…Nevertheless, during sustained offensive operations, selected elements of the joint force may need to pause, defend, resupply, or reconstitute, while other forces continue the attack. Further, force protection includes certain defensive measures that are required throughout…

…Targeting and attack functions are accomplished in accordance with the LOAC and international agreements and conventions, as well as rules of engagement (ROE) approved by the President and Secretary of Defense for a particular operation. Military…

…from military and police forces. Discovery of arms, ammunition, and explosives being clandestinely manufactured, transported, or cached. Attacks on patrols resulting in the loss of weapons and ammunition. Increased purchase of surplus military goods. Sudden increase…

…Through pattern analysis, intelligence personnel may anticipate future enemy attacks and identify high-payoff targets. Pattern analysis can also be used to refine assessments related to threat characteristics. 5-102. The following four pattern analysis tools…

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

…In the following example, the joint force land component commander (JFLCC) designates two bridges that span Red River in the JFLCC’s area of operations as high-priority targets for attack in the next 24 hours…

…The result of a CBRN attack may not be to achieve traditional military objectives, but instead have strategic, operational, psychological, economic, and political impacts. CBRN defense focuses on avoiding CBRN hazards (contamination), protecting individuals and units…

…Prevention or denial may include targeting and attacking enemy WMD capability by conventional and SO forces. (b) If deterrence is not an effective option or fails, JFCs will respond appropriately, consistent with national policy and strategic…

…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…

…Activities within eight military mission areas that include WMD-related security cooperation and partner activities, offensive operations against WMD, defensive operations, and managing the consequences of WMD attacks. (See JP 3-40, Combating Weapons of Mass…

…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…

…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 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…

…Certain high value weapons, such as those capable of deep penetration or other special effects, are normally limited in number and should only be used against those targets that both require the weapon for successful attack…

…e Argumentum ad hominem (literally “Argument to the Man”; also called “poisoning the well” and “personal attack”): This fallacy seeks to discount evidence before it is presented, most often by discrediting the source. For example, an…

…This may be achieved by attacking enemy forces and controlling territory, airspace, populations, key waters, and LOCs through air, land, and maritime maneuvers.

…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…

…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…

…and control platform such as the airborne warning and control system [AWACS] or the joint surveillance target attack radar system [Joint STARS]), this may result in the find and fix phases being completed near-simultaneously, without…

…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…