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…and Orders Air Tasking Order IO Plan Space Plan Fire Support Plans Collection Plan ATI asset target interaction IO information operations JFC joint force commander JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list MAAP master air attack plan

…the national level guides the way in which planning and execution occurs throughout the Armed Forces. c. Based on understanding gained through the application of operational design, more detailed planning takes place within the steps of…

…Examples include the liaison elements to the joint air operations center (JAOC)—battlefield coordination detachment, Marine liaison element, naval and amphibious liaison element, Air Force liaison element, tactical air planners, and the special operations liaison element…

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

…Operations to gain air, space, and maritime superiority; defensive use of IO; PR; and protection of airports and seaports, LOCs, and friendly force lodgment also contribute significantly to force protection at the onset of combat operations…

Chapter II II-32 JP 3-60 (1) Establishing planned FSCMs against specific TSTs. (2) Defining TST engagement authority based on a JFC’s OA, assigned functional mission, or a combination thereof. The JFC should normally…

…Reconcile target priorities Task/retask sensors Determine sensor availability Further information required Issue/Revise Plans and Orders Air Tasking Order Information Operation Plan Space Plan Fire Support Plans Collection Plan Available Sensors/ Fire Assets Collect data…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 14 Air Force Forces (AFFOR) A2. The AFFOR A2 provides intelligence support to the air component commander and assigned or attached Service component forces. The A2 guides Service component…

…The air component commander provides a robust staff and an extensive command and control (C2) capability to facilitate targeting. AIR COMPONENT STAFF Within the Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) role, the air component commander has a…

Component Targeting Processes C-5 also essential that other components provide inputs to the JFACC’s air apportionment recommendation to the JFC because it influences the strategy to task methodology used during the joint air tasking…

…When military considerations permit, the letters “PW” or “PG” clearly visible from the air identifies POW camps. The use of POW camp markings for any other purpose is prohibited. 8. Environmental Considerations a. Joint operations have…

…posts, and weapons. Complicates friendly targeting and analysis. 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…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 19 TARGETING AND THE AIR TASKING CYCLE The joint air tasking cycle is an analytical, systematic cycle that focuses air efforts on accomplishing operational requirements. Much of the cycle…

…Reality Advanced Training › Joint Air and Space Operations Planning Course. This AETC-sponsored course trains participants how to develop a JAOP. Broad targeting concepts are addressed in the course. Attending the course provides insight for targeteers…

…In addition, JFCs should arrange their joint targeting organizational structure based upon assigned, attached, and supporting forces, as well as the threat, mission, and OA. Ultimately, the organizational “Four brave men who do not know each…

vi COMAFFOR / JFACC / CFACC A note on terminology One of the cornerstones of Air Force doctrine is “the US Air Force prefers—and in fact, plans and trains—to employ through a commander, Air Force forces…

…Release of any classified JP to foreign governments or foreign nationals must be requested through the local embassy (Defense Attaché Office) to DIA, Defense Foreign Liaison/IE-3, 200 MacDill Blvd., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington…

85 SUGGESTED READINGS Air Force Publications (NOTE: AFDDs and AFDC publications can be accessed via the HQ Air Force Doctrine Center website at https://www.doctrine.af.mil/Main.asp) AFDD 2: Operations and Organization AFDD…

…This will further aid in establishing the prospective target’s priority, and may sometimes entail reclassifying a target as a TST based on its potential threat to friendly forces.

…Employment of CA forces should be based upon a clear concept of CA mission requirements for the type operation being planned. For further guidance on CA, refer to JP 3-57, Civil-Military Operations. (4) Sustainment…