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…The reasons for the restraint often need to be understood by the individual Service member, because a single act could cause adverse political consequences. h. Perseverance. Some operations may move quickly through the stabilize phase and…

…Publication of photographs portraying repressive and violent acts by mission force or government forces. Refusal of business persons and shop owners to conduct business with mission force personnel. Propaganda Activities Directed Against the Education System Appearance…

…issue of proportionality. Protection of the Civilian Population. Civilian populations may not be intentionally targeted for attack. Acts of violence designed to spread terror among the civilian population are prohibited. However, civilians may not be used…

…Reports of terrorist acts or extortion attempts against local government leaders and business persons. Murder or kidnapping of government, military, and law enforcement officials or mission force personnel. Closing of schools. Reports of attempts to obtain…

…Traditional analysis sometimes assumes that foreign leaders or groups will behave rationally and act as the analysts would if faced with the same threats or opportunities. History has shown that foreign leaders often respond differently to…

…principles of Chapter VII, Action with Respect to Threats to the Peace, Breaches of the Peace, and Acts of Aggression, of the UN Charter. Conflict prevention activities include diplomatic initiatives, efforts designed to reform a country…

…Situational awareness, coupled with precision fires, frees commanders to act against multiple objectives. Swift maneuver against several decisive points supported by precise, concentrated fire can induce paralysis and shock among enemy troops and commanders. Nonlinear operations…

…Criminals and disaffected youth who appear to be acting with and for the opposition. Reports of extortion and other coercion by opposition elements to obtain financial support. Use of fear tactics to coerce, control, or influence…

…Deterrence stems from an adversary’s belief that a credible threat of retaliation exists, the contemplated action cannot succeed, or the costs outweigh the perceived benefits of acting. Thus, a potential aggressor chooses not to act…

…During the formulation of the CONOPS, planners determine how the JFC wants the adversary to act at critical points in the operation. Those desired adversary actions then become the MILDEC objective. MILDEC is focused on causing…

…Key Considerations (1) Security of forces and means enhances force protection by identifying and reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence, or surprise. Security operations protect forces, bases, JSAs, and LOCs. Physical security includes physical measures…

…The protection offered civilians carries a strict obligation on the part of civilians not to take direct part in armed combat, become combatants, or engage in acts of war. Civilians engaging in combat or otherwise taking…

…If a commander loses reliable communications, he must have subordinates who can act without instructions. Mission command—a key component of the C2 function described in Chapter III, “Joint Functions”—is the conduct of military operations…

…Usually the combatant commander will issue guidance concerning the approval authority for mobile systems placed next to such protected objects when not acting in self-defense. Protection of Religious, Cultural, and Charitable Buildings and Monuments. Under…

…A succession of National Defense Authorization Acts expanded the JTF-6 charter by adding specific mission tasks for the organization. In 1995, the JTF-6 area of responsibility expanded to include the continental United States. In…

…Nonetheless, legal considerations should always be addressed when analyzing military necessity, distinction, hostile act, imminent threat, or military advantage by the air component commander and JFC.

…a party, as well as applicable customary international law.15 Military necessity does not authorize or justify acts that are otherwise prohibited by LoW. Instead, military necessity must be applied in conjunction with other LoW principles…

…It encompasses antiterrorism—defensive measures taken to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts—and CT—offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism. (1) Antiterrorism involves defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of…

…Civilians may lose this protection based upon specific warlike acts. Once civilians take a direct part in hostilities, they become lawful targets for such time as they directly participate in the hostilities. (1) The parties to…

…Also, JFCs and their subordinate commanders evaluate the timing, location, and other factors of force deployment in each COA for the impact of sabotage, criminal activity, and terrorist acts and their impact on joint reception, staging…