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…or conditions that impact operations. (ADRP 2-0) defensive task A task conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize force, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability tasks. (ADRP 3-0) indications (joint…

…Reports of lists of targets for planned opposition attacks. Appearance of “professional” agitators in gatherings or demonstrations that result in violence. Evidence of paid and armed demonstrators’ participation in riots or violent protests. Significant increase in…

…strike entities are protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/or the ROE. Attacking these may violate the laws of war (e.g., cultural and religious sites, embassies belonging to noncombatant countries…

…Some missions and operations (i.e., strategic attack, interdiction, and information operations) continue throughout to deny the enemy sanctuary, freedom of action, or informational advantage. These missions and operations, when executed concurrently with other operations, degrade…

…Planned targets may be further divided into scheduled targets and on-call targets depending upon when they may be attacked. Scheduled targets are prosecuted at a specific time. On- call targets have actions planned, but not…

…When targets are restricted from lethal attacks, commanders should consider nonlethal capabilities as a means to achieve or support the commander’s objectives. However, use of nonlethal capabilities in targeting should not be limited to the…

…Encompassing Citizen and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Patrol, Transportation Security, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard, DHS, with its three primary missions—prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to…

…For example, the B-52 may be the most capable aerial platform for delivering land and sea mines, while the Tomahawk land attack missile may be the best weapon for engaging early warning sites. (2) Support…

…Targets nominated for attack may include the following: (1) Facility: a geographically located, defined physical structure, group of structures, or area that provides a function that contributes to a target system’s capability. (2) Individual(s…

…This reduces the level of air defense protection for the maneuver divisions and makes them more susceptible to friendly forces’ attack. In other words, it could be unnecessary to attack all nodes in the air defense…

…Fires typically produce destructive effects, but various nonlethal ways and means (such as electronic attack) can be employed with little or no associated physical destruction.

…Particular targets may be determined to be such a threat to the force or to mission accomplishment that the CFACC is willing to accept a higher level of risk in order to attack the target immediately…

…Weaponeering should consider the availability of certain high-value weapons, which are normally limited in number and should be used only against targets that both require the weapon for a successful attack and are of sufficient…

…For example, during a major combat operation the JFC may be able to accept a higher level of risk to civilians, friendly forces, and noncombatants when attacking adversary WMD to ensure a quicker response. But during…

…Because of DISA’s expertise in developing, maintaining and protecting US information methods, they may prove useful in developing targeting strategies to attack enemy information methods and systems. Unified Commands Functional Unified Command Joint Intelligence Centers…

…JTT pulls data from MIDB and provides functionality for target development and analysis, weaponeering, and the nomination of applicable targets for attack. JTT is used to access target details and target lists and to create the…

…BDA must be treated as an integral component of the joint targeting process and must not be conducted as a separate, post-attack activity. BDA planning should occur early in the joint targeting cycle to improve…

…Joint force and component commanders identify HVTs and HPTs for acquisition, collection, and attack or influence, employing their forces in accordance with the JFC’s guidance. b. Friendly Fire Prevention. Throughout the targeting process, JFC and…

…and space operations plan JAWG joint assessment working group JCS Joint Chiefs of Staff JDAM joint direct attack munition JDPI joint designated point of impact JEWG JFACC joint effects working group joint force air and space…

…In particular, this appendix discusses issues related to the basic principles of the law of war, ROE, general restrictions, precautions in attack, separation of military activities, special protections, national sovereignty, and environmental considerations. 2. International Law…