Allied Joint Doctrine for the Conduct of Operations (AJP-3)
This publication is the NATO keystone doctrine to prepare, conduct, and assess joint operations.
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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3, Allied Joint Doctrine for the Conduct of Operations (Edition D Version 1) provides commanders and their staffs with direction and guidance on the conduct of joint operations at the operational level of operations. It is the foundational doctrine for the AJP-3 series.
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Who should read this publication
This publication is written for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commanders and their staffs engaged in joint operations. AJP-3 provides a useful framework for operations conducted by a coalition of partners and non-NATO nations. It also provides a reference for NATO civilian and non-NATO civilian actors.
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Updates to this page
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Updated with UK national elements.
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Updated with Edition D.
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Updated September 2023 with UK Change 1.
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Update AJP-3 with new edition.
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Updated PDF document Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3(C): allied joint doctrine for the conduct of operations.
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Updated AJP 3 to Version C.
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First published.
Update history
2026-01-13 11:00
Updated with UK national elements.
2025-09-04 11:12
Updated with Edition D.
2023-02-09 10:00
Update AJP-3 with new edition.