…Applying theory is effective in situations where analysts are attempting to predict how large constructs such as nations, religions, or ethnic groups may act or react. (For example, an insurgency begins to develop in Turkey. Analysts…

…The two most common variations on this technique are the five-ring model (using the rings specified above) and similar seven-ring “national elements of value” model. Another common technique begins with the COG as a…

…Sensitive targets exceed national-level thresholds such as high collateral damage or collateral effect (e.g., versus civilian population, property, infrastructure, facilities); adverse political or diplomatic ramifications (e.g., near the territory of surrounding states); environmental…

…The S-2 has additional planning and support considerations for a sensitive site due to national and strategic implications. (See ATTP 3-90.15 and JP 3-31 for additional information on sensitive site exploitation.)

…may be initiated. National and local HN authorities may be contacted and offered support. Key infrastructure may be seized or otherwise protected. Civil IM, which is broadly tasked to support the overall intelligence collection on the…

…Metrics The SD should develop metrics to determine if air operations are properly linked to the overall air and space strategy and the larger hierarchy of campaign and national objectives. These metrics evaluate the results achieved…

…This planning is more flexible and responsive to changing events. › Operational Design/Cam- paign Planning tran- slates national and theater strategy into strategic and operational concepts through develop- ment of plans for theater campaigns.They embody…

…The JFC’s SJA can provide interpretations of host nation, ROE, and LoW issues. The JFC public affairs advisor can provide public perception of target prosecution and any detrimental second- or third-order effects. Information planners…

…of the many “functional target systems” identified in Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) handbooks within a particular theater, such as infrastructure targets across a whole region or nation (like electrical power or petroleum, oil, and lubricants [POL…