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…Joint Targeting Working Group The joint targeting working group (JTWG) supports the JTCB by conducting initial collection, consolidation, and prioritization of targets and synchronization of target planning and coordination on behalf of the JFC. The JTWG…

…All-source intelligence analysts study and provide mission-focused knowledge of the terrain and weather, civil considerations, and threat characteristics for a specified area or region of a foreign country— including the attitudes of the populace…

13 At least as far back as World War II, some air planners were trying to implement the essential concepts of [an effects-based approach]. In the late 1930’s, particularly at the Air Corps Tactical…

The Art of Joint Command II-7 require the commander’s participation and decisions. These include the operational approach, mission statement, commander’s planning guidance, commander’s intent, commander’s critical information requirements (CCIRs), and CONOPS…

…As an example, destruction of a headquarters element or capture of a terrorist senior leader will result in the loss of C2 and thus degrade the effectiveness of subordinate organizations. (c) Unintended Effects. Effects often spill…

The Targeting Assessment Process D-9 target elements means an assessment cell can provide an estimate of success refined with the latest available information. As more definitive data becomes available, the assessment becomes less of an…

…Finally, the process is stopped after a predefined stop criterion (for example, number of rounds, achievement of consensus, and stability of results). The mean or median scores of the final rounds determine the results. Facts A…

Table of Contents vii II-2 Joint Operation Planning Process ...............................................................II-7 III-1 Command Relationships Synopsis ........................................................... III-3 III-2 Creating Shared Understanding ............................................................. III-12 III-3 Risk Management Process ..................................................................... III-16 IV-1 Visualizing…

Appendix A A-10 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014  Draft a set of analytic papers in which the leader or group makes specific decisions, proposes recommendations, or lays out COAs. The more these…

…Conducting pattern analysis aids intelligence personnel in determining when, where, and what type of enemy activity may occur in the future by determining when, where, and what type of enemy activity occurred in the past. There…

…Functional damage assessment is an estimate of the degradation or destruction of the functional/operational capability of a target to perform its intended mission. Functional assessments are inferred from the assessed physical damage and all- source…

…Target system analysis yields understanding of how components of the enemy system interact and how the system functions as a whole. ISR assets gather needed data and help improve the accuracy and extent of estimation. Such…

Chapter 4 QUALITY OF INFORMATION CHECK 4-20. The quality of information check technique evaluates the completeness and soundness of available information, both independently and in conjunction with sources. If a major analytic assessment is planned…

…This could include a collection of programs, files, websites, or personas that represent a physical unit, person, location, or event. Equipment. An object is made up of any number of devices and components, integrated and codependent…

Appendix A A-16 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 Example of Analytical Effectiveness of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses The analytical effectiveness of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) becomes apparent when considering the Indian nuclear…

…Fill in the implications column, which transitions the analyst from the threat’s point of view to the analyst’s point of view. Enter the implications from the threat’s point of view and then add…

…Summary of changes (continued) Chapter 3—Basic Structured Analytic Techniques Chapter 3 is a revision of portions of chapter 5 of the previous manual, which consolidated all the analytical tools and techniques. ATP 2-33.4…

…Results of this effort may be published as lists of tasks or desired effects in the AOD. Finally, considerations of the LOAC and ROE for the conflict will directly affect all phases of the tasking process…

…The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in…

iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-0, DATED 17 SEPTEMBER 2006 (INCORPORATING CHANGE 2 DATED 22 MARCH 2010)  Incorporates a discussion of the art of joint command, including new ideas on command…