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…A strategic attack is a JFC-directed offensive action against a target—whether military, diplomatic, economic, or other—that is specifically selected to achieve national or military strategic objectives. The JFC should consider conducting strategic attacks…

…To the extent that it could, the Iraqi military retreated. Within 100 hours of the start of the land force attack, the coalition achieved its strategic objectives and a cease-fire was ordered. POSTWAR OPERATIONS. Coalition…

…These organizations do not have the same intelligence or decontamination capabilities as military units and need the maximum amount of time available to protect their personnel. In the event WMD are used against nonmilitary targets, JFCs…

…The single exception was the Benina military airfield which based Libyan fighter aircraft. This target was hit to preempt Libyan interceptors from taking off and attacking the incoming US bombers. The actual combat commenced at 0200…

…DODD 3025.12, Military Assistance for Civil Disturbances. d. DODD 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities. e. DODD 5240.1, DOD Intelligence Activities. f. DODD 5525.5, DOD Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials. 3…

…and procedures regarding language and regional expertise, refer to CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning. MILITARY DECEPTION IN THE YOM KIPPUR WAR, 1973 On 6 October 1973, the Egyptian 3rd Army surprised the Israeli…

…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…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-60 communication the enemy is using, or may use as alternate lines of communication, in order to reinforce or resupply his or her forces. (9) Military Advantage. Military advantage refers…

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-5 (1) Military Objectives. Planners should ensure that military objectives, and not civilian objects, are prosecuted. Sound target intelligence enhances military effectiveness and target validity. (2) Minimization of Civilian Casualties. Unless…

…When these buildings are used for military purposes, they may qualify as military objectives. Lawful military targets located near protected buildings are not immune from attack, but the principle of proportionality must be carefully applied. The…

…Have we distinguished between combatants and non-combatants; have we distinguished between military objectives and protected property or places? The principle, based on customary international law, requires parties to direct operations only against combatants and military…

…It should be emphasized, however, the military commanders and operators, with proper authority, make the ultimate targeting decisions after counsel from the judge advocates. Nonetheless, legal considerations should always be addressed when analyzing military necessity, distinction…

…The synergistic application of air, space, and information systems to project global strategic military power. (AFDD 1) allocation. In a general sense, distribution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment. Specific allocations (e.g., air…

…Information concerning political and military leaders, cultural trends, and economics can be valuable for a truly effects-based approach to conflict. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encompasses Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Secret Service…

…JOINT ORGANIZATIONS Intelligence Directorate (J-2), Deputy Director for Targeting (J2T) is the national-level focal point for crisis intelligence support to military operations, indications and warning intelligence in DoW, and Unified Command intelligence requirements. J2T…

…AFOSI is also a combat ready military organization that provides the USAF a wartime capability to conduct counter-threat operations, including counterespionage, counterterrorism, and other force protection activities. AFOSI is the USAF's focal point for…

…Essentially, ROE are rules for a particular operation that govern the use of force to reflect the will of the civilian and military leadership. ROE constrain the actions of US military forces to ensure their actions…

…all Air Force military and civilian personnel, including regular, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units and members. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Air Force doctrine applies to the full range of military operations, as…

…Analysts are involved in all aspects of the military decisionmaking process and IPB. Several analytic techniques support activities and information requirements associated with defensive operations. ANALYTIC SUPPORT TO STABILITY OPERATIONS 6-9. Stability operations is an…

…However, civilian objects can be recharacterized as military objectives if, by their nature, location, purpose, or use, they make an effective contribution to military action and their total or partial destruction, capture, or neutralization offer a…