AJEPP-2 is intended to apply only to deployed military camps during NATO operations. It is not meant to override host nation (HN) procedures or regulations where these exist. Any nation that desires to apply AJEPP-2 to domestic military camps or to use them on non-NATO operations is encouraged to do so. PURPOSE The purpose of this Allied Joint Environmental Protection Publication (AJEPP) is to provide NATO commanders and environmental protection (EP) officers with best EP practices and standards for military camps in NATO operations. The agreement of nations to use this publication is recorded in STANAG 2582. NATO Military Principles and Policies for EP (MC 469/1)@ gives NATO commanders the authority to establish EP procedures and standards and to direct their compliance (para 8.a.). AJEPP-2 contains best practices and recommended norms that enable the commander to effectively execute that authority. It also provides troop-contributing nations (TCNs) with guidance to enable interoperability and standardization