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S2 briefing · 2022-03-30

5th Generation Warfare: History, Modern Context, and (Some) Solutions

osophy of the universe itself so thinking about this topic is not for the faint of heart for the first four generations of warfare we can think of these topics as different ages of warfare all…
Military Doctrine and History · 2024-06-02

Anatomy of a Drone Strike: Deliberate Targeting

…52 bombing campaign of North Vietnam was a textbook case of deliberate targeting same with the surgical strikes in bagad on the eve of the Iraqi Invasion generally speaking when you think of a massive bombing…
The Wire · 2024-11-15

The Wire - November 15, 2024

…The idea of a “Shadow Cabinet” is interesting in that this idea likely originated from a variety of sources. For one, most European political systems include the use of a Shadow Cabinet as part of official…
The Wire · 2026-04-03

The Wire - April 3, 2026

So far, the full list of military commanders fired over the past 24 hours is as follows: General Randy George - Chief of Staff of the United States Army General David Hodne - Commanding General, U.S. Army…
Intelligence Analysis
Military manual · ATP 2-33.4

ATP 2-33.4, page 130

Intelligence Analysis

Army Techniques Publication: Intelligence Analysis

…Reports of large donations to new or revamped organizations. Reports of payment to locals for engaging in subversive or hostile activities. Reports of the formation of opposition paramilitary or militia organizations. Reports of lists of targets…
Intelligence Analysis
Military manual · ATP 2-33.4

ATP 2-33.4, page 132

Intelligence Analysis

Army Techniques Publication: Intelligence Analysis

…Commodities indicators Indicators of Negative Food-Related Activities Diversion of crops or meat from markets. Unexplained shortages of food supplies when there are no reports of natural causes. Increased reports of foodstuffs pilfering. Sudden increase in…
Intelligence Analysis
Military manual · ATP 2-33.4

ATP 2-33.4, page 131

Intelligence Analysis

Army Techniques Publication: Intelligence Analysis

…Unexplained loss, destruction, or forgery of government identification cards and passports. Recurring unexplained disruption of public utilities. Reports of terrorist acts or extortion attempts against local government leaders and business persons. Murder or kidnapping of government…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 175

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

Principles of Joint Operations A-3 g. Security (1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. (2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 176

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-0 the organization that uses it while potentially enhancing the legitimacy of the opposing party. (3) Commanders at all levels must ensure their personnel are properly trained─including knowing and…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 117

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-11 and provide a crisis response capability while promoting US influence and access. Joint force presence often keeps unstable situations from escalating into larger conflicts. The sustained…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 107

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

V-1 CHAPTER V JOINT OPERATIONS ACROSS THE RANGE OF MILITARY OPERATIONS 1. Introduction a. The range of military operations is another fundamental construct that provides context. Military operations vary in scope, purpose, and conflict intensity…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 80

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

Chapter III III-28 JP 3-0 (2) Maneuver joint forces to achieve a position of advantage over an enemy. (3) Provide mobility for joint forces to facilitate their movement and maneuver without delays caused by…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 130

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

Chapter V V-24 JP 3-0 (5) Conflict prevention consists of diplomatic and other actions taken in advance of a predictable crisis to prevent or limit violence, deter parties, and reach an agreement before armed…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 2

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

This revised edition of Joint Publication 3-0, Joint Operations, reflects the current guidance for conducting joint activities across the range of military operations and is the basis for U.S. participation in multinational operations where…
Targeting
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9

AFDD 2-1.9, page 128

Targeting

Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting

…The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed. (JP 1-02) restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of…
Targeting
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9

AFDD 2-1.9, page 116

Targeting

Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting

106 Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR). As the lead foreign affairs agency and the enabler of US diplomacy, the State Department has a unique perspective on the nations of the world. Such…
Joint Operations
Military manual · JP 3-0

JP 3-0, page 36

Joint Operations

Joint Publication: Joint Operations

…Echelon of command, size of units, types of equipment, and types and location of forces or components may often be associated with a particular level, but the strategic, operational, or tactical purpose of their employment depends…
The Wire · 2024-04-07

The Wire Weekly Rollup - April 7-13, 2024

e targeted for financial reasons the seizure of a container ship is new and May signal a change in Iranian policy with regards to the street of horu Waterway on the hom front in the United…
The Wire · 2024-09-30

The Wire - September 30, 2024

…The city of Okeechobee is under a state of defacto martial law as the Chief of Police Donald Hagan signs a Local State of Emergency declaration nullifying the 2nd Amendment. The possession of firearms in public…
The Wire · 2025-07-07

The Wire - July 7, 2025

…Beyond these initial factual details, the timing of events becomes unclear. However, as this situation was unfolding, a group of insurgents were observed maneuvering tactically to the west of the facility, taking up a position haphazardly…