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…Maneuver also may enable or exploit the effects of massed or precision fires. (1) The principal purpose of maneuver is to place the enemy at a disadvantage through the flexible application of movement and fires. The…

Executive Summary xx JP 3-0 Considerations for Deterrence The deter phase is characterized by preparatory actions that indicate the intent to execute subsequent phases of the operation. Deterrence should be based on capability (having the…

…JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, provides details on each authority, and Figure III- 1 summarizes their relationships. Unity of command in joint operations is maintained through the application of the…

…This support includes analysis of communications networks or other aspects of the information infrastructure, as well as operational SIGINT. Along with other affected members of the IC, NSA is responsible for providing the combatant command, JS…

…The function of targeting is to efficiently achieve the JFC’s objectives through target engagement within the parameters set by the CONOPS, the operational limitations within the plans and orders (to include fragmentary orders), the rules…

…PA also assists OPSEC by educating the media on the implications of premature release of information or the inadvertent release of classified or sensitive information. PA advises the JFCs on the possible impact of military operations…

…Establishment of new, unexplained agricultural areas or recently cleared fields. Unusual smoke, possibly indicating the presence of a campsite or a form of communication. Concentration of dead foliage in an area, possibly indicating use of camouflage…

…The final prioritized targets are then included in the master air attack plan (MAAP). The resulting MAAP is the plan of employment that forms the foundation of the joint ATO. (4) Stage 4 is ATO production…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-31 detail by the CCDR’s staff. Also, operational limitations imposed on any agency or organization involved in the operation should be clarified for other agencies and…

Executive Summary viii JP 3-60 least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage (high-value target [HVT]), then further identifying the subset of those targets which must be acquired and engaged…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 19 TARGETING AND THE AIR TASKING CYCLE The joint air tasking cycle is an analytical, systematic cycle that focuses air efforts on accomplishing operational requirements. Much of the cycle…

…The destructive power and range of modern weapons, coupled with the high intensity and rapid tempo of modern combat, increase the potential for fratricide. Commanders must be aware of those situations that increase the risk of…

…Operations to gain access to theater infrastructure and expand friendly freedom of action continue during this phase, while the JFC seeks to degrade enemy capabilities with the intent of resolving the crisis at the earliest opportunity…