…Synchronizing and/or Integrating Maneuver and Interdiction (1) Synchronizing and/or integrating air, land, and maritime interdiction and maneuver, enabled by space-based capabilities, provides one of the most dynamic concepts available to the joint force…

…Taking advantage of the Combat Intelligence System (CIS) capabilities and an emerging global connectivity to military networks and databases, intelligence personnel provided the best and most timely support ever to air mobility forces. This improvement was…

…Robert Sly’s, “ATLAS RESPONSE Study,” Third Air Force History Office, 2000

…A joint force commander validated target or set of targets requiring immediate response because it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity or it poses (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly forces. Also…

…intelligence collection, targeting, and air tasking order cycles) influence the battle rhythm. Further, meetings of the necessary staff organizations must be synchronized. The chief of staff normally manages the joint force HQ’s battle rhythm. When…

…For example, an ardent spokesman against the value of strategic bombing states: “You can’t trust that man’s testimony regarding the effectiveness of strategic bombing; he’s employed by the Air Force.” The speaker is…

…Again, CAOC planners should understand the theater naming convention to minimize targeting errors and the time needed for effective air planning. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Proper database management is necessary for effective targeting. Many systems used in the…

…Deceives attacking force of actual defensive positions and strength. Air defense more concentrated in one particular area. Indicates location of numerous high-value targets, such as armor, sustainment, artillery, or command posts. Table B-3. Delaying…

…Normally, the CCMD’s Service component HQ or the Service component’s existing subordinate HQ (e.g., Army corps, numbered air force, numbered fleet and Marine expeditionary force) to convert themselves to JTF HQ. Also, the…

…The RTL is nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the combined force commander. This list also includes restricted targets directed by higher authorities.] {Words in brackets apply only to the Air Force…

…1/Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-16D/Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP) 3- 60.1/Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (Instruction) (AFTTP[I]) 3-2.3, Multi- Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for…

…It is comprised of active, reserve, and National Guard members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as well as civilian and contract personnel. Established in October 1999, JTF-CS is assigned to US Northern…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 4 ENTITY TYPES An entity performs a function for the adversary or enemy. Its location, purpose, or use can contribute to an adversary’s overall warfighting or war-sustaining…

…The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so entails the use of force. CID of all battlespace entities is…

…of some combination of air, land, maritime, and space domains. JFCs define these areas with geographical boundaries, which help commanders and staffs coordinate, integrate, and deconflict joint operations among joint force components and supporting commands. The…

…In all situations, this primary focus is to assist the commander to most effectively employ air, space, and information resources to achieve joint force and national objectives. TARGET CHARACTERISTICS Every target has distinct intrinsic or acquired…

…A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the

…Under the law of war, the following are protected: (1) Fixed hospitals and mobile medical establishments. (2) Medical personnel and chaplains. (3) Ambulances and clearly marked medical transport vehicles. (4) Air ambulances and clearly marked medical…

…JP 3-0) special purpose Marine air-ground task force. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) stability operations. An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United States in…

Chapter III III-30 JP 3-0 (1) Providing air, space, and missile defense. (2) Protecting US civilians. (3) Providing physical security for forces and means. (4) Conducting defensive countermeasure operations, including counterdeception and counterpropaganda operations…