…The conclusion may or may not account for the aircraft not being attacked. Other considerations include— = The threat was obtaining electronic intelligence on this new pod. = The threat recently relocated several surface-to-air missile units…

…JP 3-0) preemptive attack. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) preventive diplomacy. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) primary interest. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) protection. 1. Preservation…

…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…

…Such updates might be final, definitive BDA or it may be information, which, while not definitive, helps refine the estimate (e.g., confirmation that a joint direct attack munitions successfully dropped through the clouds on the…

…In many cases targeting simply consists of management of a list of targets without any intelligence available to train planners on how and why certain targets are chosen for attack. Such “target servicing” is contrary to…

…Some IO capabilities are offensive in application, such as computer network attack (CNA). Operations security (OPSEC) is an example of a defensive capability, and relates to the protection function. Regardless of these alignments, integration and synchronization…

…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) master air attack plan. A plan that contains key information that forms the foundation of the joint air tasking order. Also called MAAP. (Approved for incorporation into JP…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 9 SPECIFIC TARGETING RESTRICTIONS Targeting restrictions under LoW prohibit intentional attacks on civilians, civilian populations, and protected entities such as the wounded, sick, prisoners of war, medical units, religious…

…The cell has conducted several successful attacks against Afghan military forces in the last 12 months. Their most common method of attack is using an “L” shaped ambush in complex terrain. Intelligence analysis indicates this type…

…Employing the CARVER matrix—  In the offensive can help identify targets that are vulnerable to attack.  In the defensive can identify high-risk targets that require additional security assets for protection. 5-17. See…

…This baseline intelligence illuminates which decisive points offer opportunity to attack the adversary’s COGs (directly and indirectly), extend friendly operational reach, or enable the application of friendly forces and capabilities. Targeteers and planners should resolve…