…You think broadly about an issue when you recognize other viewpoints and intellectually empathize with those contrary viewpoints so as to understand them. Breadth of thinking improves the quality of the inferences and recommendations developed during…

…Through continuous assessment, the staff measures progress toward planned transitions so that the force prepares for and executes them. (2) Sometimes, however, the situation facing the JFC will undergo an unexpected change in conditions that is…

…Networks are notably resistant to the loss of any one or even several nodes, so the focus of targeting is to identify not just who or what to target but, if targeted, what loss will cause…

73 This also allows CAOC personnel to significantly shorten the dynamic targeting “kill chain.” GPS-aided weapons are not so much “smart” as they are “obedient.” They guide to the mensurated point they are programmed to…

… Rank the second criterion with the fourth, and so on until it has been ranked against the remaining criteria on the list. The second and succeeding criteria are not ranked against criteria on the list…

…A JTF is a joint force that is constituted and so designated by SecDef, a CCDR, a subordinate unified command commander, or an existing commander, joint task force (CJTF) to accomplish missions with specific, limited objectives…

…After an hour or so, return and review the map, and make additions and changes as desired. @ Step 8. As an option, add a number on links or decision points in each hypothesis and, on a…

…of the operation? › Does component strategy need to be adjusted? If so, how? › Are there unanticipated operational limitations? › Do objectives need to be modified? If so, how? OA builds upon TA, incorporating other elements as well:

…The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so entails the use of force. CID of all battlespace entities is…

…MISO are central to the achievement of objectives, so the JFC should address the approval authorities for MISO during planning to ensure integration and unity of effort between MISO, civil support (CS), and supporting IO. For…

…Prevention or denial may include targeting and attacking enemy WMD capability by conventional and SO forces. (b) If deterrence is not an effective option or fails, JFCs will respond appropriately, consistent with national policy and strategic…

…If the JFC so designates, a JTCB may be either an integrating center for this effort or a JFC-level review mechanism. In either case, it should be composed of representatives from the staff, all components…

…The fact that they may be used to do so does not necessarily prevent the military object from being attacked. As directed or time permitting, targets surrounded by human shields will probably need to be reviewed…

…CT is primarily a SO core task and consists of actions taken directly against terrorist networks and indirectly to influence and render global and regional environments inhospitable to terrorist networks. Normally, CT operations require specially trained…

…During this step the decision is made to engage the target in some manner to create desired effects and the means to do so are selected and coordinated (see Figure II-15). 2. Input to the…

…As discussed in this publication, emerging techniques are those that are beginning to be used in the Army but are not so common as to be used regularly at all echelons. These techniques may originate in…

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-7 it is practical to do so consistent with mission accomplishment. To that end and as far as military requirements dictate, methods and means of attack should be employed with due…

…An analyst must be able to recognize logic fallacies so a false line of reasoning will not distract them and lead to poor conclusions. This chapter discusses the fallacies of relevance, omission, and assumption. Fallacies of…

…Joint SOF C2 elements are provided to conduct a specific SO or prosecute SO in support of a joint campaign or operation. SO commanders also provide liaison to component commands to integrate, coordinate, and deconflict SOF…

…SOF are most effective when SO are fully integrated into the overall plan, and the execution of SO is through proper SOF C2 elements employed intact. (2) Commander, United States Special Operations Command (CDRUSSOCOM) is responsible…