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…Military end state Objective Effects Center of gravity Decisive point Lines of operation and lines of effort       Direct and indirect approach Anticipation Operational reach Culmination Arranging operations Forces and functions

…Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) provides worldwide scientific and technical intelligence concerning threat guided missile systems, directed energy weapons, selected space programs or systems, and related command, control, and communications to support operationally deployed forces…

…The JFC establishes objectives to focus and guide joint operation planning and execution to reach the end state linked to national strategic direction and goals. From these objectives, actions are planned and executed to create the…

…operational void Joint Staff (JS) J-7 conducts front- end analysis Joint Doctrine Planning Conference validation Program Directive (PD) development and staffing/joint working group PD includes scope, references, outline, milestones, and draft authorship JS J…

…Decisions to modify missions or direct attacks that deviate from the OPORD should be based on the commander’s guidance, the theater strategy, and the campaign objectives to be accomplished. These decisions normally can only be…

…The J-3 assists the commander in the direction and control of operations, including the planning, monitoring, and completion of specific operations. In this capacity, the directorate is the lead for coordinating, integrating, and executing operations…

…The ATO, ACO, and SPINS provide operational and tactical direction at appropriate levels of detail. Concurrently with the ATO, the AOC should make targeting instructions and target materials available to tactical units to assist in their…

…and amphibious liaison element, Air Force liaison element, tactical air planners, and the special operations liaison element. Direct cross-component coordination provides a means to rapidly coordinate dynamic targeting and avoid delays or possible miscommunication through…

…operational void Joint Staff (JS) J-7 conducts front- end analysis Joint Doctrine Planning Conference validation Program directive (PD) development and staffing/joint working group PD includes scope, references, outline, milestones, and draft authorship JS J…

…The 363 ISRW also executes additional targeting functions through the 365 ISRG, including exercise support and direct intelligence support to United States Air Force Central Command (USAFCENT). The 480th ISRW is the lead wing for the…

…In addition to the main DIA Center in Washington, DC, DIA maintains two specialized intelligence centers: › Missile and Space Intelligence Center provides worldwide scientific and technical intelligence concerning threat guided missile systems, directed energy weapons, selected…

…Apportionment affects how the force assignment team tasks dual or multi-role platforms, sequences force activities, and directs force packages to operate in different parts of the OA. Other issues affecting force assignment include the maintenance…

…OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Engagement Authority The authority to engage should be delegated to the C2 node that has the best information or situational awareness to execute the mission and direct communications to the operators and crews of…

…CDRUSSOCOM synchronizes planning for global operations against terrorist networks in coordination with other CCMDs, the Services, and, as directed, appropriate USG agencies. In coordination with GCCs and the supported JFC, CDRUSSOCOM plans and executes or synchronizes…

…AFGSC provides combat ready forces for deterrence and global strike operations on behalf of the President and CCDRs.45 Per Air Force Program Directive 10-9, Lead Command Designation and Responsibilities for Weapon Systems, AFGSC is…

…As mentioned in Chapter One, objectives are the clearly defined, decisive, attainable, and measurable goals toward which every military operation should be directed. They provide focus for those at all stages of the tasking cycle and…

…They are typically directed at a specific audience to create a specific effect. For additional guidance on PA and IO support to SC and communications strategy, refer to JP 3-61, Public Affairs, and JP 3…

…In the event J-2 is not maintaining the JTLs for whatever reason, the AIS or AOG should maintain the lists itself, in accordance with any applicable combatant command directives. No-Strike and Restricted Target Lists…

…The JFC develops guidance that directs and focuses planning and targeting to support the CONOPS. Collaboration between joint force staff and component targeteers and planners is a critical element of the execution of the joint targeting…

…Bold Text teams and staff agencies involved ACO airspace control order ALLOREQ allocation request AOD air operations directive ATO air tasking order ISR intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance JAOP joint air operation plan JFC joint force commander…