Joint Knowledge Online, the learning management system of the Joint Staff J7, is clarifying its process for developing, hosting, and managing training content for its stakeholders and partners. The platform serves over 2 million military, government, civilian and contract personnel. Here is the straightforward guide for how organizations can partner with JKO to meet their training objectives.
A four-step process for support
JKO manages support requirements through a four-step process:
- Inform: The process begins with potential partners completing the "Working with JKO" course, which concludes with the submission of a request for support form.
- Validate: After the form is submitted, JKO staff coordinate a meeting to discuss the training requirement and determine the appropriate resourcing.
- Prioritize: The requirement is then routed into a prioritization pathway.
- Execute: Once validated and prioritized, the project enters the JKO pipeline to create, host, or maintain the training content.
Understanding JKO resourcing
JKO support comes from two sources: the Joint Training Exercise Evaluation Program, or JTEEP, and Execution-Year Support Requests, known as ESRs.
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JTEEP-Funded: JKO's primary mission is to support JTEEP-funded organizations, which include the Joint Staff, combatant commands, and the Office of the Secretary of War. These projects directly support joint training, readiness, and interoperability.
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Execution-Year Support Request: Support for any organization, agency, or service not aligned within JTEEP is considered an ESR. This includes training for a single service or individual skill development. ESR projects are supported on an as-available basis and require a formal agreement with funding.
New requirement for ESR partners
According to a recently signed memorandum from the Deputy Director for Joint Training and Exercises, the process for ESR partnerships has been formalized.
Effective immediately, all new and renewing ESR support agreements must be initiated via a 7600 Interagency Agreement. This requires coordination and approval from a one-star flag officer or senior executive service equivalent from the requesting organization. This step ensures the proposed training effort is aligned with the organization’s priorities and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
How to Get Started
JKO is dedicated to empowering organizations by delivering impactful, cost-effective training solutions. To begin the process, complete the "Working with JKO" course and submit a request for support.