anthony long

…The network achieves long-term organizational effectiveness when cells share a unifying ideology, common goals, or mutual interests. A difficulty for network organizations not sharing a unifying ideology is cells can pursue objectives or take actions…

…Constant awareness and shared understanding of civil considerations about the environment are crucial to long-term operational success in stability operations. Analysts should classify civil considerations (ASCOPE) into logical groups (tribal, political, religious, ethnic, and governmental…

…In some cases, even carefully applied force with lethal weapons can result in negative public perceptions that could adversely affect efforts to gain or maintain legitimacy and impede the attainment of both short and long-term…

…The J-5 plans directorate can identify changes to future, long-range planning efforts. The JFC’s SJA can provide interpretations of host nation, ROE, and LoW issues. The JFC public affairs advisor can provide public…

…Individual major operations and campaigns often contribute to a larger, long-term effort (e.g., OEF). The nature of the strategic security environment may require US forces to engage in several types of joint operations simultaneously…

…These operations are different from nation assistance primarily because they occur on short notice to provide aid in specific crises or similar events rather than as more deliberate programs to promote long-term regional stability. FHA…

…Making these decisions is part of “target allocation.” Finally, some weapons, particularly certain IO capabilities, require long lead times in planning, deployment, and approval, which means that such capabilities must be thought about early and included…

…The technique can be used by a group working together as long as a group facilitator keeps the process on track. The validity of the weighting of the criteria can be enhanced by the group through…

…Some weapons or capabilities require long lead times in planning, deployment, and approval, so they should be considered early and included at the beginning of the JPPA. Weaponeering should consider the availability of certain high-value…

…Essentially the focal question contains or alludes to an issue’s primary driver that may have either near- or long-term application towards an intelligence problem. The analyst should have an understanding of the context for…

…The use of excessive force could adversely affect efforts to gain or maintain legitimacy and impede the attainment of both short- and long-term goals. The use of nonlethal capabilities should be considered to fill the…

…Freedom of navigation is a sovereign right accorded by international law. (1) International law has long recognized that a coastal state may exercise jurisdiction and control within its territorial sea in the same manner that it…

…However, deliberate targeting can be used against mobile targets, especially when the target is in a defensive posture and may be in positions for long periods of time. On-call missions can be used against fixed…

…of an agreement (cease fire, truce, or other such agreements) and support diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term political settlement. Such actions are often taken under the authority of Chapter VI, Pacific Settlement of Disputes…

…For example, the ability to generate sufficient combat power through long-range air operations or from the sea can provide for effective force projection in the absence of timely or unencumbered access. Other opposed situations may…

…For example, US assistance to a nation with long-standing enemies in the area may be perceived by these enemies as upsetting the regional balance of power. These same nations or others may see US intervention…

…Maximum firepower located forward, firing initiated at long ranges. Intent to inflict casualties thus slowing advance of attacking force and provide sufficient volume of fire to avoid decisive engagements. Allows for time to disengage and reposition…

…Such damage is not unlawful so long as it is not excessive in light of the overall military advantage anticipated from the attack. 6. Initial reports that contribute to physical damage assessment are often based primarily…

…on the operational limitations existing at the time and does not violate the law of war so long as it is not excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated from the attack…

…collateral civilian damage, or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) facilities, where improper targeting can lead to major long-term environmental damage. Such targets are often characterized as “sensitive” in one respect or another, but calling them…