gulf of aiden

…A functionally, physically, and/or behaviorally related group of regularly interacting or interdependent elements; that group of elements forming a unified whole. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) tactical level of war. The level of…

…Prior to departure, patrol was briefed that the area had no indicators of enemy presence or activities. The patrol consists of 16 x personnel: • 12 x U.S. Soldiers (including a public affairs office team of…

Glossary GL-18 JP 3-0 directly involved in the conduct of major operations and campaigns involving combat. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) theater strategy. An overarching construct outlining a combatant commander’s vision…

…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…

…These base considerations must be balanced against the danger of not engaging the TST, risk of mission failure, or harm to friendly forces. (2) Successful prosecution of TSTs requires a well organized and well rehearsed process…

…Use of core Army analytical techniques Technique Used for: Often used with: Offensive/ Defensive Stability DSCA Brainstorming • Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and friendly entities. • Developing information collection strategies. • Developing targeting strategies. Delphi techniques. X…

…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…

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…

…It may include waste disposal, port operations, closing of contracts and other financial obligations, disposition of contracting records and files, clearing and marking of minefields and other explosive ordnance disposal activities, and ensuring that appropriate units…

…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…