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40 It is critically important to stress that all estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of a particular force against a particular target, under a particular condition of employment. As such…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-15 (3) All estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of forces against targets under particular conditions of employment. As such, users of this information must use…

…Targeting issues are generally resolved below the level of the JTCB, by direct coordination between elements of the joint force, but the JTCB and/or JFC may address specific target issues not previously resolved.

…For targeting in general, the JFACC uses both deliberate and dynamic targeting. To integrate targeting into the ongoing battle rhythm, the JFACC normally uses the joint air tasking cycle (see Figures C-1 and C-2…

…Deployment timelines, combined with the requirement for a rapid, early response, generally require economy of force; however, military FDOs should not increase risk to the force that exceeds the potential benefit of the desired effect. Military…

…structured free text (if sent via USMTF, use the general free text narrative format). (2) Munitions Effectiveness Assessment. MEA is an element of CA as the assessment of the military force applied in terms of the…

…Detailed planning generally begins 72 hours prior the start of execution to properly assess the progress of operations, anticipate enemy actions, make needed adjustments to strategy, and enable integration of all components’ requirements. The actual length…

…For the air component, this means the targeting process should include understanding how capabilities employed from the air domain integrate with effects generated from other domains, including space, cyberspace, and the electromagnetic spectrum. The air component…

…Link analysis generally follows the order shown. Analysts must understand that steps 1 and 2 are often interchanged and/or done concurrently. Each of these steps is discussed below:  Step 1. Construct an association matrix…

…The devil’s advocate must be sure any products generated clearly lay out the conventional wisdom and are identified as an explicitly devil’s advocate project to avoid confusion with the current accepted analytic assessment. TEAM…

…A general rule of thumb is that unit integrity is much more important for early deploying units than for follow-on forces. d. Forcible entry is a joint military operation conducted either as a major operation…

…It normally provides specific instructions to include call signs, targets, controlling agencies, etc., as well as general instructions. The ATO may subsume the ACO and SPINS, or these may be published as separate orders. SPINS are…

…We're not softening them up, we're killing them. —General T. Michael “Buzz” Moseley CSAF; at the time OIF CFACC Press interview, 5 April 2003

…Control permits commanders to acquire and apply means to support the mission and develop specific instructions from general guidance. Control provides the means for commanders to maintain freedom of action, delegate authority, direct operations from any…

…detailed and time-consuming coordination. c. C2 for TST Operations (1) Focused Operations. The JFC has several options with which to structure C2 operations for engaging TSTs. Generally, TSTs are engaged using dynamic targeting, so the

…These estimates may be generated using probabilistic mathematical models (e.g., Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual [JMEM]) that take into account the target’s critical vulnerabilities, performance data on the assets considered for application against the target…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-39 13. Considerations for Deterrence a. General. The deter phase is characterized by preparatory actions that indicate the intent to execute subsequent phases of the operation. Deterrence…

…This form of collaboration is generally not structured and requires individual effort and a team mentality to be successful. Both of these forms of collaboration are aided by participation within the intelligence warfighting function. COLLABORATION AND…

…to remain in one location (this can be directly related to the physical characteristic of target mobility). Generally, a target is more difficult to find or engage on the move. (3) Time to Target Functionality. The…

…MIDB is DoW’s authoritative, all-source repository of worldwide general military and target intelligence. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is the functional manager for MIDB. MIDB’s architecture consists of databases that continuously replicate worldwide…