general dynamics

…The matrix is divided into sections based on time; generally divided by hour and subdivided into concentric rings that identify days.

…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…

…A general term applied to a force composed of significant elements, assigned or attached, of two or more Military Departments operating under a single joint force commander. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) joint force…

…In a parallel command construct, Commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, whose mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations in partnership with the Afghan national security forces in southern Afghanistan, greets Afghan national army generals…

…Liaison personnel generally represent the interests of the sending commander to the receiving commander, but can greatly promote understanding of the commander’s intent at both the sending and receiving HQ; they should be assigned early…

114 dynamic targeting. The part of the tasking process for prosecuting targets that are not detected, identified, or developed in time to be included in deliberate targeting, and therefore have not had actions scheduled against them…

…In a general sense, distribution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment. Specific allocations (e.g., air sorties, nuclear weapons,

…Intelligence requirements generally associated with offensive operations are—  Determine what type of defense the enemy is employing.  Determine location, disposition, and orientation of enemy defense.  Determine enemy commander’s end state, objectives, decision…

…The ability to generate the type and extent of effects necessary to achieve the commander’s objectives distinguishes effective targeting. For more information on end state and commander’s objectives see JP 5-0, Joint Operation…

…Forces at this level generally employ various tactics to achieve their military objectives. 7. Types of Military Operations a. The United States employs its military capabilities in support of its national security goals in a variety…

…JFCs should allow Service and special operations forces tactical and operational forces, organizations, and capabilities to function generally as they were designed. Organizing the Joint Force Headquarters Joint force HQ include those for unified, subunified, and…

…organization. Functional analysis. X X X Situational Logic Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and friendly entities. Generation of alternative futures. X X X Analyzing Complex Networks and Associations Link Analysis Evaluating relationships between organizations and…

…JFE key functions and tasks generally include the following: Figure III-2. Notional Joint Targeting Coordination Board Agenda Notional Joint Targeting Coordination Board Agenda J-3 operations directorate of a joint staff JFC joint force commander…

…In crisis, the process is shortened as needed to support the dynamic requirements of changing events. In wartime, the process adapts to accommodate greater decentralization of joint operation planning activities. Joint operation planning is conducted through…

…Since theater forces typically cannot fulfill all targeting and assessment requirements internally, multiple organizations collaborate to facilitate the targeting process via federated, reachback, and general analytic support to target intelligence. The following list includes potential partners…

…I-10 CHAPTER II THE JOINT TARGETING CYCLE  General Activities ......................................................................................................II-1  Categories of Targeting and Targets ..........................................................................II-1  The Joint Targeting Cycle ..........................................................................................II-3  Time-Sensitive Target Considerations .....................................................................II-31 …

…The relative combat power that military forces can generate against an adversary is constrained by a nation’s capability to plan for, gain access to, and deliver forces and materiel to required points of application. Logistics…

…Offensive/ Defensive Stability DSCA Sorting • Review of large amounts of data. • Review of multiple categories of information. • Any stage. • Generating hypotheses (brainstorming, ACH). • Functional analysis. • Situational logic. X X X Matrices • Isolating critical data. • Enabling analytic…

…Propaganda indicators General Indicators of Negative Propaganda Dissident propaganda from unidentified sources. Increase in the number of entertainers with a political message. Increase of political themes in religious services. Increase in appeals directed at intensifying general…

…Occam's Razor is the principle that, if two competing theories explain a single phenomenon, and they both generally reach the same conclusion, and they are both equally persuasive and convincing, and they both explain the…