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…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…

…Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United…

Principles of Joint Operations A-3 g. Security (1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. (2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-13 For additional guidance on CD operations, refer to JP 3-07.4, Joint Counterdrug Operations. f. Enforcement of sanctions is an operation that employs coercive measures…

…Campaign planning has its greatest application in the conduct of large-scale combat operations, but can be used across the range of military operations. While intended primarily to guide the use of military power, campaign plans…

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…

…Without operational art, campaigns and operations would be sets of disconnected events. Operational art governs the deployment of forces and the arrangement of operations to achieve military operational and strategic objectives. c. The commander is the…

…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…

Fundamentals of Joint Operations I-11 nations retain control of their deployed forces and operate under their own doctrine and procedures, and in a lead nation command construct, the nation providing the preponderance of forces and…

Chapter I I-6 JP 3-0 assessments of the current and future strategic environment shape our national strategy, goals, and objectives. (1) In general, the President frames the strategic context by defining national interests and…

…Under the law of war, the balancing of military necessity in relation to collateral damage is known as the principle of proportionality. Limiting collateral damage will not only reduce the requirement to address civilian claims but…

Fundamentals of Joint Operations I-7 rapidly will be much less affected by public opinion even if they are more politically controversial. Through SC, the USG focuses processes and efforts to understand and engage key audiences…

This revised edition of Joint Publication 3-0, Joint Operations, reflects the current guidance for conducting joint activities across the range of military operations and is the basis for U.S. participation in multinational operations where…

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…

…Inadequate understanding of disposal operations may cause violations of public and international law, confusion over roles and requirements, increased costs, inefficient operations, and negative health implications. Defense Logistics Agency support to the CCDR’s component commands…

…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…

…Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the…

…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…

…The mission analysis step of JOPP facilitates the development of the commander’s objectives. Theater-strategic and national guidance also shape the commander’s objective(s). An important result of mission analysis is the commander’s…

Executive Summary viii JP 3-60 least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage (high-value target [HVT]), then further identifying the subset of those targets which must be acquired and engaged…