an insurgent force

…Its purpose is to weigh the relative effectiveness and efficiency of the available forces as an aid to achieving the objectives set forth by the JFC and subordinate commanders through target engagement. Commanders also consider risks…

…Since an enemy’s use of WMD can quickly change the character of an operation or campaign, joint forces may be required to locate and control WMD, materials used to develop WMD, or dual-use materials…

…It can be conducted independently or can serve as an important component of a campaign. A campaign, in turn, is a series of related major operations. Both campaigns and major operations can achieve strategic or operational…

…Within a campaign, combat forces of a single or several Services, coordinated in time and place, conduct major operations to achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. Forces conduct these actions simultaneously or sequentially…

…The key to an effective federation system is knowing the capabilities of the various units and organizations—Air Force, joint, and national—that can be called upon for support. There are many organizations that can and…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 36 high-accuracy, all-weather, day-or-night strikes against ground targets. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a component MAJCOM of USSTRATCOM. AFGSC provides combat ready forces…

…with other forces encountered. Also called ROE. (JP 1- 02) strategic attack. Offensive action conducted by command authorities action aimed at generating effects that most directly achieve our national security objectives by affecting an adversary’s…

…An offensive task is a task conducted to defeat or destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources, and population centers (ADRP 3-0). The overall purpose of offensive operations is to defeat, destroy, or neutralize the…

…Timing, event sequencing, and interaction of combat forces with supporting assets become crucial in crafting an effective and actionable CONOPS and fire support plan. The operational characteristics of a particular weapon system when tasked against a…

…The CCDR may have to adjust the time-phased force and deployment data to meet a changing operational environment. The deployment of forces may be either opposed or unopposed by an adversary. (a) Opposed. Initial operations…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 6 On-call Targets. These are planned targets upon which fires are determined using the deliberate targeting process and executed using the dynamic targeting process. This means these targets…

ix EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW  Presents the Fundamentals of Joint Operations as an Instrument of National Power and as Part of Unified Action  Discusses the Art of Command as It Pertains to Authority…

…Command and Control C2 encompasses the exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned and attached forces to accomplish the mission. The JFC provides operational vision, guidance, and direction to the joint force. Intelligence…

Glossary GL-3 JFC joint force commander JFLCC joint force land component commander JFMCC joint force maritime component commander JFSOCC joint force special operations component commander JIACG joint interagency coordination group JIPOE joint intelligence preparation of…

…For example, one of the JFC’s objectives associated with the seize initiative phase of an operation might be to prevent the enemy’s navy from interfering with friendly force sea transit through a choke point…

…Indicators based on a major confirmed commitment of forces are most likely to reflect the true situation. Step 4: Use Indicators 4-53. Indicators provide an objective baseline for tracking events, instilling rigor in the analytic…

…Joint targeting is a fundamental task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from all joint force staff elements and components, along with various nonmilitary agencies. The primary purpose of joint targeting…

…Items to be considered in the risk assessment include: › Risk to friendly forces (fratricide), risk to non-combatants, and collateral damage potential. › LOAC and ROE compliance. › Increased risk to attacking forces due to accelerated planning and…

…The GITL is an adversary-focused, rather than a geographically oriented, list of targets. 4 For additional information on tenets of airpower, see AFDP 1, The Air Force. 5 For additional information on estimative intelligence, see…

…CMO establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relations between military forces, governmental and nongovernmental civilian organizations and authorities, and the civilian populace to facilitate military operations and consolidate and achieve the commander’s objectives. CMO may include…