Doctrine & Concepts

We play a pivotal role in shaping NATO’s CIMIC policies, concepts, and doctrines at all levels, ensuring the Alliance is equipped for effective crisis response and collaboration with non-military actors.

NATO Policy

The MC 0411: NATO Policy on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) and Civil-Military Interaction (CMI) enhances NATO’s military capabilities for engaging with civilian entities during crisis situations. It offers political guidance to NATO military bodies while familiarising external actors with NATO’s CIMIC framework, fostering better coordination across sectors.

Allied Joint Doctrine

We are the custodian of Allied Joint Publication (AJP) 3.19: Civil-Military Cooperation, NATO’s core doctrine for planning, executing, and assessing CIMIC during joint operations. In partnership with Allied Command Transformation, we lead AJP-3.19’s ongoing development to align with NATO’s evolving needs. Our experts also ensure CIMIC perspectives are integrated into all relevant Allied joint publications to promote cohesive, mission-driven strategies.