an instrument of national power
Yes, that's why it is called a joint force; forces are joined.
The National Security Council coordinates the employment of Americans as instruments of national power.
ECONOMIC
The fundamental of joint warfare that is fulfilled by the effective use of diplomatic, economic, military, and informational instruments of power is called "unity of effort." Unity of effort means that all elements of national power work together cohesively towards a common objective. By utilizing these different instruments of power in a coordinated manner, joint warfare maximizes its effectiveness and achieves synergy between different elements.
ECONOMIC
No manufacturing isn't one of the four instruments of national power
Operational and Tactical Levels
National power is divided into instruments which are used for the operation of the country. One major instrument of national power in the United States is the military.
The National Security Council coordinates the employment of Americans as instruments of national power.
DIME
DIME
Instruments of National Power