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…a Target System Analysis ................II-9 II-7 Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment .......................................II-17 II-8 Phase 5—Mission Planning and Force Execution ...................................II-20 II-9 Correlation of Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting During…

…Operational Level (1) The operational level links the tactical employment of forces to national and military strategic objectives. The focus at this level is on the design, planning, and execution of operations using operational art: the…

…Facilitates rapid movement of forces to the rear. Indicates attempt to preserve force by conducting an organized and rapid withdrawal. Preparation of new defensive positions beyond supporting range of present positions. Indicates an attempt to establish…

…These operations may use aircraft, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, artillery, SOF, ground forces, and EA. US military forces must be capable of countering the air and missile threat from initial force projection…

…An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. Also called AO. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1…

…Enhancement of CBRN defense capabilities may reduce incentives for a first strike by an enemy with WMD. (c) The combination of active and passive defense can reduce the effectiveness or success of an enemy’s use…

…As a maneuver element, it can be supported by surface forces in attaining its assigned objectives.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} measures and indicators. Encompassing term…

7 › Capabilities analysis. › Commander’s decision and force assignment. › Mission planning and force execution. › Assessment. Commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. This is the most important step in the joint targeting process, because it encapsulates all…

…THE DYNAMIC TARGETING PORTION OF THE TASKING PROCESS Dynamic targeting includes prosecution of several categories of targets: › CFC-approved TSTs—targets of such high priority to friendly forces that the CFC designates them as requiring immediate…

Joint Functions III-5 (SOF), functional component commanders typically exercise TACON over military capabilities or forces made available for tasking. (4) Support. Establishing support relationships between components (as described in JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed…

…The AOA is a geographic area within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious force. This area must be of sufficient size to ensure accomplishment of the amphibious force’s mission…

…Essentially, ROE are rules for a particular operation that govern the use of force to reflect the will of the civilian and military leadership. ROE constrain the actions of US military forces to ensure their actions…

…military force seizes and holds the initiative while maintaining freedom of action and achieving decisive results. The importance of offensive action is fundamentally true across all levels of war. (3) Commanders adopt the defensive only as…

…When conflict occurs, commanders need to ensure US, allied, and/or multinational forces gain and maintain space superiority, which is achieved through global and theater space control, space force enhancement, space support, and space force application…

…The joint force battle rhythm and the JFC’s decision cycle are two factors that affect planning in these timeframes, with the greatest potential impact on current operations planning. The joint targeting cycle and supporting component…

…In other cases, force projection can be accomplished rapidly by forcible entry operations coordinated with strategic air mobility, sealift, and pre-positioned forces. For example, the seizure and defense of lodgment areas by amphibious forces would…

…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. Tactical control provides sufficient…

vii FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINE STATEMENTS These statements are the basic principles and beliefs upon which this Air Force doctrine document (AFDD) is built. Other information in the AFDD expands on or supports these statements. › Targeting is the…

…Research and development will include adapting to effective multinational force countermeasures. Recruiting People at all levels that recruit willingly, or force coerced people, into performing tasks in the other nodes. Looking for all skill levels. Finding…

…Physical Environment (1) Weather, terrain, and sea conditions can significantly affect operations and logistic support of the joint force and should be carefully assessed before sustained combat operations. Mobility of the force, integration and synchronization of…