…The analyst must consider factors that may influence the timing; for example, the chronological time of attacks may vary by several hours, but be driven by the lunar cycle (moonset), religious events, or friendly patrol patterns…

…Some missions and operations (i.e., strategic attack, interdiction, and information operations) continue throughout to deny the enemy sanctuary, freedom of action, or informational advantage. These missions and operations, when executed concurrently with other operations, degrade…

…Are the indicators mutually exclusive and comprehensive? Have a sufficient number of high-quality indicators been generated for each scenario to enable an effective analysis? Can the indicators be used to help detect a planned attack…

…One way uses active defensive measures that protect the joint force, its information, its bases, necessary infrastructure, and lines of communications from an enemy attack. Another way uses passive defensive measures that make friendly forces, systems…

…Department of State DSCA defense support of civil authorities DSPD defense support to public diplomacy EA electronic attack EM electromagnetic EMS electromagnetic spectrum EW electronic warfare FCC functional combatant commander FDO flexible deterrent option FFIR friendly…

…Fires typically produce destructive effects, but various nonlethal ways and means (such as electronic attack) can be employed with little or no associated physical destruction.

Executive Summary ix Certain targets may require special care or caution in treatment because attacking them improperly could lead to adverse consequences. commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. An HPT is one whose…

…This includes target data and materials, especially for mission areas like strategic attack and counterair, which are conducted principally by the air and space component. The following sections discuss equipment considerations. Analytical Tools Targeting always requires…

…Offensive military activities (e.g., electronic attack, offensive cyberspace operations, and information-related capabilities) should be coordinated and deconflicted with the joint targeting process. f. Targeting Integration via Joint and Component Operations Centers. The joint intelligence…

…An examination of potential targets to determine military importance, priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage or casualties. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) target array. None. (Approved for…

…The JFC may also prohibit or restrict joint force attacks on the TDN based on military risk, LoW, ROE, or other considerations such as civilian harm mitigation.30 These restriction categories include an NSL and RTL…

81 Weaponeering Tools The JMEM is the standard reference for determining the munitions needed for an attack. The most effective tool from JMEM is the JMEM automated weaponeering system. Commanders must ensure adequate numbers of JMEM…

…The conclusion may or may not account for the aircraft not being attacked. Other considerations include— = The threat was obtaining electronic intelligence on this new pod. = The threat recently relocated several surface-to-air missile units…

…JP 3-0) preemptive attack. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) preventive diplomacy. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) primary interest. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) protection. 1. Preservation…

…For example, the B-52 may be the most capable aerial platform for delivering land and sea mines, while the Tomahawk land attack missile may be the best weapon for engaging early warning sites. (2) Support…

…In many cases targeting simply consists of management of a list of targets without any intelligence available to train planners on how and why certain targets are chosen for attack. Such “target servicing” is contrary to…

…Such updates might be final, definitive BDA or it may be information, which, while not definitive, helps refine the estimate (e.g., confirmation that a joint direct attack munitions successfully dropped through the clouds on the…

…The cell has conducted several successful attacks against Afghan military forces in the last 12 months. Their most common method of attack is using an “L” shaped ambush in complex terrain. Intelligence analysis indicates this type…

…Some IO capabilities are offensive in application, such as computer network attack (CNA). Operations security (OPSEC) is an example of a defensive capability, and relates to the protection function. Regardless of these alignments, integration and synchronization…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 9 SPECIFIC TARGETING RESTRICTIONS Targeting restrictions under LoW prohibit intentional attacks on civilians, civilian populations, and protected entities such as the wounded, sick, prisoners of war, medical units, religious…