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…When a TST is identified, the COD must decide the best time to attack it. COD targeteers are involved in these efforts and provide guidance to planners concerning the characteristics and vulnerability of the target. Targeteers…

…It is the measured allocation of available combat power to such tasks as limited attacks, defense, delays, deception, or even retrograde operations to achieve mass elsewhere at the decisive point and time. f. Unity of Command…

…The JFC and component commanders should identify these targets within the joint targeting cycle; provide clear guidance to develop and approve the appropriate priority of asset allocation (intelligence collection, exploitation, and attack assets); and provide ROE…

…Covers withdrawal of main body; usually consists of a sub- element of the main force; usually only the rear guard element engages attacking forces. Increased rearward movement at night, particularly during inclement weather. Attempt to avoid…

…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 leadership, conflict-sustaining resources…

…For instance, assessors may learn from a conflict like OIF about the difficulties associated with accurately assessing how a nation’s C2 network is functioning once it has been attacked and can take steps to minimize…

…Enemy forces may use patterns associated with attack, defense, and delay simultaneously. These conflicting patterns may result from intentional deception, imprecise execution, temporary indecision, random activity, or incomplete or inaccurate information. 4-44. The analyst requires…

…Strikes and Raids (1) Strikes are attacks conducted to damage or destroy an objective or a capability. Strikes may be used to punish offending nations or groups, uphold international law, or prevent those nations or groups…

…The associated general strategic and operational objectives are to protect US interests and/or prevent surprise attack or further conflict. See Section D, “Crisis Response and Limited Contingency Operations.” (3) Major Operations and Campaigns. When required…

…CJTF commander, joint task force CMO civil-military operations CMOC civil-military operations center CNA computer network attack CND computer network defense COA course of action COCOM combatant command (command authority) COG center of gravity COIN…

…If the crisis is within US territory (e.g., natural or man-made disaster, deliberate attack), US joint forces will conduct CS and HD operations as directed by the President and SecDef. Prompt deployment of sufficient…

…The potential for fratricide increases due to the fluid nature of the nonlinear operational area and the changing disposition of attacking and defending forces. The presence of noncombatants in the operational area further complicates operations. (b…

…If an attack is directed against dual-use objects that might be legitimate military targets but also serve a legitimate civilian need (e.g., electrical power or telecommunications), then this factor must be carefully balanced against…

…The joint forcible entry operation commander will employ distributed, yet coherent, operations to attack the objective area or areas. The net result will be a coordinated attack that overwhelms the adversary before the adversary has time…

…Control of the air is a critical enabler because it allows joint forces both freedom from attack and freedom to attack. Using both defensive and offensive operations, JFCs employ complementary weapon systems and sensors to achieve…

…In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile’s subsequent travel to intercept…

…deter strategic attacks against the United States and its allies, prevent, reduce, and counter WMD and emerging threats, and prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.46 Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) gathers, analyzes, and…

…A classic application of indicators is to seek early warning of an enemy attack or a nuclear test by a foreign country. Indicators are often paired with scenarios to identify which of several possible scenarios are…

…The agency focuses DOD efforts to prepare for and respond to WMD attacks. These technologies provide commanders options for effective targeting against enemy WMD capabilities, WMD delivery methods, and underground or hardened structures, as well as…

…of the mission tasking to another component for mission execution if the air and space component cannot attack a target that emerges. Divisions other than the COD have important roles to play in dynamic targeting. The…