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…Conditions that favor linear operations include those where US forces lack the information needed to conduct nonlinear operations or are severely outnumbered. Linear operations also are appropriate against a deeply arrayed, echeloned enemy force or when…

…As mentioned in Chapter One, objectives are the clearly defined, decisive, attainable, and measurable goals toward which every military operation should be directed. They provide focus for those at all stages of the tasking cycle and…

…The elements are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts and are organized into groups, branches, or areas. The uniform graphic formulation of the semantic structure of information on the method of gathering knowledge…

…Commanders can be challenged to identify key leaders, develop appropriate messages, establish meaningful dialogue, and determine other effective ways and means of delivery, especially in societies where interpersonal relationships are paramount. Interaction opportunities with friendly and…

…When forces are transferred between combatant commands, the command relationship the gaining commander will exercise (and the losing commander will relinquish) over these forces must be specified by the Secretary of Defense. Operational control is the…

…Cultivation and maintenance of personal relationships between counterparts are fundamental to achieving success. Language and communications differences, cultural diversity, historical animosities, and the varying capabilities of allies and multinational partners are among the many factors that…

…Planners should ensure that military objectives, and not civilian objects, are prosecuted. Sound target intelligence enhances military effectiveness and target validity. (2) Minimization of Civilian Casualties. Unless otherwise prohibited by ROE, attacks are not prohibited against…

…There are three basic approaches: = Bandwagon approach: “Everybody is doing it.” This argumentum ad populum asserts that, since the majority of people believes an argument or chooses a particular course of action (COA), the argument must…

…Basic structured analytic techniques are the starting point for most analysis and are unlikely to provide an answer to intelligence challenges on their own. However, they will provide insight that will support problem solving. The techniques…

…Space control operations are conducted by joint and allied and/or coalition forces to gain and maintain space superiority. (4) Cyberspace superiority may enable freedom of action throughout the operational area. (5) Early superiority in the…

…When interdiction and maneuver are employed, JFCs need to carefully balance the needs of surface maneuver forces, area-wide requirements for interdiction, and the undesirability of fragmenting joint force capabilities. The JFC’s objectives, intent, and…

…7-10. (FOUO) Two of the basic types of analysis used at all echelons in CIED operations are individual component analysis and nodal component analysis. Both types of analysis can be subdivided into near-, intermediate-, and…

…The general rules of event mapping are— e Start with a blank paper or use a piece of stationery with a re-adherable strip of adhesive on the back to make notes on a white board…

…OPSEC and MILDEC are key elements of this effort. Operations to gain air, space, and maritime superiority; defensive use of IO; PR; and protection of airports and seaports, LOCs, and friendly force lodgment also contribute significantly…

…Some examples of where coordination and integration are required: › SOF. The joint forces special operations component commander (JFSOCC) must deconflict joint special operations with the CFC and the other component commanders to avoid fratricide. This is…