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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…

…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…

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…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-57 (5) JFCs need to pay particular attention and give priority to activities impinging on and supporting the maneuver and interdiction needs of all forces. In addition…

…This is a critical path of information flow during execution that reduces the likelihood of confusion between joint force assignment expectations and actual achievement. Ultimately, the exchange of information during phase 4 and the reconciliation of…

…The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. Also called COG. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) chain of command. The succession of commanding officers from…

…The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) target analysis. An examination of potential targets to…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-15 such as counterterrorism, WMD, infrastructure capabilities, and orders of battle. This may also include social networks, national communication means, or other key information networks. Responsible organizations conducting target…

The Targeting Assessment Process D-9 target elements means an assessment cell can provide an estimate of success refined with the latest available information. As more definitive data becomes available, the assessment becomes less of an…

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…

18 August 2014 ATP 2-33.4 B-1 Appendix B Indicators in Decisive Action This appendix provides examples of indicators used in decisive action. While not an all-inclusive list of indicators, this appendix assists…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

…The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed. (JP 1-02) restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of…

…Sorting also aids in the review of multiple categories of information that when broken down into components can present possible trends, similarities, differences, or other insights not readily identifiable. Sorting can be used at any stage…

…Joint Information Warfare Center (JIWC) enables the application of information power at the strategic level as a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-controlled activity under the supervision of the JS Director for Operations. This…

…Find Phase Determinations and Follow-on Actions Find The find phase involves ISR detection of an emerging target, some aspect of which suggests that it fits within one of the dynamic targeting categories listed above. The…

…Operations security (OPSEC) is an example of a defensive capability, and relates to the protection function. Regardless of these alignments, integration and synchronization across IO capabilities and actions is essential to many aspects of joint operations…

Chapter 5 5-22 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 the network by serving as the only link between nodes I and J, and the remainder of the network. Node H is an example of…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-19 run attrition models to estimate the probability of the weapon system arriving at the target, and include probability of release or probability of arrival (PA). Other factors include maintenance failure…

…The pertinent physical areas in the operational environment include the assigned operational area and the associated area of influence and area of interest. Designation of the areas of influence and interest help orient commanders and staffs…