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…United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) plans, coordinates, integrates, synchronizes, and conducts activities to direct the security, operation, and defense of the DoD information network (DoDIN). When established, in accordance with AFMAN 13-1AOCV3, the Director of…

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…Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. Also called ROE. (JP 1- 02) strategic attack…

109 IMINT imagery intelligence INFLTREP INR inflight report Department of State Intelligence and Research Division INSCOM Intelligence and Security Command IO information operations IOT information operations team IPB intelligence preparation of the battlespace IQT initial qualification…

…Analysis of the security, effectiveness, and potential of an existing or planned intelligence activity. (JP 1-02) [The evaluation of progress toward the creation of effects and the achievement of objectives and end state conditions.] {Italicized…

…To ensure prompt and timely support, the supported CCDR and Commander, United States Strategic Command (CDRUSSTRATCOM), may authorize direct liaison between the SCA and applicable United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) component(s). Joint force component commands…

…From the targeting perspective, an effect is a change in the physical or behavioral state of a target system, a target system component, a target, or a target element that results from an action, a set…

…To achieve the desired military end state and conclude the operations successfully, JFCs must integrate and synchronize stability operations with other operations (offense and defense) within each major operation or campaign phase. Stability operations support USG…

…The United States employs its military capabilities in support of its national security goals in a variety of military operations. Operations such as counterinsurgency (COIN) and counterterrorism are primarily related to IW. Large-scale combat operations…

…Target development and selection are based on the JFC’s desired end state rather than on the available ways and means to achieve them. In other words, the focus should be on creating the desired target…

…The following sections detail considerations associated with automating elements of joint targeting: (1) End State and Commander’s Objectives. During contingency planning, combatant commands typically provide objectives, guidance, desired effects, and intent to their staff and…

…Analysts should start by decomposing the problem, defining a set of key parameters or dimensions of the problem, and then breaking down each of those dimensions further into relevant forms or states the dimension can assume…

…MIDB information is maintained in support of the combatant commands, Services, combat support agencies, United States Government departments and agencies, and international intergovernmental organizations. The MIDB’s architecture consists of a group of component databases that…

…clear targeting guidance to components and supporting commands and DOD agencies consistent with the operation’s end state. (c) Maintain currency of mission planning guidance, intent, and priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) throughout the operation. (d) Direct…

…JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, provides details on each authority, and Figure III- 1 summarizes their relationships. Unity of command in joint operations is maintained through the application of the…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-33 THE GULF WAR, 1990-1991 On 2 August 1990, Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait. Much of the rest of the world, including most other Arab nations…

…Visualizing the Operational Environment Visualizing the Operational Environment AOR area of responsibility forward bases Legend XXX Continental United States Installation Area of Interest Joint Operations Area Area of Influence AOR Information Environment Operational Environment

…Thus, those conducting weaponeering must always keep campaign objectives and the end state in mind, as must those in other CAOC teams and divisions who review weaponeering solutions and the MAAP. The methodologies and data used…

…Passage is “innocent” as long as it is not prejudicial to the peace, good order, or security of the coastal state. The high seas are free for reasonable use of all states. (2) Freedom of navigation…

…The joint targeting cycle is a six phase iterative process (see Figure II-2): (1) End state and commander’s objectives. (2) Target development and prioritization. (3) Capabilities analysis. (4) Commander’s decision and force assignment…