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…Defensive indicators Activity Explanation Preparation of battalion and company defensive areas consisting of company and platoon strong points. Indicates intent for holding terrain with defense in-depth, normally supported by armored counterattack forces. Extensive preparation of…

…Ideally, integration of systems will allow for a defense in depth, with potential for multiple engagements that increase the probability for success. Active air and missile defense recognizes both air defense and missile defense as unique…

…target, active defense, critical element, damage criteria, damage estimation, entity, passive defense, physical characteristics, protected emblems, and targeteer.  Adds discussion of component-critical targets as distinct from joint force commander-validated time-sensitive targets. …

Glossary GL-2 JP 3-0 DCA defensive counterair DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense directive DODI Department of Defense instruction DOS Department of State DSCA defense support of civil authorities DSPD defense support…

…It is the measured allocation of available combat power to such tasks as limited attacks, defense, delays, deception, or even retrograde operations to achieve mass elsewhere at the decisive point and time. f. Unity of Command…

…DHS Department of Homeland Security DIA Defense Intelligence Agency DISA Defense Information Systems Agency DOD Department of Defense DOJ Department of Justice DPI desired point of impact DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency EBO effects-based operation…

…For further guidance on FHP, refer to JP 4-02, Health Service Support. (9) Critical infrastructure protection programs support the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities to defense critical infrastructure, which includes DOD and non- DOD domestic…

…These supporting capabilities include combat support agencies and national intelligence agencies (e.g., National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency [NGA]). A national intelligence support team provides the J-2…

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

…The Department’s Office of Intelligence and CI provides timely technical intelligence analysis supporting policymakers, national security missions in defense, homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, and energy security. The Department of the Treasury (DOT) can support…

…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…

…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…

…Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental defense, in addition to operations on the high seas. Protection of shipping, which is a critical element in the fight…

…For additional guidance on countering theater air and missile threats, refer to JP 3-01, Countering Air and Missile Threats. (3) Defensive use of IO ensures timely, accurate, and relevant information access while denying adversaries opportunities…

…For these missions, commanders combine and sequence offensive, defensive, and stability operations and activities to achieve objectives. The commander for a particular operation determines the emphasis to be placed on each type of mission or activity…

…for interdiction in their AOs. (b) At the direction of appropriate authorities, forces engaged in homeland defense (HD) or defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) may perform interdiction against specific targets. For example, military forces also…

…These measures include, but are not limited to, boundaries, phase lines, objectives, coordinating altitudes to deconflict air operations, air defense areas, amphibious objective areas, submarine operating patrol areas, and minefields. Combat Identification. CID plays a critical…

…1) Sensitive targets refer to those targets for which planned actions warrant President or the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) review and approval. Criteria normally are delineated in plans, orders, and/or ROE by combatant commanders (CCDRs…

…from all relevant sources in order to analyze situations or conditions that impact operations. (ADRP 2-0) defensive task A task conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize force, and develop conditions favorable for…