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…Overview Defense Support of Civil Authorities Defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) is support provided by federal military forces; Department of Defense (DOD) civilians; DOD contract personnel; and DOD component assets, to include National Guard (NG…

Chapter II II-22 JP 3-28 (3) The essential strategic guidance for the response force to include objectives and the desired end states. b. Much of the information and guidance provided for unified action and…

…Routes are required that permit defending forces to move within the building to engage enemy forces from any direction or reinforce other forces (Figure D-7). Escape routes should also be planned and constructed to permit…

…The attacking force may or may not have to physically occupy the area. (MCRP 5-2A) seizeCTo clear a designated area and obtain control of it. (FMFRP 0-14) suppressionCA tactical task to employ direct or…

…There may also be a difference between the standing rules for the use of force (SRUF) and the RUF for each state’s NG forces. Depending on the state, the state RUF may be more or…

…Civil authority requests for DOD assistance are evaluated for: (1) Legality (compliance with laws). (2) Lethality (potential use of lethal force by or against DOD forces). (3) Risk (safety of DOD forces). (4) Cost (including the…

…Fighting in villages, towns, and cities are likely to become more frequent for military forces as the United States responds to global crises. Forces will be expected to exercise adaptability in responding to a wide variety…

… Protect friendly forces.  Attack enemy forces.  Deceive enemy commanders. INTELLIGENCE 3-83. Conducting military operations requires intelligence products regarding threats and relevant aspects of an operational environment. These intelligence products enable commanders to…

…manpower and personnel directorate of a joint staff JDDOC joint deployment and distribution operations center JFC joint force commander JFO joint field office JG joint guide JIACG joint interagency coordination group JIC joint information center JOA…

…It may, however, be encountered in MOUT or be employed by coalition or enemy forces. For this reason, the following information is given as a guide for what U.S. forces may encounter. This type of…

…An avenue of approach into a unit’s AO from one of its flanks normally requires establishing supplementary positions to allow a unit or weapon system to engage enemy forces traveling along that avenue.  A…

…Tank-heavy forces could be at a severe disadvantage during combat in built-up areas, but a few tanks working with the infantry can be most effective, especially if they work well together at the small…

…CJCSI 3121.01B, (U) Standing Rules of Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for US Forces. f. CJCSI 3125.01D, Defense Response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Incidents in the Homeland. g…

Glossary Glossary-4 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019 civil-military operations Activities of a commander performed by designated military forces that establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relations between military forces and indigenous populations and institutions…

Appendix E E-4 JP 3-28 for themes, messages, products, and all incident-related information disseminated by PSYOP forces is the designated federal agency, consistent with DOD regulations, instructions, and policies that prohibit the influencing…

…DOD forces receive METOC support from military providers. Military METOC forces have the mission- specific technical knowledge and security clearances necessary to support sensitive DOD operations and function as a direct SME liaison with local civil…

…Enemy forces can be expected to use periods of limited visibility to the same advantages as Marine forces do. j. Enemy forces may have access to sophisticated night vision devices manufactured in Europe, the United States…

…When moving through buildings, assault forces mark cleared rooms and buildings and communicate with the support forces. Marking cleared rooms is especially critical if more than one assault force or element is in the same building…

…The defensive plan addresses what happens when friendly forces succeed and gain an opportunity to transition from defensive operations to offensive operations. 4-45. Because an enemy force has the initiative, the defending commander frequently has…

…Stairs are guarded by a covering team or security force when not in use to protect the assault force from a flank attack. Figure C-1. Helicopters Used To Clear Buildings a. Although the top-to…