Which Joint Staff directorate is responsible for Manpower and Personnel?

• A. Manpower and Personnel Directorate of Joint Staff
• B. Intelligence Directorate of Joint Staff
• C. Operations Directorate of Joint Staff
• D. Plans Directorate of Joint Staff

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of how the Joint Staff is organized by function. The Manpower and Personnel Directorate is the one charged with overseeing manpower planning, personnel readiness, assignments, promotions, and related human-resources policy for the joint force. It ensures the right number and mix of military and civilian personnel are available and properly managed to support current and future operations, coordinating with the services as needed for sourcing and rotations. The other directorates cover different areas: the Intelligence Directorate handles intelligence support, the Operations Directorate plans and conducts operations, and the Plans Directorate handles policy and long-range planning. So, the Manpower and Personnel Directorate is the correct choice for managing manpower and personnel.