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…Targeting is a central component of Air Force operational art, forming an essential link between strategy and the tactical application of air and space power. Strategy allows planners and commanders to choose the best ways to…

…It is our job to do our best to ensure that only appropriate targets be struck. —George Tenet Former Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) Remarks to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, 22 The first…

…It is a protracted politico-military struggle designed to weaken the control and legitimacy of an established government, an interim governing body, or a peace process while increasing insurgent control and legitimacy—the central issues in…

33 development efforts can frequently force refinement of desired effects or even objectives, especially if weaponeering and allocation efforts indicate that a particular targeting avenue of approach is impractical. Target development efforts also frequently reach forward…

…leadership and control mechanisms (usually depicted as the central ring) are always a COG and almost always yield useful targets as analysis expands into target development. The two most common variations on this technique are the…

… A limited road network in front of the line of contact to confine an enemy force to predictable avenues of approach.  A good road network behind the line of contact that allows commanders to…

…However, it may establish additional Basic Tactical Concepts Area of influence Area of interest Area of operations Avenue of approach Combined arms Committed force Concept of operations Decisive engagement Defeat in detail Economy of force Encirclement…

…When the Lebanese civil war broke out in the spring of 1975, combat in the capital city of Beirut assumed a central role. The battle for Beirut I was a series of small, local operations between…

…Add symbols or words to represent possible actions and outcomes around the central issue or problem. © Step 3. Link the possible actions and outcomes to the central issue or problem. If desired, use colors to indicate…

…The helicopterborne force can achieve surprise and speed of movement required while the mechanized force can thrust quickly along high-speed avenues to minimize the time the helicopterborne force must hold the objective against enemy counterattack…

…Restrictions may be placed on the type of ammunition used in order to reduce rubbling on friendly avenues of approach. (6) FOs must be able to determine the location and size of dead space. Dead space…

…The joint force surgeon’s cell provides the central location for medical planning and operations. The staff monitors current and future operations and conducts required planning support. The joint force medical staff must maintain close contact…

…JFCs are the central driver for assessments as the ultimate stakeholders in the success of their command’s activities. However, the LFA and state, local, territorial, and tribal civil authorities are major stakeholders in the transition…

…A prepared firing position is one built or improved to allow the shooter to engage a particular area, avenue of approach, or enemy position, while reducing his/ her exposure to return fire. Examples of prepared positions…

…It is determined by the centrality of a node. 5-81. Nodes on the periphery receive very low centrality scores. However, peripheral nodes are often connected to networks that are not currently mapped. The peripheral nodes…

…In three-fourths of these battles, organic tank support was a central element when special assault teams were employed. Overall, special assault units supported by tanks were more successful than any other task organization. The use…

…A audacity, 3-4 avenue of approach, defined, 2-46 aviation forces, 4-60 axis of advance, defined, 3-24 B basic load, defined, 3-101 basic tactical concepts, 2-12– 2-79 battalion, defined, 2…

…NSFS is best employed under centralized control because of the limited use of NSFS within the confines of the city. (2) Positioning. Many of the fires delivered by NSFS ships require a careful orientation of the…

…A thorough reconnaissance yields a wealth of information to use in the continued development of the plan. Avenues of approach, observation posts (OPs), supply routes, and the emplacement positions of direct- and indirect-fire weapons systems…

…The JFO provides a central location for coordination of federal, state, local, territorial, tribal, nongovernmental, and private-sector organizations with primary responsibility for activities associated with threat response and incident support. When multiple JFOs are established…