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…Campaigns are joint in nature—functional and Service components conduct supporting operations, not independent campaigns. A campaign plan is not a unique type of joint OPLAN. JFCs normally prepare a campaign plan in OPLAN format in…

…It can be conducted independently or can serve as an important component of a campaign. A campaign, in turn, is a series of related major operations. Both campaigns and major operations can achieve strategic or operational…

…These attacks seek to weaken the adversary’s ability or will to engage in conflict or continue an action and as such, could be part of a campaign, major operation, or conducted independently as directed by…

…The Delphi technique is a systematic, interactive forecasting method that relies on a panel of independent analysts. The analysts answer questionnaires in two or more rounds. After each round, a facilitator provides an anonymous summary of…

…SOF Employment Options (1) Used independently with conventional force enable support or integrated with conventional forces, SOF provide additional and unique capabilities to achieve objectives that otherwise may not be attainable. SOF are most effective when…

…The joint targeting cycle described in joint doctrine is a framework to conduct the joint targeting process.29 It is composed of six interrelated phases, which may occur independently or concurrently and are not necessarily constrained…

…These semi-independent or independent cells plan and act within their own means to promote a common ideological position. Irregular forces may use a combination of functional structures and support from organizations and individuals with varied…

…The larger the brainstorming group, the bigger the amount of blocked participants, and the fewer the ideas produced compared to an equal number of people generating ideas independently.  Evaluation apprehension refers to the experience of…

…The JFC, using SOF independently or integrated with conventional forces, gains an additional and specialized capability to achieve objectives that might not otherwise be attainable. Integration enables the JFC to take fullest advantage of conventional and…

…While information operations (IO) is not a separate function, the JFC and staff apply the IO core, supporting, and related capabilities across the joint functions and independently in some cases. Some IO capabilities are offensive in…

…deliberate targeting, and therefore have not had actions scheduled against them. (AFDD 2-1.9) effect indicator. Independent, qualitative or quantitative condition(s) that indicates the achievement of an effect. (AFDD 2-1.9) effect. 1…

…various criteria used to evaluate progress within the assessment process (AFDD 2-1.9) measure of effect. Independent qualitative or quantitative empirical measure assigned to an intended effect, against which the effect’s achievement is assessed…

…The quality of information check technique evaluates the completeness and soundness of available information, both independently and in conjunction with sources. If a major analytic assessment is planned, analysts should individually or collectively review the quality…

…They are qualitative, sometimes subjective measures, independent of MOP or other empirical measures that determine whether indirect effects and the objectives they lead to are being accomplished. Qualitative means primarily that judgment must be made in…

…On a separate sheet of paper or file, develop a comprehensive list of independent criteria the threat would likely use to determine which option to select. List the criteria in a column with one criterion per…

…These common structures within networks include the chain, hub-and-wheel, all-channel, affiliate associate, and independent confederate. Chain 5-67. In a chain configuration, each cell links to the node next in sequence. Communication between…

…Units performing a guard cannot operate independently. They rely upon fires, functional support, and multifunctional support assets of the main body.  Screen is a type of security operation that primarily provides early warning to the…

…Some companies, such as special forces companies, have subordinate detachments instead of platoons, which are organized and trained to operate independently for extended periods. A detachment is a tactical element organized on either a temporary or…

… Cover is a type of security operation done independent of the main body to protect them by fighting to gain time while preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body. Commanders…

…These operations are seldom conducted independently and are usually part of a larger joint operation. In the example given below, the battalion has seized a foothold and is operating in its sector of a town of…