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…Commanders strive to apply the many dimensions of military power simultaneously across the depth, breadth, and height of the operational area. Considerations for Shaping JFCs are able to assist in determining the shape and character of…

1 Mere tonnage of explosives is a fallacious criterion. In the final analysis, victories are achieved because of the effect produced, not simply because of the effort expended. —Brigadier General Haywood S. “Possum” Hansell, Jr., Memorandum…

…During the stabilize phase, military capability must be applied even more prudently since the support of the local population is essential for success. The actions of military personnel and units are framed by the disciplined application…

…Participants from the CAOC’s strategy, ISR, plans, and operations divisions accomplish various targeting responsibilities, integrating their products into all levels and stages of the tasking process. The cycle consists of the following phases performed at…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-47 (6) The sustainment requirements and challenges for forcible entry operations can be formidable, but must not be allowed to become such an overriding concern that the…

…Based on the complexity and scope of operations, the JFC can either retain SCA or designate a component commander as the SCA. The JFC considers the mission, nature, and duration of the operation; preponderance of space…

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…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-41 military and nonmilitary FDOs can be used to dissuade actions before a crisis arises or to deter further aggression during a crisis. FDOs are developed for…

…OIF has shown that adjacent GCCs can, at the direction of SecDef, conduct supporting operations within the AOR of the supported commander, or within their own AORs, under the overall direction of the supported GCC. (3…

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…

Executive Summary xiv JP 3-60  Establish parameters for successful targeting within the JFC’s OA by promulgating intent, objectives, guidance, sequencing, and priorities.  Direct the formation, composition, and specific responsibilities of a joint…

…Planners have depicted an area of influence. It is not a boundary, but it represents the reach of the joint force’s capabilities. Figure IV-1 also shows the area of interest, which includes an enemy…

…The JFC should determine the relative burden sharing for the joint targeting cycle between the JFC staff and those of the component commanders. The JFC develops guidance that directs and focuses planning and targeting to support…

…The goal of these operations is to bridge the knowledge gap existing between the levels of damage/change observed through sensors and the actual physical and functional damage/change accomplished to the adversary targets and target…