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…Losing the capability to operate effectively in cyberspace can greatly diminish the JFC’s freedom of action. While various actions (such as computer network defense [CND] and the consideration of branches to current operations) contribute individually…

…A concept is a generalized idea of a thing or a class of things. People do not always share the same concept of a thing. For example, the concept of happiness means something different to each…

…goals. (1) Sensitive targets refer to those targets for which planned actions warrant President or the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) review and approval. Criteria normally are delineated in plans, orders, and/or ROE by combatant commanders…

…Generate a list of indicators or signposts in order to detect the beginnings of the event.  Step 7. Consider the scope of positive and negative consequences and their relative impact.  Step 8. Monitor the…

Glossary GL-11 outlined in the commander’s guidance and ensures compliance with the law of war and rules of engagement. (JP 3-60) 3. In computer modeling and simulation, the process of determining the degree…

…The Department’s Office of Intelligence and CI provides timely technical intelligence analysis supporting policymakers, national security missions in defense, homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, and energy security. The Department of the Treasury (DOT) can support…

…area security, air and missile defense, and personnel recovery. 6-30. Protection can be achieved through knowledge and understanding. An intelligence summary may provide Soldiers with indicators or warnings of a specific threat tactic. This knowledge…

…Logistic forces, like all other forces, must be capable of self-defense, particularly if they deploy alone or in advance of other military forces. (2) Facilities. JFCs need to plan for the early acquisition (leasing) of…

…Targeting and attack functions are accomplished in accordance with the LOAC and international agreements and conventions, as well as rules of engagement (ROE) approved by the President and Secretary of Defense for a particular operation. Military…

…When forces are transferred between combatant commands, the command relationship the gaining commander will exercise (and the losing commander will relinquish) over these forces must be specified by the Secretary of Defense. Tactical control provides sufficient…

…Military support to PB may include rebuilding roads, reestablishing or creating government entities, or training defense forces. (4) Peacemaking. This is the process of diplomacy, mediation, negotiation, or other forms of peaceful settlement that arranges an…

…The elements are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts and are organized into groups, branches, or areas. The uniform graphic formulation of the semantic structure of information on the method of gathering knowledge…

…defense, and delay simultaneously. These conflicting patterns may result from intentional deception, imprecise execution, temporary indecision, random activity, or incomplete or inaccurate information. 4-44. The analyst requires a thorough knowledge of the threat and of…

Glossary GL-10 JP 3-60 target of opportunity. 1. A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be included in deliberate targeting that, when detected or located, meets criteria specific…

…Examples of COAs are funding construction operations, conducting a raid on a mosque, or selling arms to a foreign nation. Figure A-1 is an example of the layout of a Futures Wheel. Figure A-1…

…Mathematical analysis is the use of simple mathematical ratios to answer intelligence questions. This normally includes the use of ratios or the comparison of gross numbers. The following scenarios show examples of ratio comparisons.

…picture or to conduct an analysis of adversary systems. These supporting capabilities include combat support agencies and national intelligence agencies (e.g., National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency [NGA…

…14 For additional information on international law, the Law of War, and legal support, see AFDP 3-84, Legal Support, JP 3-84, Legal Support, and Department of Defense (DoD) Law of War Manual. 15 See…

…This task integrates offensive and defensive operations and capabilities to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority and force protection. These operations are designed to destroy or negate enemy aircraft and missiles, both before…

…Reserves must have a high degree of mobility to respond where needed. JFCs may be required to dedicate combat forces to provide for LOC and base defense. Vulnerability increases as operations extend and attacking forces are