Joint Task Force Headquarters: Joint Publication 3-33

A joint task force (JTF) is established when thescope, complexity, or other factors of thecontingency or crisis require capabilities of Services from at least two Military Departments operating under a single joint force commander (JFC). The JTF establishing authority designates the commander, joint task force (CJTF), assigns the mission, designates forces, delegates command authorities and relationships, and provides other command and control (C2) guidance necessary for the CJTF to form th...