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Chapter 4 QUALITY OF INFORMATION CHECK 4-20. The quality of information check technique evaluates the completeness and soundness of available information, both independently and in conjunction with sources. If a major analytic assessment is planned…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 40 diplomacy with a unique perspective on the nations of the world. The point of contact with DOS for intelligence, analysis, and research is the Bureau of Intelligence and…

Chapter 7 7-2 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY COUNTER-IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE 7-8. (FOUO) Analytic support to counter-improvised explosives device (CIED) operations must facilitate the development of…

…A target the enemy requires for the successful completion of the mission. The loss of HVTs would be expected to seriously degrade important enemy capabilities or functions. HVT lists should describe the relative value of each…

…Within these AOs, land and maritime commanders are designated the supported commander for the integration and synchronization of maneuver, fires, and interdiction. Accordingly, land and maritime commanders designate the target priority, effects, and timing of interdiction…

The Art of Joint Command II-9 f. Freedom of Action. The JFC must maintain freedom of action throughout the operation. Of necessity, freedom of action must extend beyond the JFC’s operational area. For example…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-15 (1) Security assistance refers to a group of programs by which the United States provides defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services to foreign…

Glossary Glossary-2 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 SECTION II – TERMS all-source intelligence (Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources in order to analyze situations or conditions that impact…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-27 e. Strikes and Raids (1) Strikes are attacks conducted to damage or destroy an objective or a capability. Strikes may be used to punish offending nations…

…Although it is presented below as six separate, sequential phases, in reality the targeting process is bi-directional, iterative, multi-dimensional, sometimes executed in parallel, and part of a larger set of processes. It is built…

Joint Functions III-15 function of command and a key planning consideration. Risk management helps commanders preserve lives and resources, avoid or mitigate unnecessary risk, identify feasible and effective control measures where specific standards do not…

10 › Translate air apportionment into allocation and develop targeting guidance into the ATO, which may include specific aim points/desired points of impact (see Chapter Two). › Direct and ensure deconfliction of joint air operations (see Chapters…

29 AIR TASKING CYCLE PHASES AND THEIR PRODUCTS Objectives, Effects, and Guidance Purpose of the Phase Clear understanding of the commander’s objectives and guidance is essential for effective tasking and targeting. As mentioned in Chapter…

…Morphological Analysis works through the two principles of decomposition and forced association. Analysts should start by decomposing the problem, defining a set of key parameters or dimensions of the problem, and then breaking down each of…

…The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. Also called COG. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) chain of command. The succession of commanding officers from…