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…with intelligence assessments for an area over 60,000 square kilometers influenced by three regional powers, 3 internal governorates, 14 urban centers, and a population of over 4 million people comprised of 4 major ethnic groups…

…When necessary, US forces provide protection of US flag vessels, US citizens (whether embarked in US or foreign vessels), and US property against unlawful violence in and over international waters (such as Operation EARNEST WILL, in…

…Strikes may be used to punish offending nations or groups, uphold international law, or prevent those nations or groups from launching their own attacks (e.g., Operation EL DORADO CANYON conducted against Libya in 1986, in…

…The selection of IO actions should be consistent with national objectives, applicable international conventions, ROE, and other guidance. b. The joint force IO cell is another source for target requirements and should be closely integrated to…

…Efforts to monitor, query, and board merchant vessels in international waters to enforce sanctions against other nations such as those in support of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and/or prevent the transport of restricted goods…

…The SJA advises the JFC and other staff members on applicable international and domestic laws, legal custom and practice, multilateral and bilateral agreements with host nations, law of war issues, compliance and interpretation of the ROE…

…Judge advocates also provide legal advice to commanders and their staffs on the conduct of military operations ensuring consistency with international and domestic legal obligations and the governing ROE. Legal advice and counsel are necessary to…

…ROE constrain the actions of US military forces to ensure their actions are consistent with domestic and international law, national policy, and objectives. Although ROE are not law, they are authoritative restrictions issued at the appropriate…

…Often this technique can introduce new or different stimuli that might not have been factored into traditional analysis, such as the target’s familial ties or the international political, economic, and military pressures felt by the…

…Some international parties will oppose almost any US military commitment, no matter how limited or benign, solely to restrain the exercise of American power. In such circumstances, friendly surrogates assisted by US joint forces may be…

…Additionally, air component commanders should coordinate federated partner participation alongside internal reachback capabilities in theater exercises. Without proper coordination, federated partners may be unclear of duties once hostilities begin. Exercise participation may reveal points of friction…

…The NSL is not a target list, but contains a list of entities that are protected from the effects of military operations under international law or ROE. Component target nomination list (TNL). Guided by the desired…

…By parachute assault, forces seized key lodgments at Torrijos-Tocumen Military Airfield and International Airport and at the Panamanian Defense Force (PDF) base at Rio Hato. The JTF used these lodgments for force buildup and to…

88 APPENDIX A TARGETING AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS INTRODUCTION This appendix supports targeting by describing the various international legal obligations that impact upon targeting decisions. Legal considerations and international legal obligations directly affect all phases of targeting…

…That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Also called the law of armed conflict. (JP 1-02) link. A behavioral, physical, or functional relationship between nodes in a system. (AFDD 2…

…that a large force cannot be deployed intact, commanders should select elements for deployment that have established internal procedures and structures, have trained and operated together, and possess appropriate joint force combat capabilities. In order to…

…The reduction of a military establishment to some level set by international agreement. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) economy of force. The judicious employment and distribution…

…Irregular forces may use a combination of functional structures and support from organizations and individuals with varied local, regional, international, or transnational reach. 5-73. Individuals may interpret a theology, social cause, or perceived grievance to…

…COIN operations often include security assistance programs such as foreign military sales, foreign military financing, and international military education and training. Such support also may include FID and SFA. In some cases, US COIN operations can…

…one internal to the Air Force (also known as “reachback”) and one that involves joint and national agencies. The Air Force only has control over the reachback system. The joint/national system is based on the…