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…In addition to these factors, the area of operations was also affected by an externally supported insurgency comprised of over 5 separate major insurgent groups subdivided into over 70 separate operational cells. Additionally, all indigenous governmental…

…Other products may include creation of or additions to no-strike or restricted target lists (see “products of the phase,” below). Target research within the tasking cycle often entails studying previously unidentified or unlocated targets. Responsibility…

…For example, a group of people have been aiding U.S. operations in a particular area for several months; that support has now stopped. In fact, reports indicate this group has been supporting insurgent forces. Abductive…

…As a software-only capability loaded on the unit's laptops, it provides multiple users with a COP to help them determine which forces observe, track, and strike the target. JADOCS provides detailed information about each…

…An increase in network density indicates the likelihood that the group can conduct coordinated attacks. A decrease in network density means the group is reduced to fragmented or individual-level attacks. A well-executed counterinsurgency eventually…

…consistent with the end state? › Is the target politically or culturally “sensitive?” ›› What will the effect of striking it be on public opinion (enemy, friendly, and neutral)? › What are the risks and likely consequences of collateral…

…Fix, track, and target Pass to deliberate targeting process Continue find phase Discard or enter on no- strike list   Validate target and confirm actions Continue the mission, re-target, divert, re-role, or cancel…

…These considerations must be balanced against the danger of not attacking the target in time and thus risking mission failure, harm to friendly forces, or losing the opportunity to strike the target. More commonly, the risk…

…Another way uses passive defensive measures that make friendly forces, systems, and facilities difficult to locate, strike, and destroy. Equally important is the application of technology and procedures to reduce the risk of fratricide. Finally, emergency…

…complex environment regardless of technological and informational improvements in control—the “science of war.” Successful commanders can strike a balance between the “art of war” (human interaction) and the “science of war” (technological solutions) by emphasizing…

…If a target that was to be prosecuted is no longer a viable target for whatever reason, targeteers must have alternate targets to assign to a strike mission. Time is important because assets may already be…

…X X Red Team A decision support group designed to ensure alternative perspectives are considered in decisionmaking. All other structured analytic techniques and more. X X Alternative Future Analysis Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and…

…The value added in using this specific technique is that its usage can help opposing groups see merit in the other groups’ perspective. This reduces friction and helps narrow the differences so everyone gets their say…

… What are the spatial distances between events? How near are the events? If spatially close, what terrain or circumstances may have caused the grouping? Are there missing pieces of data that may fill those gaps…

…e Leverage the expertise of a group of analysts during the construction of an event tree to ensure all important events, factors, and decision options are considered. SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITY 3-37. Subjective probability is a quantitative…

…Increased hostile or illegal activity against the government, its law enforcement and military organizations, foreigners, minority groups, or competing political, ethnic, linguistic, or religious groups. Demonstrations against government forces, minority groups, or foreigners designed to instigate…

…by the JFC, the J-3 may act as lead agent for the JTCB or any similar group established to provide broad targeting oversight. (3) Logistics Directorate. The J-4 identifies logistic issues unique or specific…

…Physical or psychological pressures exerted with the intent to assure that an agent or group will respond as directed. (JP 3-0) 4. An indicator governing the distribution and use of documents, information, or material. Such…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 36 high-accuracy, all-weather, day-or-night strikes against ground targets. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a component MAJCOM of USSTRATCOM. AFGSC provides combat ready forces…

…Known medical facilities and structures will typically be placed in the combatant commander’s no-strike list database. Like civilian personnel, these may not be used to shield legitimate military targets. For instance, placing a surface…