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Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-3 (f) Define criteria for identification of TSTs in the OA. These coordination tasks are normally accomplished through the JFC established JTCB or like body. (2) Joint Targeting Coordination…

…A joint operation does not require that all forces participate in a particular operation merely because they are available; the JFC has the authority and responsibility to tailor forces for the mission at hand. f. Principles…

…In stage two, the analyst determines if there is any ripple effect of the possible event upon any remaining casual forces. This is to determine if there is any dramatic shift of those remaining casual forces…

…Authorship The lead agent for this publication is the United States Joint Forces Command. The Joint Staff doctrine sponsor for this publication is the Director for Operational Plans and Joint Force Development (J-7). 3. Supersession…

…of Defense SFA security force assistance SJA staff judge advocate SO special operations SOF special operations forces SOP standard operating procedure TACON tactical control TCP theater campaign plan TF task force UCP Unified Command Plan UN…

…In general, assessments should answer two questions: “Is the joint force doing things right?” “Is the joint force doing the right things?” The JFC also can use MOEs to determine progress toward success in those operations…

7 › Capabilities analysis. › Commander’s decision and force assignment. › Mission planning and force execution. › Assessment. Commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. This is the most important step in the joint targeting process, because it encapsulates all…

…Items to be considered in the risk assessment include risk to civilians, friendly forces, and noncombatants; possible collateral damage; and the disruption incurred by diverting assets from their deliberately planned missions. The Relationship Between Targeting and…

…Joint forces must be prepared to plan and execute operations with forces from other nations within the framework of an alliance or coalition under US or other- than-US leadership. However, US forces often will be…

…Coordination and deconfliction of multinational forces may lead to additional challenges and should be addressed during planning through liaison officers and/or representatives of the respective nations. (2) Compressed Decision Cycle. Successful engagement of TSTs may…

Executive Summary xxi operational objectives have been met and redeployment of the joint force is accomplished. This should mean that a legitimate civil authority has been enabled to manage the situation without further outside military assistance…

…For further guidance on SOF involvement in FID, refer to JP 3-05, Special Operations, and JP 3- 05.1, Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations. (3) Security Force Assistance (SFA). SFA is DOD’s contribution…

…IV-1 • Organizing the Joint Force ...................................................................................... IV-6 • Organizing the Joint Force Headquarters ............................................................. IV-10 • Organizing Operational Areas .............................................................................. IV-11

…Restraint (1) The purpose of restraint is to limit collateral damage and prevent the unnecessary use of force. (2) A single act could cause significant military and political consequences; therefore, judicious use of force is necessary…

…Demonstrations against government forces, minority groups, or foreigners designed to instigate violent confrontations with government or mission forces. Increased antigovernment or mission force rhetoric in local media.

…JFCs exercise command authorities (i.e., combatant command [command authority] {COCOM}, OPCON, tactical control [TACON], and support) delegated to them by law or senior leaders and commanders over assigned and attached forces. Command relationships is another…

…Population indicators (continued) Activities Directed Against the Government or Mission Force Within the Population (continued) Occurrence of strikes or work force walkouts in critical industries or geographic areas intended to cast doubt on the government’s…

…Operational Level (1) The operational level links the tactical employment of forces to national and military strategic objectives. The focus at this level is on the design, planning, and execution of operations using operational art: the…

…This keystone publication forms the core of joint warfighting doctrine and establishes the framework for our forces’ ability to fight as a joint team. Often called the “linchpin” of the joint doctrine publication hierarchy, the overarching…

…In this phase, the joint operation normally is terminated when the stated military strategic and/or operational objectives have been met and redeployment of the joint force is accomplished. This should mean that a legitimate civil…