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JOPES (Joint Operation Planning and Execution System) An integrated joint C2 system, used by the JPEC to support military operation planning, monitoring, & execution activities. Being replaced by APEX. APEX (Adaptive Planning and Execution System) Ensures the entire JPEC approaches planning similarly and facilitates dialog and collaboration between multiple echelons of command. 00:05 01:36 Law of War Regulates legal & customary justifications for using force and conduct of armed hostilities; binding on the US and its citizens. UCP (Unified Command Plan) Establishes GCC missions, responsibilities, force structure, & geographic region; specifies functional responsibilities for FCCs. JSCP (Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan) Issued by the CJCS as planning guidance for Deliberate Planning NSS (National Security Strategy) Published annually; submitted to Congress w/budget; provides strategic direction for all agencies involved in national security; provides national level end states and policies to which theater level planning must contribute. QDR (Quadrennial Defense Review) Published by SecDef every 4 years; used to cyclically re-balance DoD strategies, capabilities, and forces to address current conflicts and future threats. NDS (National Defense Strategy) Complements the QDR; linked to the NSS and informs the NMS; provides framework for campaign & contingency planning, intel, and force development. NMS (National Military Strategy Report) Issued by CJCS every 2 years; provides strategic guidance and vision to all U.S. Armed Forces; articulates military objectives and aligns ways, means and risk with strategic ends articulated in the NSS. GEF (Guide for Employment of the Force) Classified document that builds on strategic direction in the NSS, QDR, & NMS; states strategic objectives that CCDRs 5-10 years in advance; emphasizes steady-state or Phase 0 activities.