general dynamics

…In general, targets are defined by five characteristics: physical, functional, cognitive control and information, environmental, and temporal.11 Physical. These are features discernible to one or more of the five senses or through sensor-derived signature…

…OPLANs for contingencies that support the CCDR’s TCP generally do not include security COMMON OPERATING PRECEPT Plan for and manage operational transitions over time and space.

…For the air component, this means the targeting process should include understanding how capabilities employed from the air domain integrate with effects generated from other domains, including space, cyberspace, and the electromagnetic spectrum. The air component…

…It is also the form of assessment with the highest potential “payoff” in terms of weapons and tactics development, because the data it generates is fed into the JMEM revision process, resulting in more accurate future…

…The following considerations distinguish stability operations in general and targeting during them in particular: › There will be a greater emphasis on non-kinetic actions and peaceful uses of air and space power, such as air mobility…

…This involves generating different hypotheses on the basis of considering concrete elements of the current situation. Broad, global generalizations are avoided. Even though most analysts know this to be untrue, every situation is treated as one…

…Determine what would indicate a decision has been made at each decision point for each option to use in generating an integrated collection plan. e@ Step 7. Assess the implications or after effects of each alternative…

…As a general rule, the level at which a specific operation, task, or action is directed should be the level at which such activity is assessed. To do this, JFCs and their staffs consider assessment ways…

…Nonlethal capabilities can generate effects that limit collateral damage, reduce risk to civilians, and may reduce opportunities for adversary propaganda. They may also reduce the number of casualties associated with excessive use of force, limit reconstruction…

…The same general analytic process applies for nonindustrial target systems. For example, the components of a ballistic missile target system might include missile transporter erector launchers, resupply vehicles, C2 links and nodes, meteorological radars, missile fuel…

…Working within this generic phasing construct, the actual phases will vary (e.g., compressed, expanded, or omitted entirely) according to the nature of the operation and the JFC’s decisions. During planning, the JFC establishes conditions…

The Art of Joint Command II-5 supports operational art with a general methodology using elements of operational design for understanding the situation and the problem. The methodology helps the JFC and staff to understand conceptually…

…on end state and termination, refer to JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning. 5. Unified Action a. General. Whereas the term joint operations focuses on the integrated actions of the Armed Forces of the United States…

…Besides being a gross oversimplification, the assumption made in the statement cannot be verified. © Misusing analogies occurs when one generalizes indiscriminately from analogy to real world. One method for weakening an analogous argument is by citing…

…What you don't know is how many are operable. —General T. Michael “Buzz” Moseley Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF); at the time OIF CFACC Press interview, 5 April 2003

…relief as succeeding areas are occupied, bypassed, or transitioned to civilian control. 12. Considerations for Shaping a. General. JFCs are able to assist in determining the shape and character of potential future operations before committing forces…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-15 (3) All estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of forces against targets under particular conditions of employment. As such, users of this information must use…

…These principles ensure that capabilities from all domains are considered to generate effects to achieve the JFC’s objectives. TARGETING WITHIN THE COMPETITION CONTINUUM The air component contributes to the joint targeting process throughout the competition…

…These estimates may be generated using probabilistic mathematical models (e.g., Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual [JMEM]) that take into account the target’s critical vulnerabilities, performance data on the assets considered for application against the target…

…Parallel effects are generally preferable to sequential effects when it is possible to impose them. Full understanding of the types of effects and the principles of effects-based thinking can offer commanders more options, hasten success…