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Organizing for Joint Operations IV-3 (3) Cyberspace operations employ cyberspace capabilities primarily to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace. Such operations include computer NETOPS and activities to operate and defend DOD information networks. For more information on the information environment, refer to JP 3-13, Information Operations. d. Visualizing the Operational Environment (1) Figure IV-1 illustrates a notional operational environment for a joint force that is conducting operations within a GCC’s AOR. Planners have depicted an area of influence. It is not a boundary, but it represents the reach of the joint force’s capabilities. Figure IV-1 also shows the area of interest, which includes an enemy mechanized force that is located outside the theater of operations, but close enough to influence the JFC’s operations at some point in time. (2) The purpose of Figure IV-1 is to help visualize the scope of an operation environment, although it normally would not be depicted in graphic form. Within this notional operations environment is a forward base the GCC established outside the JOA. There also is a CONUS installation, which could represent any of the myriad supporting Figure IV-1. Visualizing the Operational Environment Visualizing the Operational Environment AOR area of responsibility forward bases Legend XXX Continental United States Installation Area of Interest Joint Operations Area Area of Influence AOR Information Environment Operational Environment