About the Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance:
JCISFA is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) controlled activity (CCA) that reports to the Joint Staff J7 Joint Force Development.
JCISFA's Mission:
JCISFA supports the integration of Security Force Assistance (SFA) capabilities into the current and future Joint Force in order to advance joint warfighting capability.
JCISFA's Mission Essential Task (MET):
- Develop and Integrate SFA Capabilities
- Shape and inform Joint doctrine
- Support the design & development of joint training & exercises
- Support the development of Professional Military Education (PME)
- Capture, analyze, exchange and archive SFA lessons learned
- Support Joint Concepts with SFA subject matter expertise
- Support SFA Strategy, Policy and Planning
- Integrated through Joint Strategic Planning System
- Support the development of Campaign Plans & Strategies
- Support the development of SFA-related Policies
As Directed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
- Advise and assist other nationas or multinational organizations that are conducting SFA missions as part of a larger regional engagement strategy.
- Provide analytical and technical support to assess capability and readiness gaps in warfighting areas where the JCISFA expertise applies.
- Advise and assist other U.S. Government departments and agencies in SFA doctrine, best practices, and proven TTP's to prepare for and conduct SFA missions.