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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…

…See law of war. Also called LOAC. (JP 1-02) law of war. That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Also called the law of armed conflict. (JP 1-02) link…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-0 the organization that uses it while potentially enhancing the legitimacy of the opposing party. (3) Commanders at all levels must ensure their personnel are properly trained─including knowing and…

…In the context of joint fires, air apportionment is part of the targeting process. Air apportionment is how the JFACC ensures the weight of joint force air effort is consistent with the JFC’s intent and…

Chapter II II-18 JP 3-60 operational picture (COP) are critical elements during phase 6 of the joint targeting cycle where outcomes are analyzed and future actions are determined. (3) Targeteers work closely with planners…

…The principal difference between defensive operations and other decisive action is the focus and degree of detail of analysis required for determining the enemy’s offensive framework and the effects of terrain on friendly defensive operations…

Chapter 1 The Complexity of the Intelligence Task From 2003 to 2007 intelligence personnel supporting brigade combat team operations in Ninewa Province, Iraq, had to provide commanders with intelligence assessments for an area over 60,000…

…International Law and the Law of War Law of war is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. It encompasses all international law for the conduct of hostilities binding on the…

Chapter I I-4 JP 3-0 (5) As it has in the past, the United States will continue to respond to a variety of civil crises by acting to relieve human suffering and restoring civil…

20 discussion of effects, with examples of the types mentioned above, see AFDD 2, Chapter Five. TARGETING RESPONSIBILITIES DURING FORMAL PLANNING Targeteers and other planners should keep the foregoing effects-based concepts in mind while building…

…Pattern of life analysis is a combination of multiple techniques:  Step 1. Select pattern analysis tools to be used and focus on the target as you construct it.  Step 2. Construct a pattern of…

…The determination of the effect of attacks on targets. 2. A determination of the effect of a compromise of classified information on national security. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) damage criteria. The critical levels…