The Wire - April 12, 2024
…Though Russian defense forces have previously announced the number of missile tests to be conducted this year, this specific test was not announced to the public ahead of time, keeping with the Russian tradition of only…
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The Wire - May 16, 2024
nge of the electoral system that locals say will increase French power in the former colony. Hundreds of police have been deployed throughout the island as curfews and other restrictions on movement take effect.
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Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 105
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…A JSOA is an area of land, sea, and
airspace assigned by a JFC to the commander of SOF to conduct SO activities. It may be
limited in size to accommodate a discreet direct action mission…
The Wire - January 9, 2026
At the moment, battle damage reports have not been made public, however the use of an Oreshnik (which has only been used once so far during this war) would have undoubtedly crippled the gas storage facility…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 196
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…The operation of a ship, aircraft, or
vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the
operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of
advantage in…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 80
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Chapter III
III-28
JP 3-0
(2) Maneuver joint forces to achieve a position of advantage over an enemy.
(3) Provide mobility for joint forces to facilitate their movement and maneuver
without delays caused by…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 48
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…Weaponeering and Allocation
Purpose of the Phase
Weaponeering is the part of the tasking process for estimating the quantity and
types of lethal and non-lethal weapons needed to achieve desired effects against
specific targets. (Note…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 202
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Glossary
GL-18
JP 3-0
directly involved in the conduct of major operations and campaigns involving
combat. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
theater strategy. An overarching construct outlining a combatant commander’s vision…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 70
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…This example also points out the importance
of integrating assessment into employment planning and target development efforts
early on.
THE FOUR LEVELS OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment consists of four distinct but interrelated levels:
Tactical Assessment: Determination of…
The Wire - April 28, 2026
…The Quality Learing Center was among the list of sites where evidence was collected, and around a dozen facilities in total were the target of the raids. The city of Minneapolis was not a part of…
The Wire - December 3, 2024
cts which have been host to a relative state of Peace for many years suddenly the United States China and Russia to prop up their prospective proxies can certainly be noticed by anyone a little over…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 125
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…See law of war. Also called LOAC. (JP 1-02)
law of war. That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities.
Also called the law of armed conflict. (JP 1-02)
link…
The Wire - October 20, 2026
…This comes a few days after the Starlink scandal, in which Zelenskyy also accused the US government and/or SpaceX of limiting the speed of Starshield (the military version of Starlink), which the US has denied…
Military manual · AFDP 3-60
AFDP 3-60, page 11
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
… The early and continuous involvement of judge advocates in targeting.
Targeting must adhere to the LoW and all applicable rules of engagement (ROE). It is the
policy of the Department of War (DoW) to comply…
Military manual · AFDP 3-60
AFDP 3-60, page 10
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
…A target the enemy requires for the successful completion of
the mission. The loss of HVTs would be expected to seriously degrade important enemy
capabilities or functions. HVT lists should describe the relative value of each…
The Wire - August 3, 2026
…Over the weekend, wildfires have spread throughout the Pacific Northwest, with an exceptionally dangerous series of fires affecting Spokane. Fire damage has spread to the urban areas at the northwestern side of town, and upwards of…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 155
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations
V-49
(2) JFCs can operate from an HQ platform at sea. Depending on the nature
of the joint operation, a maritime commander can serve as the JFC…
The Wire - March 14, 2024
…Specifically, several states have warned locals to stock up on food and water in advance of large crowds of tourists looking to get the best view of the solar event.
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Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 118
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…Although there are many different types of data to collect for follow-on analyses,
generally they can be grouped into the areas of operational data, intelligence information,
and MEA exploitation. Collection of operational or mission-specific…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 175
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Principles of Joint Operations
A-3
g. Security
(1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected
advantage.
(2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to
hostile acts, influence…