democratic republic of the congo

Principles of Joint Operations A-3 g. Security (1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. (2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence…

…They are conducted as an integral part of the broader joint operation and include measures taken to neutralize the infrastructure supporting the production and employment of IEDs; technical exploitation of the device to obtain information to…

…Problems with TBMCS have led targeteers in some theaters to …the critical linchpin for both the error in identification of the building and the failure of the review mechanisms is the inadequacy of the supporting data…

…The initial functional damage assessment (FDA) of the target and an estimate of the recuperation time required to repair or reconstitute the target’s function. This BDA level is often derived from the assessed physical damage…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-3 (f) Define criteria for identification of TSTs in the OA. These coordination tasks are normally accomplished through the JFC established JTCB or like body. (2) Joint Targeting Coordination…

…Planning and execution of all joint and component targeting should be in accordance with the priorities established by the JFC. The JFC’s guidance should describe the objectives to be achieved and the relative priority of…

… The group operates in teams of three-to-four personnel.  Seven members of the group received demolitions training in Pakistan, giving the team an operational capability of conducting multiple attacks.  Attacks occur 4…