general dynamics

…In general, a military operation is a set of actions intended to accomplish a task or mission. Although the US military is organized, trained, and equipped for sustained, large-scale combat anywhere in the world, the…

…The JFC seeks decisive advantage through the use of all available elements of combat power to seize and maintain the initiative, deny the enemy the opportunity to achieve its objectives, and generate in the enemy a…

…n addition, usage of the Multiple Scenarios Generation technique offers ancillary benefits, such as—  Enabling the analyst to potentially see when and how a specific scenario is coming to fruition.  Aiding in the process…

…For instance, the Air Force Information Warfare Center (AFIWC) can provide information on command and control linkages; the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) has engineers who specialize in lines of communication, electrical power generation, and POL…

…Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for US Forces, for further discussion on SROE. 4. General Restrictions on Targeting a. Protection of the Civilian Population and Civilian/Protected Objects. Civilian populations and civilian/protected…

79 Information Operations Flight/Squadron These organizations offer depth of expertise about information operations in general. Such expertise is often spread to the other CAOC divisions for integration within specific CAOC processes. IOT personnel can assist…

…Targeting for cyberspace generally follows the processes and procedures used for traditional targeting but must account for the unique nature of cyberspace as compared to the traditional physical domains and the unique requirements for matching cyberspace…

…Interorganizational Coordination in Unified Action (1) General. CCDRs and subordinate JFCs often operate with interorganizational partners. The nature of interagency coordination demands that JFCs and planners consider the contribution of other instruments of national power and…

…Nonetheless, many power generator plants were destroyed later in the campaign, in part because traditional empirical measurements of electrical capacity showed that the Iraqis still had substantial usable resources. This hampered civilian recovery following the campaign…

…Brainstorming is one of the most widely used group idea generation tools today, capitalizing on the idea that grouping people together is more effective than letting participants work alone. Conducting a structured brainstorming session is most…

…They also interact with political, security, economic, and real estate key leaders as well as the general population. Networks are notably resistant to the loss of any one or even several nodes, so the focus of…

…The purpose of targeting is to integrate and synchronize fires into joint operations by utilizing available capabilities to generate a specific lethal or nonlethal effect on a target. The joint targeting cycle provides an iterative, logical…

…In general, assessments should answer two questions: “Is the joint force doing things right?” “Is the joint force doing the right things?” The JFC also can use MOEs to determine progress toward success in those operations…

…Unity of command in joint operations is maintained through the application of the various command relationships as follows. “The key is not to make quick decisions, but to make timely decisions.” General Colin Powell Chairman of…

…Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is a field operating agency under the administrative guidance and oversight of the Inspector General of the Air Force (SAF/IG). It is a federal law enforcement agency, and…

…However, they may have to coordinate with many types of intelligence analysts (general military intelligence, imagery, signals intelligence [SIGINT], human intelligence [HUMINT], etc.), outside of the CAOC. See Appendix B for specifics. Even if there are…

…The general strategic and operational objective is to protect US interests at home and abroad. See Section C, “Military Engagement, Security Cooperation, and Deterrence.” (2) Crisis Response and Limited Contingency Operations. A crisis response or limited…

…Examples include the SJA, provost marshal, and inspector general. For detailed guidance on the organization of a joint force HQ, refer to JP 3-33, Joint Task Force Headquarters. 5. Organizing Operational Areas a. General. Except…

…Unlike security programs that seek to protect classified information, OPSEC measures identify, control, and protect generally unclassified evidence that is associated with sensitive operations and activities. For additional guidance on OPSEC, refer to JP 3-13…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-59 16. Considerations for Stabilization a. General. Operations in this phase continue pursuit of the national strategic end state. These operations typically begin with significant military involvement…