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…Maneuver (1) The purpose of maneuver is to place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power. (2) Maneuver is the movement of forces in relation to the enemy to…

…This is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the military end state. This statement, which the commander revises throughout the course of planning, deals primarily with the military conditions that…

…The conditions indicating the progress toward and/or achievement of an objective or end-state condition. Also called SI. (AFDD 2-1.9) tactical assessment. The overall determination of the effectiveness of tactical operations. This consists…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-37 since the intent is to limit escalation in the operational area. A JFC might begin to limit stability operations if an adversary’s potential combat actions…

Chapter II II-6 JP 3-0 transforms national strategic objectives into activities by development of operational products, which include planning for the mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization of joint forces. It ties the…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting i FOREWORD Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed authoritative ideas that…

…In the context of joint fires, air apportionment is part of the targeting process. Air apportionment is how the JFACC ensures the weight of joint force air effort is consistent with the JFC’s intent and…

Chapter I I-14 JP 3-0 what purpose major forces will be employed and to influence the adversary’s disposition before combat. Operational art governs the deployment of those forces and the arrangement of operations…

…Further, meetings of the necessary staff organizations must be synchronized. The chief of staff normally manages the joint force HQ’s battle rhythm. When coordinating with civilian USG departments and agencies, the joint force HQ should…

41 CPD MAAP team, which takes the final prioritized list of weaponeered targets and allocates airpower by melding available capabilities and resources with the TET’s weaponeering recommendations. The result is a translation of the total…

Chapter III III-20 JP 3-0 For additional and more detailed guidance on C2 of joint forces, refer to JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. For additional guidance on C2…

29 AIR TASKING CYCLE PHASES AND THEIR PRODUCTS Objectives, Effects, and Guidance Purpose of the Phase Clear understanding of the commander’s objectives and guidance is essential for effective tasking and targeting. As mentioned in Chapter…

Chapter III III-4 JP 3-0 (1) COCOM is the nontransferable command authority established by Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified CCMDs unless otherwise directed…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-47 (6) The sustainment requirements and challenges for forcible entry operations can be formidable, but must not be allowed to become such an overriding concern that the…

…OIF has shown that adjacent GCCs can, at the direction of SecDef, conduct supporting operations within the AOR of the supported commander, or within their own AORs, under the overall direction of the supported GCC. (3…

Chapter II II-16 JP 3-60 infrastructure and facilities that may be required during later phases of the campaign or major operation. For example, the JFC may require targeteers to prevent enemy flight operations while…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-43 (4) The electromagnetic spectrum, which has become increasingly complex, contested, and congested as technology has advanced, can significantly affect joint force operations. Operational experiences demonstrate not…

…C2 encompasses the exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned and attached forces to accomplish the mission. The JFC provides operational vision, guidance, and direction to the joint force. The C2 function encompasses…

ix EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW  Presents the Fundamentals of Joint Operations as an Instrument of National Power and as Part of Unified Action  Discusses the Art of Command as It Pertains to Authority…

…The employment of such weapons signifies an escalation of the war and is a Presidential decision. USSTRATCOM’s capabilities to assist in the collaborative planning of all nuclear missions are available to support nuclear weapon employment…