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Chapter II II-20 JP 3-28 (2) Assessment Tools. There are numerous assessment models a JFC may utilize, depending on the complexity of the DSCA response. The following example is provided to illustrate the relationship between high-level objectives and the performance of tasks at the incident level. (a) Objective-based assessment. The objective-based assessment framework assigns measures to the objective. It serves as an analytical foundation for assessing developed measures for each effect where we consider “Are we doing the right things?” The effects are then rolled up to provide an assessment of how well the response force is achieving its objectives. 1. The foundation of the objective-based assessment framework is the development of the measures. The key consideration is that the measures are to determine the impact of what DOD is doing with its resources under the conditions that exist. 2. The assessment of each measure is informed by knowledge of the tasks performed, the tools (organization, training, and equipment), the authorities, resources, and environment applied towards creating the effect. The results of the assessment are translated into recommendations towards sustaining objectives that have been successfully achieved and improving on objectives that have challenges. The assessment focuses on the high-level objectives by showing the current assessment, as well as the projected assessment for a given time period. The periodicity of assessment should maximize information sharing and decision making for the LFA and JFC. 3. Once objectives have been established, effects and measures can be assigned to each objective. See Figures II-2 and II-3. There may be one or multiple desired effects for each objective. Figure II-2. Example Defense Support of Civil Authorities Objective to Standard Assignment (Combatant Command) Objective: Stabilize the Incident. Effect: Initial, rapid response supports stabilization of the incident. Measure: What is the contribution of pre-positioning of key enablers to the stabilization of the event? Standards: Significantly contributed to stabilization. Moderately contributed to stabilization. Contributed little to stabilization. Detracted from stabilization. Example Defense Support of Civil Authorities Objective to Standard Assignment (Combatant Command)