The process by which DoD achieves: (1) the closest practicable cooperation among forces; (2) the most efficient use of research, development, and production resources; and (3) agreement to adopt on the broadest possible basis the use of: (a) common or compatible operational, administrative, and logistics procedures and criteria; (b) common or compatible technical procedures and criteria; (c) common, compatible, or interchangeable supplies, components, weapons, or equipment; and (d) common or compatible tactical doctrine with corresponding organizational compatibility.