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CJCS Directives Library

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This site is up-to-date as of 1 May 2025.

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CJCS Directives Reports

CJCS Active Directives Report - as of 1 May 2025

JS Active Directives Report - as of 1 May 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Questions

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