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…staff JAOC joint air operations center JDPI joint desired point of impact JFACC joint force air component commander JFC joint force commander JFCC-GS Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike JFCC-ISR Joint Functional Component…

…One way uses active defensive measures that protect the joint force, its information, its bases, necessary infrastructure, and LOCs from an enemy attack. Another way uses passive defensive measures that make friendly forces, systems, and facilities…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 33 and conducting operational fires and precision engagements against deep and TSTs. In the AOC, JADOCS is typically used by the dynamic targeting cell, the PR cell, and the…

…Provides increased protection to massed forces before attack; extends air defense umbrella forward as units advance. Demonstrations and feints. May precede an attack; may deceive actual point of attack. Establishment and strengthening of counterreconnaissance screen. Protects…

…A joint force commander validated target or set of targets requiring immediate response because it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity or it poses (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly forces. Also…

vi COMAFFOR / JFACC / CFACC A note on terminology One of the cornerstones of Air Force doctrine is “the US Air Force prefers—and in fact, plans and trains—to employ through a commander, Air Force forces…

…MILITARY DECEPTION IN THE YOM KIPPUR WAR, 1973 On 6 October 1973, the Egyptian 3rd Army surprised the Israeli Defense Force by attacking across the Suez Canal. Egyptian forces gained a significant foothold in the Sinai…

…COCOM, which cannot be delegated, is the authority of a CCDR to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 41 REFERENCES All websites accessed 05 April 2026. US AIR FORCE DOCTRINE: https://www.doctrine.af.mil/  AFDP 1, The Air Force  AFDP 2-0, Intelligence …

…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…

…Operations to gain air, space, and maritime superiority; defensive use of IO; PR; and protection of airports and seaports, LOCs, and friendly force lodgment also contribute significantly to force protection at the onset of combat operations…

…All components of a joint force may have capabilities to conduct strategic attacks. (6) IO Capabilities in Support of Fires (a) CNA disrupts, denies, degrades, or destroys information resident in computers and computer networks (relying on…

…JFCs may elect to centralize selected functions within the joint force, but should avoid reducing the versatility, responsiveness, and initiative of subordinate forces. JFCs should allow Service and special operations forces tactical and operational forces, organizations…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 2 principle reinforces a tenet of airpower (synergistic effects), which entails the proper application of a coordinated force across multiple domains.4 The third principle emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature…

…For example, during operations defending a hypothetical friendly country, the joint force commander (JFC) might approve the following desired operational-level effect relative to the adversary’s air force: Joint force air component commander (JFACC) Objective…

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…

…If a country commits a scarce resource to support a military action, it may indicate the country’s intent to project a false commitment to achieve a military solution while attempting to force another country to…

…Targeting also explicitly includes force execution and assessment, so it encompasses the processes and procedures that form the core of how the Air Force and the combined force as a whole fight at the operational level…

…As such, it is called upon to support US Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Central Air Forces (CENTAF), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and other targeting efforts, often at the same time. Unless clear guidance or memoranda of…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Table of Contents Foreword ………………… ............................................................................................... i Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING .............................................................. 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF TARGETING ........................................................................... 1 DEFINITIONS, ENTITY TYPES, AND CHARACTERISTICS ...................................... 3 PROCESSES…