduring outcomes within a particular situation.

Note – The actors may include joint or multinational military forces, Canadian government departments and agencies (whole of government), other governments (foreign, provincial and municipal), international organizations (NATO, UN), non-governmental organizations (CARE, OXFAM), private sector entities or individuals. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 34522).

force element (élément de force)

An organizational entity consisting of personnel, equipment and sustainment components which can be force generated and assigned to operational tasks. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 695180)

force employment (emploi d’une force)

1. At the strategic level, the application of military means in support of strategic objectives.
2. At the operational level, the command, control and sustainment of allocated forces. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 32173)

force generation (mise sur pied d’une force)

The process of organizing, training and equipping forces for force employment. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 32171)

force generator (responsable de la mise sur pied d’une force)

A commander responsible for organizing, training and equipping forces for force employment. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 41471)

joint (interarmées)

Said of activities, operations and organizations in which elements of at least two components participate.

Note – The components are maritime, land, air and special operations. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 35248)

joint readiness (disponibilité opérationnelle interarmée)

The preparedness of a force element to participate in a joint operation employing a comprehensive approach.

Note – Preparedness encompasses notice-to-move levels, training, resources and support needed to meet operational demands. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

operational domain (milieu d’opérations)

A specified sphere of capabilities and activities that can be applied within an engagement space.

Note – There are five operational domains: maritime, land, air, space and cyberspace, each conditioned by the characteristics of its operating environment. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 696801)

operational level (niveau opératif)

The level at which campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within theatres or areas of operations. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 33093)

pan-domain (pan-domaine)

Relating to the CAF concept according to which all operational domains, and the interactions between them, are considered holistically. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

readiness (disponibilité opérationnelle)

The state of being appropriately prepared to meet specified personal, professional and operational demands.

Note 1 – Readiness encompasses notice-to-move levels, training, resources and support needed to meet operational demands.

Note 2 – The four pillars of readiness are personnel, equipment, training and sustainment. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 27069)

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3. Abbreviations

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4. Policy Direction

Context

4.1 The CAF must develop and maintain pan-domain capabilities to deliver forces capable of operating seamlessly in complex operations. Regardless of the challenges the CAF face, joint readiness activities must focus and build towards the capacity and capabilities of the CAF to execute operations set out in Canada’s defence policy.

4.2 The CDS Directive for CAF Force Posture and Readiness (the CAF FP&R Directive) provides strategic military direction to the force generators to deliver specific operational outputs that are linked to the roles assigned to the CAF by the Government of Canada. It is the principal document by which the CDS issues FG direction. Based on the CAF FP&R Directive, force generators may develop MRPs, comprised of training activities, both L1-centric and joint (including CT), that are planned, managed and coordinated to generate and prepare forces for operations. Detailed and accurate readiness reporting will inform key decisions and ensure that CAF core outputs are accurately represented.

4.3 CJOC as the CAF JRA is directly responsible to the CDS to synchronize CAF joint readiness activities with all L1 advisors through the following governance bodies:

1. the Joint Readiness Working Group;
2. the Joint Readiness Steering Committee; and
3. the Joint Readiness Management Board.

4.4 Under the JMRP, these governance bodies ensure that all joint readiness activities are consistent with defence policy and the requirements for high readiness FElms defined in the CAF FP&R Directive.

4.5 The JMRP Volume 1, Standing Guidance on the Management of Joint Readiness in the CAF, and the JMRP Volume 2, Annual Direction on the Conduct of Joint Readiness in the CAF, are issued by the Comd CJOC as the JRA, and supplement the MRPs of the force generators, in order to enhance joint operational readiness to meet CAF missions. These two volumes reflect the policy and direction to generate ready joint forces, provide enduring guidance for the conduct of joint readiness in the CAF, and list near-term joint readiness events. The JMRP is resourced through the JETA, a corporate fund that enables the conduct of CAF joint readiness in the pan-domain environment in order to develop and maintain the joint readiness required to meet mandated CAF operational capabilities.

4.6 The key output of the JMRP is the SXTP, which prioritizes joint readiness activities for resourcing. The SXTP is based on an analysis of strategic priorities, linked to operational and contingency plans required to be exercised, and integrates a mix of applicable pan-domain capabilities.

Policy Statement

4.7 The CAF is committed to conducting joint training as the fundamental method of providing CAF members, operational units and formations with the experience, confidence and training necessary to carry out their assigned missions.

Requirements

4.8 The CAF must:

1. force generate and maintain FElms in accordance with the CAF FP&R Directive;
2. structure joint training to enhance pan-domain capabilities identified by the CDS and force employers;
3. ensure compliance with joint readiness governance framework and the direction for CAF readiness activities provided in the CAF FP&R Directive and the JMRP, including resourcing; and
4. develop annual budgets for joint and CT.

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5. Consequences

General

5.1 Should clarification of the policy statement, requirements, or authorities set out in this DAOD be required, DND employees and CAF members may seek direction through their channel of communication or chain of command, as appropriate. The anticipated results set out in the policy statement may not be achieved by the DND and the CAF if the requirements specified in this DAOD are not properly implemented. Not achieving the anticipated results could affect the ability of the DND and the CAF to ensure that the CAF is prepared to undertake missions for the defence of Canada and Canadians, security in North America and the maintenance of international peace and stability.

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6. Authorities

Authority Table

6.1 The following table identifies the authorities associated with this DAOD:

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7. References

Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Policy DAOD

• DAOD 1000-10, Policy Framework for Corporate Administrative Management

Other References

• DAOD 8010-0, Lessons Learned
• Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy
• Annual Departmental Plan for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
• CDS Directive for CAF Force Posture and Readiness (classified document)
• JMRP Volume 1, Standing Guidance on the Management of Joint Readiness in the CAF 
• JMRP Volume 2, Annual Direction on the Conduct of Joint Readiness in the CAF 
• Joint Exercise and Training Account (JETA) Governance Policy

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