Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre - Analysis Tasking Process

SACT tasks the JALLC directly in the form of a JALLC Programme of Work (POW), which is revised on an annual basis to reflect the operational and transformational needs of NATO. The figure below illustrates the key organisations and the process involved in generating the JALLC POW.

Issues affecting NATO that need to be taken forward into an analysis project are termed Analysis Requirements (AR). ARs can be proposed by any NATO command within ACO (via SHAPE). ACO’s ARs for operations and exercises are prioritized by SHAPE and forwarded to HQ SACT where they are merged with ACT analysis requirements for exercises, training, experimentation and capability development. Additionally, the NATO Nations, the IMS and International Staff (IS) can submit proposals for analysis to HQ SACT.

HQ SACT and SHAPE cooperatively prioritise all the ARs and develop the Prioritised Analysis Requirements List (PARL). ARs for exercises and training events are also related to the JWC and Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) POWs.

The PARL is used to design a responsive and balanced JALLC POW. As new issues arise, they may be inserted into the JALLC POW as Emergent Analysis Requirements.