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…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 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…

…These become the heart of your operations, as opposed to a combat or fire-support operations center.” Lieutenant General A. C. Zinni, US Marine Corps Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force 1994-1996

…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…

…possibility coverage may compromise essential security or disclose critical information. 17. Considerations for Enabling Civil Authority a. General. In this phase, the joint operation normally is terminated when the stated military strategic and/or operational objectives…

…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…

…detailed and time-consuming coordination. c. C2 for TST Operations (1) Focused Operations. The JFC has several options with which to structure C2 operations for engaging TSTs. Generally, TSTs are engaged using dynamic targeting, so the

…Operational Design Operational design supports operational art with a general methodology using elements of operational design for understanding the situation and the problem. Operational design extends operational art’s vision with a creative process that helps…

…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…

…For further guidance on CID, see JP 3-33, Joint Task Force Headquarters, and Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) manual 3-1.1, General Planning and Employment Considerations (Secret). Finally, the JAOP should establish…

…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…

…It normally provides specific instructions to include call signs, targets, controlling agencies, etc., as well as general instructions. The ATO may subsume the ACO and SPINS, or these may be published as separate orders. SPINS are…

…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…

Executive Summary xiii Generally, TSTs are engaged using dynamic targeting, so the command and control arrangements should include the rapid identification and communication capabilities required for expedited decision making. among components. Once this guidance is issued…

…In some cases, the analyst or a team can review a key assumption of a critical judgment in the course of their work, or a separate analytic product can be generated that arrays all the arguments…

…FHA provided by US forces is generally limited in scope and duration; it is intended to supplement or complement efforts of HN civil authorities or agencies with the primary responsibility for providing assistance. DOD provides assistance…

…Noncontiguous defenses are generally mobile defenses; however, some subordinate units may conduct area defenses to hold key terrain or canalize attackers into engagement areas. Nonlinear defenses place a premium on reconnaissance and surveillance to maintain contact…

…Military Operations and Related Missions, Tasks, and Actions 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…

…While each HQ organizes to accommodate the nature of the JFC’s operational area, mission, tasks, and preferences, all generally follow a traditional functional staff alignment (i.e., personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics, plans, and communications) depicted…

…Logic fallacies and biases are two general categories of analytical pitfalls. LOGIC FALLACIES 2-33. Logic fallacies are errors in the reasoning process caused by the failure to apply sound logic. Although usually committed unintentionally, these…