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Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-49 (2) JFCs can operate from an HQ platform at sea. Depending on the nature of the joint operation, a maritime commander can serve as the JFC…

…Find Phase Determinations and Follow-on Actions Find The find phase involves ISR detection of an emerging target, some aspect of which suggests that it fits within one of the dynamic targeting categories listed above. The…

…Joint air forces will achieve air superiority over the theater of operations by D+5. Measure of effectiveness (MOE) 1.1: Destruction of 60 percent of enemy aircraft by D+4. MOE 1.2: 70 percent…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-63 i. Legitimacy. Military activities during the stabilize phase should sustain the legitimacy of the operation and of the emerging or host government. During operations where a…

Joint Functions III-25 mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required. The JFC is responsible for the planning and synchronization of the overall interdiction effort in the assigned operational area. The…

…As the accuracy of weapons delivery has improved, the importance of mensuration has grown in proportion. Accurate mensuration is a vital part of today’s targeting. Due to the potential consequences of inaccurately mensurating coordinates, the…

Executive Summary xv directorate of a joint staff (J-2) (chief of targets), or similar representative, and meets as required to consolidate and prioritize the draft JIPTL and discuss targeting integration and synchronization issues raised by…

…Emir or front commander level leader of a region directing the political agenda, directing of information operations, directing funds to the nodes. Knowledge of the respective populations and terrain providing efficient use of resources. Local target…

…This example also points out the importance of integrating assessment into employment planning and target development efforts early on. THE FOUR LEVELS OF ASSESSMENT Assessment consists of four distinct but interrelated levels: › Tactical Assessment: Determination of…

…X X Analysis of Competing Hypotheses Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and friendly entities. • Applying theory. • Comparison. • Generation of alternative futures. X X X Applying Theory Analyzing threat, neutral, and friendly entity patterns of behavior…

…It supports the successful application of several fundamental principles of war (e.g., mass, maneuver, and economy of force). Joint targeting supports unity of effort by providing: (1) Compliance with JFC objectives, guidance, and intent. (2…

…A hypothesis is more believable when a consequence of that hypothesis is verified. When a piece of evidence is verified that is supportive of the hypothesis, the hypothesis becomes more believable.  Rule 2. The credibility…

47 that makes assets available to the COD prior to the start of execution. This can be done in a number of ways. Among the most common methods are: › Preplanned target reference methods and coordination measures…

…Formation of antitank strong points in depth along avenues of approach. May allow penetration of friendly armor into engagement areas. Will engage armor in depth. Preparation of alternate artillery positions. Increases survivability of artillery in the…

…Results of this effort may be published as lists of tasks or desired effects in the AOD. Finally, considerations of the LOAC and ROE for the conflict will directly affect all phases of the tasking process…

…e Leverage the expertise of a group of analysts during the construction of an event tree to ensure all important events, factors, and decision options are considered. SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITY 3-37. Subjective probability is a quantitative…

…Unity of Command (1) The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander for every objective. (2) Unity of command means that all forces operate under a single commander…

…The probability of a given hypothesis is a function of the probabilities of all the scenarios that would support a hypothesis as being true. The probability of a given scenario is a function of all the…

Chapter II II-16 JP 3-60 infrastructure and facilities that may be required during later phases of the campaign or major operation. For example, the JFC may require targeteers to prevent enemy flight operations while…

Executive Summary xviii JP 3-0 Military Engagement, Security Cooperation, and Deterrence Military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence missions, tasks, and actions encompass a wide range of actions where the military instrument of national power is…