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The Art of Joint Command II-7 require the commander’s participation and decisions. These include the operational approach, mission statement, commander’s planning guidance, commander’s intent, commander’s critical information requirements (CCIRs), and CONOPS…

Component Targeting Processes C-9 CONOPS or, if the new target or mission is of sufficient priority, request or direct diversion of committed assets. During this process, the commanders normally depend upon the operation center director…

…The process of determining the quantity of a specific type of lethal or nonlethal weapons required to achieve a specific level of damage to a given target,

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…

…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…

…The size of the operational area, composition and distribution of enemy forces, and capabilities of friendly forces are important considerations in deciding whether to use this combination of operational area organization. (f) Commanders should seek ways…

…During the assess step, initial assessment of the physical or functional status of the target takes place. For attacks in the physical environment, the assessment confirms impact of the weapon on the target and makes an…

…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…

…TARGETING CONSIDERATIONS FOR STABILITY OPERATIONS Targeting is a discipline that is relevant across the entire range of military operations. This publication emphasizes the critical role targeting plays as part of the ongoing battle rhythm in major…

Appendix A A-16 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 Example of Analytical Effectiveness of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses The analytical effectiveness of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) becomes apparent when considering the Indian nuclear…

34 Targets for consideration come from a variety of sources. Many are developed pre- conflict and confirmed during planning. These may or may not come from a theater joint target list (JTL) maintained in peacetime. JTLs…

…USCYBERCOM does much of this targeting work and develops targets in support of its organic planning efforts and as recommendations for the integration of cyberspace targeting efforts with the combatant commands. For more information, see JP…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-39 13. Considerations for Deterrence a. General. The deter phase is characterized by preparatory actions that indicate the intent to execute subsequent phases of the operation. Deterrence…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-60 communication the enemy is using, or may use as alternate lines of communication, in order to reinforce or resupply his or her forces. (9) Military Advantage. Military advantage refers…

…If a joint force air component commander (JFACC) is appointed, that commander directs the execution of all air component capabilities and forces made available for joint or combined operations. Regardless of the organizational option chosen, fundamental…

…Protection of shipping may require a combination of operations to be successful. These actions can include area operations, escort duties, mine countermeasures, and environmental defense missions. k. Show of force operations are designed to demonstrate US…

…It provides the JFACC assessments of operational-level plans and target development for global bomber missions. It also provides situational awareness of all USSTRATCOM airborne/alert aircraft through all phases of conflict. Other responsibilities include building…

…Effective deterrence requires a security cooperation plan that emphasizes the willingness of the US to employ forces in defense of its interests. Various joint operations (such as show of force and enforcement of sanctions) support deterrence…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-63 i. Legitimacy. Military activities during the stabilize phase should sustain the legitimacy of the operation and of the emerging or host government. During operations where a…

…Examples of COAs are funding construction operations, conducting a raid on a mosque, or selling arms to a foreign nation. Figure A-1 is an example of the layout of a Futures Wheel. Figure A-1…