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…On those issues that one cannot afford to get wrong, devil’s advocacy can provide further confidence that the current analytic line will hold up to close scrutiny. Individual analysts can often assume the role of…

The Offense 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 3-5 passing unit in the supporting range of the forward combat elements of the stationary unit until the passage of lines is complete. The area between the…

…In this example, all connections outside the center are unconfirmed associations represented by dotted lines. Figure 5-12. Affiliated associate network Independent Confederate 5-74. An individual may have some direct contact with a terrorist cell…

…This is done by multiple teams of analysts, each working along different lines of analysis. Team A/Team B involves separate analytic teams that contrast two (or more) views or competing hypotheses. Facts A-14. If…

…An analyst must be able to recognize logic fallacies so a false line of reasoning will not distract them and lead to poor conclusions. This chapter discusses the fallacies of relevance, omission, and assumption. Fallacies of…

…The bottom line is to use weapons and munitions as they are designed. Proportionality. Does the military advantage to be gained from striking a target outweigh the anticipated incidental civilian loss of life and property if…

…of the particular facts and circumstances regarding the nature, location, use, and purpose of the target. c. Lines of Communication. Transportation systems (roadways, bridges, etc) and communication systems (TV, radio), while civilian in nature, may also…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-60 communication the enemy is using, or may use as alternate lines of communication, in order to reinforce or resupply his or her forces. (9) Military Advantage. Military advantage refers…

…The bottom line is that, while peacetime requirements may be met a less formal federated structure, contingencies dictate that all federation partners know exactly what support is required of them, the timelines involved with providing the…

…units A, B, and C not offering larger than platoon sized resistance to forces closing on Phase Line X until at least day Y.” Such a measure may be much more relevant to the friendly scheme…

…A town, village, or city may become a military objective, even if it does not contain military objectives, if its seizure is necessary (e.g., to protect a vital line of communications) or for other legitimate…

…e@ Review what the current analytic line of thinking on the issue appears to be. What do you think you know? What key details aid in accepting that the assumption is true? Write it down for…

…Identifying adversary or enemy entities is essential, of course, but so is identifying friendly and neutral entities. “Blue force tracking” (BFT) is a core function of CID. BFT is the employment of techniques to identify and…

…These should be marked with internationally recognized distinctive emblems (such as the blue shield with two white triangles). Known buildings and monuments devoted to religious, cultural, and charitable purposes will typically be placed in the combatant…

…Whereas analysts normally work from the position of the blue (friendly forces), a red team of analysts attempts to work in the environment of the hostile forces. A-56. Like devil’s advocacy and Team A…

…For example, if a unit’s patrols are being ambushed along route blue from 0500 to 1800 four to six days a week; inductive reasoning would lead to the conclusion that there is a 57 to…