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Joint Staff - California National Guard 

Strategic Planning

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 Welcome 

Vision: 
The J5 is a qualified, trained, professional staff assisting all elements of the California Military Department achieve and sustain synchronized efforts to meet federal, State, and community missions both now and into the future.
 
Mission: 
The J5 serves as the joint staff element responsible for planning and coordinating the strategic linkage of the department. Coordinates strategic and concept planning for the future, integrating departmental policy with state and federal guidelines, coordinating State and federal legislative plans to support the departmental strategic plan, and linking the department to external agencies, and international partners.
 

Strategic Plan:
The California Adjutant General Announces the Strategic Plan update  
California National Guard Strategic Plan dated 16 June 2006  (Note: Must use CA login to access)
 
Major Staff Elements: 
Strategic Planning
International Security Cooperation Program
Major Transformational Activities

Primary Tasks:
• Provide facilitation, analysis, training, and coordination activities for the Adjutant General and the organizational entities of the California Military Department to ensure synchronization.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate information to support the organizational development and preparation for current and future requirements
• Conduct analysis on current topics and future initiatives to assist the executive leadership of the department develop directions and policies on emerging issues.
• Support the strategic planning efforts of the department using a variety of techniques and activities geared to supporting the goals of the department.
• Monitor requirements for departmental submissions (excluding divisional requirements) and facilitate timely and synchronized submissions.
• Plan, coordinate, and integrate the State’s participation in the International Security Cooperation Program.
• Develop and Implement integration plans for management and organizational transformation initiatives as directed.
 
J5/7 POINT OF CONTACTS:

 Director, J5/7 (916) 854-3203 
 Deputy Director,  J5/7 (916) 854-4284                                           
 J5 Sergeant Major (916) 854-3810
 J5/7 Strategic Planner (916) 854-3733                                            
 J5/7 CSTL Project Officer in Charge (916) 854-3388
 J5/7 CSTL Project Officer (916) 854-3873
 J5/7 Training and Exercises Officer (916) 854-3378
 J5 International Affairs Officer (916) 854-3790
 J5 International Affairs Officer (916) 854-3553 
J5/7 Joint Combined State Strategic Plan (JCSSP) (916) 854-3476 
J5/7 Defense Readiness Specialist (916) 854.3152
J5/7 Program Manager, Strategic Management Initiatives (916) 854-3584
 J5/7 CSTL Project NCO (916) 854-3810
 J5/7 International Affairs NCO (916) 854-3114
 J5/7 Administrative NCO (916) 854-3428
 J5/7 Office Manager (916) 854-3203