…Critical infrastructure can be described as those systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the US that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security…

…To be effective, obstacles must be located at critical intersections in the passage network so that they trap attackers in a kill zone but allow defenders freedom of movement (Figure E-2). 3. Subterranean Reconnaissance Techniques…

…Because there are so many variables that affect the need for FHP, an up-front analysis of multiple sources of intelligence or information, including information gathered by trained medical personnel on scene is required. Medical personnel…

…vicinity if directly related to the assigned mission, or in defense of the protected property, when doing so is reasonable under the circumstances. Lethal force is authorized only when all lesser means have failed or cannot…

…Units perform it before, during, and after operations to provide commanders and staffs information used in the IPB process so they can formulate, confirm, or modify COAs. 5-2. Commanders orient their reconnaissance assets by identifying…

…In addition, to the extent that DOD intelligence components are authorized to collect within the US, they must do so in coordination with the FBI, which has primary responsibility for intelligence collection within the US. (3…

…Leaders at all levels should be attuned to the symptoms associated with psychological casualties in order to get effected individuals prompt treatment so that they can be returned to their units. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain…

…On the ground, however, commanders from both forces should co-locate so they can closely coordinate operations. b. Just as in the military, civilian law enforcement operations rely on information to ensure success of the mission…

…Manning and augmentation create continuing requirements for individual augmentation within unit organizational constructs so the Services are postured to add specific skill sets as required. See CJCSI 1301.01, Joint Individual Augmentation Procedures. Component commands must…

…Not all shortwave receivers do this efficiently, so check your specific model to determine if it’s worth it. - At minimum, scan the airwaves with your receiver at sunrise and sunset. This conserves maximum battery power…

…Poorly planned use of incendiary munitions can make fires so extensive that they become obstacles to offensive operations. The enemy may use fire to cover his/her withdrawal and to create obstacles and barriers to the…

…enforcement and support personnel. (c) Transportation of suspected terrorists from foreign countries to the US for trial (so long as the requesting federal LEA provides all security for such transportation and maintains custody of the suspect…

…Personal security always takes precedent over generalized procedures, so there may be times when it is not appropriate to transmit or follow the readiness levels indicated above. These STRADCON levels generally are best emplaced when EMCON…

…This echelon is usually small in size so the commander and command group can quickly displace forward to observe and influence actions. Organization of the tactical echelon should be addressed in the unit’s standing operating…

…They are most effective at the edge of open spaces, parks, wide streets, and so on. These attacks may be executed by dismounted infantry supported by tanks, LAVs/AAVs, or HMMWV-mounted machine guns and antitank…

…Care must be taken to coordinate any expansion of existing contracts or development of new supply contracts in the operational area so they do not adversely impact other federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal contracting efforts…

…Individual skills training was so inadequate that some units were entirely incapable of undertaking combat operations. The Russian's ability to conduct large scale operations had been seriously eroded by a complete cessation of exercises at…

…We are going to review every action and make necessary changes so that we are better prepared for any challenge of nature, or act of evil men, that could threaten our people.” President George W. Bush…

…The defender can conserve the bulk of his/her combat power so that it is available for use in other operations. (5) Concealment of Forces. Reconnaissance and combat identification is more difficult in an urban environment…

…Whenever possible, Chechen fighters adopted the tactic of staying as physically close to Russian units as possible, so that the Russians could not employ supporting arms without the risk of injuring their own troops. MCWP 3…