J5/8 - Policy, Strategy, Partnering and Capabilities
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The J5/8 develops basic military/political policy and planning for command activities involving relations with other U.S. combatant commands, allied and international military organizations, and subordinate commands. As a result of forward-operating military representatives in U.S. embassies, the directorate has a unique perspective that enhances partner and mil-to-mil outreach and training. This dovetails with its strategy, plans and policy development that support global peace and security in the region
Every two years, the directorate builds the “Strategy for Active Security” (SAS), which serves as the command’s roadmap EUCOM’s engagement activities in the coming years. The SAS enables J5/8’s diverse team to develop country-specific plans, policies, and priorities that will guide theater-wide outreach. The J5/8 works closely with the other directorates, interagency partners and allies and uses diverse inputs to continually refine plans, ensuring they remain aligned with strategic guidance and the realities of an ever-changing environment. Whether it is evaluating current capabilities, searching for the next technological breakthroughs, or analyzing what EUCOM should look like in the next 10 years, the J5/8 always has its eyes on the future.
The directorate is fully committed to a secure, stable Europe through programs such as:
- Partnership for Peace
- U.S. National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program
- International Military Education and Training program
- Foreign military sales
- Foreign military financing
- NATO and coalition support
Contact
Director: Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark O. Schissler (.pdf, 91 KB)
Address: HQ USEUCOM/ECJ5/J8, Unit 30400, APO AE 09131
Comm.: +49 (0)711-680-5005
DSN: 314-430-5005
Fax: +49 (0)711-680-7451
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