bridges

… What is the centrality of each node within the network?  What role is each entity involved in the network?  Who or what forms a bridge or liaison between groups or subgroups?  How…

…Given a desired system-wide failure, what components will provide the necessary failure when destroyed? The process is analogous to determining what will cause a bridge to collapse, for example, rather than asking about the effects…

…The goal of these operations is to bridge the knowledge gap existing between the levels of damage/change observed through sensors and the actual physical and functional damage/change accomplished to the adversary targets and target…

…interactions?  What role is each entity playing in the network?  Who or what forms a bridge or liaison between groups or subgroups?  How have the interactions changed over time?  Which nodes should…

…An example is the attack of all bridges on lines of

…Slogans written on walls, bridges, and streets. Defacement of government and mission force information signs. Sabotage of electrical power network, pollution of urban area’s water supply. Terrorist acts against physical targets such as bridges, dams…

…Transportation systems (roadways, bridges, etc) and communication systems (TV, radio), while civilian in nature, may also be considered legitimate military targets based on their use. Like dual-use and economic objects, these may require higher level…

…Withdrawal indicators Activity Explanation Systematic destruction of bridges, communication facilities, and other assets. Denies advancing force the use of infrastructure and installations in withdrawal areas. Establishment of a covering force or rear guard. Covers withdrawal of…

…Gap-crossing equipment (swimming vehicles, bridging, ferries, assault boats) located in forward areas (provided large water obstacle or gap). Expect a substantial effort to cross a water obstacle during a main attack. Staging of airborne, air…

…Some of these may be direct forms of measurement, like an eyewitness account of a bridge span being down; some may be more circumstantial indicators, such as measurements of traffic backed up behind a downed bridge…

…of the JTCB for JFC approval. (f) Organizes a strategy team to address intermediate targeting efforts to bridge the gap between current and future operations. (g) Recommends ISR collection requirements to include assisting the joint intelligence…

…In the following example, the joint force land component commander (JFLCC) designates two bridges that span Red River in the JFLCC’s area of operations as high-priority targets for attack in the next 24 hours…

…For example, the military advantage in the attack of an individual bridge may not be seen immediately (particularly if, at the time of the attack, there is no military traffic in the area), but can be…

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…An attacking unit makes a deliberate effort to capture bridges, beach and port exits, and other obstacles intact in order to control their use or destruction. 3-73. Wet (such as a river) and dry (such…

…Enemy fires may necessitate deploying engineer equipment, such as assault bridging and bulldozers, forward. During a counterattack, engineer breaching systems open closed lanes or breach hasty minefields placed by a retrograding enemy force. 4-63. Commanders…

…For example, the 9th Armored Division’s seizure of the bridge at Remagen in March 1945 illustrates a hasty operation conducted with the forces immediately available. Commanders consider tangible and intangible factors, such as subordinate training…

…Route reconnaissance provides new or updated information on route conditions, such as obstacles and bridge classifications, and enemy, adversary, and civilian activity along the route.  Special reconnaissance is reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted as a…

…During the battle for Hue in South Vietnam, 60-mm WP rounds were used to create small, short-term smoke screens to conceal movement across open areas such as parks, plazas, and bridges. Fragments from 60…

…This may include maps of road and bridge networks, railroads, built-up areas, and electric power fields. Special maps can be used to supplement military city maps and topographical maps. b. Once in the built-up…