…When forces are transferred between combatant commands, the command relationship the gaining commander will exercise (and the losing commander will relinquish) over these forces must be specified by the Secretary of Defense. Operational control is the…

…Established in October 1999, JTF-CS is assigned to US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and focused on CBRN consequence management planning, preparedness, and command and control of Department of Defense (DOD) forces during CBRN incidents. The commander…

…LNOs work deconfliction issues and their forces on the ground can also assist friendly forces by finding, fixing, tracking, targeting, and assessing targets Successful prosecution of a target during execution sometimes requires that targeting be completed…

…Joint operations is a general term that describes military actions conducted by joint forces and those Service forces employed in specified command relationships with each other, which, of themselves, do not establish joint forces. A joint…

…This function includes moving or deploying forces into an operational area and maneuvering them to operational depths for offensive and defensive purposes. It also includes assuring the mobility of friendly forces. The movement and maneuver function…

…area air defense commander’s instructions must be provided in sufficient detail to allow components to plan and execute all missions tasked in the joint ATO. (5) Stage 5 is execution planning and force execution. The…

…The joint force commander established a small, main headquarters in Maputo, MZ to be near the US Ambassador. The majority of forces and staff resided at Air Force Base Hoedspriut, South Africa. Eventually, a small contingent…

…A critical node is an element, position, or command and control entity whose disruption or destruction immediately degrades the ability of a force to command, control, or effectively conduct operations. Network analysis is the analysis of…

…The joint force can create effects across the levels of war. Strategic and operational effects focus on larger aspects of various systems, while tactical-level effects typically are associated with results of offensive, defensive, and stability…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-17 GEOINT analysis and products at the national level. In addition to the GEOINT support identified in JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations, and…

…primary efforts. (2) Economy of force is the judicious employment and distribution of forces. It is the measured allocation of available combat power to such tasks as limited attacks, defense, delays, deception, or even retrograde operations…

…operating agency of HQ US Space Force that provides foundational, scientific, and technical intelligence to inform national leaders, joint force warfighters, and acquisition professionals. NATIONAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a major producer…

…These measures include boundaries, phase lines, objectives, coordinating altitudes to deconflict air operations, air defense areas, operational areas, submarine operating patrol areas, no-fire areas, and others as required. For additional guidance on C2 of air…

…Assisting the joint force in establishing, coordinating, and/or supporting federated intelligence operations, to include target development and assessment. 4. Assisting the joint force with coordination of IC target vetting. 5. Providing functional expertise on targeting…

…During force assignment, targeteers also provide updated target status, effectiveness analysis, and collateral damage estimates. (4) Five General Steps in Force Assignment (a) Consolidate Target Development and Capabilities Analysis Results. In this step, targeting personnel assemble…

…joint targeting with assigned forces and capabilities including: 1. United States Cyber Command. USCYBERCOM (a subunified command under USSTRATCOM) plans, coordinates, integrates, synchronizes, and conducts activities to direct the operations and defense of specified DOD information…

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…

…US amphibious forces threatened to attack from eastern seaward approaches, drawing Iraqi attention and defensive effort in that direction. On 24 February, land forces attacked Iraq and rapidly closed on Iraqi flanks. Under a massive and…

…The NJOIC and the JS J-2 assist the joint force J-2 in establishing a federated targeting and assessment plan. (2) Under the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program, there are designated responsible organizations that are the…

…Targeting, like the other processes that it complements, is a rational, iterative process that methodically analyzes, prioritizes, and assigns forces against adversary targets to achieve the effects needed to meet campaign objectives. If the desired effects…