JMETL: The Key to Joint Proficiency

Abstract : Modern warfare is joint warfare. Therefore the Armed Forces must train jointly in order to fight successfully. Unfortunately, today we face resource constraints that make it no longer possible to train each task to proficiency. The joint community, like the services, must determine which tasks are necessary and warrant training. To get the most out of available resources, objectives must be derived by assessing probable future operations. The joint community lacked the means to do that in the past; now the joint mission essential task list (JMETL) can make training more efficient in ensuring success.