…The associated general strategic and operational objectives are to protect US interests and/or prevent surprise attack or further conflict. See Section D, “Crisis Response and Limited Contingency Operations.” (3) Major Operations and Campaigns. When required…

…Certain high value weapons, such as those capable of deep penetration or other special effects, are normally limited in number and should only be used against those targets that both require the weapon for successful attack…

…This may be achieved by attacking enemy forces and controlling territory, airspace, populations, key waters, and LOCs through air, land, and maritime maneuvers.

…e Argumentum ad hominem (literally “Argument to the Man”; also called “poisoning the well” and “personal attack”): This fallacy seeks to discount evidence before it is presented, most often by discrediting the source. For example, an…

…For instance, assessors may learn from a conflict like OIF about the difficulties associated with accurately assessing how a nation’s C2 network is functioning once it has been attacked and can take steps to minimize…

…JTT pulls data from MIDB and provides functionality for target development and analysis, weaponeering, and the nomination of applicable targets for attack. JTT is used to access target details and target lists and to create the…

…and control platform such as the airborne warning and control system [AWACS] or the joint surveillance target attack radar system [Joint STARS]), this may result in the find and fix phases being completed near-simultaneously, without…

…Also called ROE. (JP 1- 02) strategic attack. Offensive action conducted by command authorities action aimed at generating effects that most directly achieve our national security objectives by affecting an adversary’s leadership, conflict-sustaining resources…

…Although parallel effects are generally best, sometimes some targets must be attacked first to enable effects against other targets.

…of the mission tasking to another component for mission execution if the air and space component cannot attack a target that emerges. Divisions other than the COD have important roles to play in dynamic targeting. The…

…as it is not excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated from the attack. Under the law of war, the balancing of military necessity in relation to collateral damage is known as…

…deter strategic attacks against the United States and its allies, prevent, reduce, and counter WMD and emerging threats, and prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.46 Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) gathers, analyzes, and…

…Such damage is not unlawful so long as it is not excessive in light of the overall military advantage anticipated from the attack. (JP 1-02) combat identification. The capability to attain an accurate characterization of…

…strike entities are protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/or the ROE. Attacking these may violate the laws of war (e.g., cultural and religious sites, embassies belonging to noncombatant countries…

…In particular, this appendix discusses issues related to the basic principles of the law of war, ROE, general restrictions, precautions in attack, separation of military activities, special protections, national sovereignty, and environmental considerations. 2. International Law…

…one (or more) being assessed for future action, one in execution (today’s plan), one in production (tomorrow’s plan), one in the master air attack planning and target development (the day after tomorrow’s plan…

…Comparing densities between enemy subgroups provides commanders with an indication of which group is most capable of a coordinated attack and which group is the most difficult to disrupt. Figure 5-14 shows three networks with…

…The final prioritized targets are then included in the master air attack plan (MAAP). The resulting MAAP is the plan of employment that forms the foundation of the joint ATO. (4) Stage 4 is ATO production…

…The JFC may designate the JFACC as the supported commander for strategic attack, air interdiction, and airborne ISR (among other missions) who is responsible to the JFC for planning, coordinating, executing, and assessing these missions. When…

…For example, during a major combat operation the JFC may be able to accept a higher level of risk to civilians, friendly forces, and noncombatants when attacking adversary WMD to ensure a quicker response. But during…