…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…

…The purpose of HD is to protect against and mitigate the impact of incursions or attacks on sovereign territory, the domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure. DOD is the federal agency with lead responsibility, supported by…

…Ideally, the same units that provide support for target development should also assist with the post-attack assessment of those targets and target sets, regardless of the means of attack. Obviously, analysts who support target development…

…In many cases, TA assessors may make a recommendation for re-attack, especially if it is clear that a scheduled action was not successful. TA answers such questions as: › Was the intended action accomplished? › Was the…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-51 concentrating, opponents can be attacked, isolated at tactical and operational levels, and defeated in detail. At other times, JFCs may cause their opponents to concentrate their…

…MILITARY DECEPTION IN THE YOM KIPPUR WAR, 1973 On 6 October 1973, the Egyptian 3rd Army surprised the Israeli Defense Force by attacking across the Suez Canal. Egyptian forces gained a significant foothold in the Sinai…

…Direct attacks on prisoners of war (POW) are also prohibited by the Geneva Conventions. This occurs from the moment they have surrendered because they are no longer considered “combatants” at that point. POW camps or detention…

…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) attack pattern. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) attack timing. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) bomb impact plot. None. (Approved for removal from…

…Provides electronic attack and surveillance support for the attack. Table B-2. Defensive indicators Activity Explanation Preparation of battalion and company defensive areas consisting of company and platoon strong points. Indicates intent for holding terrain with…

…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…

…Deceives attacking force of actual defensive positions and strength. Air defense more concentrated in one particular area. Indicates location of numerous high-value targets, such as armor, sustainment, artillery, or command posts. Table B-3. Delaying…

…The determination of the effect of attacks on targets. 2. A determination of the effect of a compromise of classified information on national security. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) damage criteria. The critical levels…

…Lawful military targets located near protected buildings are not immune from attack, but the principle of proportionality must be carefully applied. The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict…

…As with all operations of the joint force, direct and indirect attacks of enemy COGs should be designed to achieve the required military strategic and operational objectives per the CONOPS, while limiting potential undesired effects on…

…Most destructive IO attacks will either support or be considered strategic attacks or interdiction operations. Therefore, planners, operators, and targeteers should carefully consider prospective IO target nominations when making apportionment decisions. For further information, see JP…

…Under the Geneva Conventions, these are not to be attacked. These should be marked by a distinctive medical emblem such as the Red Cross, Red Crescent, or some other internationally recognized symbol to show that they…

…This successful air operation would establish the conditions for the attack by coalition land forces. While airpower attacked Iraqi forces throughout their depth, land forces repositioned from deceptive locations to attack positions using extensive OPSEC measures…

…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…

…For example, an analyst who follows the conduct of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in an AO might notice that a characteristic series of events preceded the last IED attack. Upon seeing evidence that those same…

…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…