text: Fundamentals of Multinational Operations
  Table 1-1. Characteristics of successful multinational operations
  Person or Organization Actions
  Commander and staff Integrate interoperability throughout the operations process to plan,
  implement, and adjust technical, procedural, and human dimension solutions
  to enable shared understanding, mutual trust and confidence, and unity of
  effort among mission partners.
  Commander and staff of Continuously collaborate with designated mission partners after receipt of
  U.S. units mission for a multinational operation or exercise.
  Commander and staff Appoint a mission partner coordinator upon receipt of mission to plan,
  coordinate, and assess unit interoperability plans of action and milestones,
  track staff progress, and report interoperability challenges and
  accomplishments.
  Commander and staff Establish boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups. Invite
  multinational participation in existing boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and
  working groups as required to plan, implement, and execute key
  interoperable tasks.
  U.S. and mission partner Based on commander’s intent and guidance, collaborate to develop a
  staff common understanding of interoperable processes and the associated
  information sharing requirements.
  Commander and staff Develop and implement staff and liaison officer exchange plans to support
  development of effective technical and procedural interoperability solutions.
  Commander and staff In preparation for multinational operations, ensure subordinate units and
  mission partners have trained, rehearsed, and are prepared to execute
  operations at the desired level of interoperability by warfighting function.
  Partner nations Collaboratively develop network, cyber defense, data, and common services
  standards reflected in the joining, membership, and exiting instructions;
  implement in the mission partner network; develop and implement data
  standards as documented in the knowledge management plan; and test and
  validate the network.
  Multinational units Conduct rehearsal of concept drills, tactical exercises without troops,
  communications exercises, staff exercises, and other collective training with
  mission partners to gain task proficiency and shared understanding of the
  scheme of maneuver; conduct rehearsal of associated tactics, techniques,
  and procedures; and conduct rehearsal of standard operating procedures.
  Multinational units Conduct continuous interoperability assessment, identify and correct gaps
  and shortfalls, and improve multinational mission performance.
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  THE IMPORTANCE OF MUTUAL CONFIDENCE
  1-15. The commander’s ability to build a cohesive team drives the foundation of successful multinational
  operations. The commander must consider the political objective, mission, patience, sensitivity to the needs
  of other force members, a willingness to compromise or coming to a consensus when necessary, and mutual
  confidence. This mutual confidence stems from tangible actions and entities and intangible human factors.
  The commander builds team relationships in multinational operations while developing mutual rapport and
  respect. The intangible considerations that guide the actions of all participants, especially the senior
  commander, are—
  • Rapport.
  • Respect.
  • Knowledge of partners.
  • Team building.
  • Patience.
  • Trust.
  • Shared understanding.