national security

…These operations are different from nation assistance primarily because they occur on short notice to provide aid in specific crises or similar events rather than as more deliberate programs to promote long-term regional stability. FHA…

…Attacking these may violate the laws of war (e.g., cultural and religious sites, embassies belonging to noncombatant countries, hospitals, schools) or interfere with friendly relations with other nations, indigenous populations, or governments. NSLs are not…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting i FOREWORD Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed authoritative ideas that…

…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…

…Stability operations is an overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to

…From this relative positioning of forces, security is enhanced and massing of forces can be facilitated. Also inherent in linear operations is the security of rear areas, especially LOCs between sustaining bases and fighting forces. Protected…

…grounds, money transfers, and/or messengers. Target selection to produce the desired effects for the information campaign. National and/or Regional Leadership: Emir or front commander level leader of a region directing the political agenda, directing…

…For example, during stability operations, military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence operations, the application of lethal fires is normally greatly restricted, making nonlethal capability use the dominant feasible option. The considerations for use of nonlethal capabilities…

…The control and management of joint capabilities typically resides at a JTF or higher joint command or national agency. But operational circumstances could dictate that low-level tactical units exercise selective or routine control of certain…

…Targets on this list require national-level approval to strike. The restricted target list is a list of targets that have specific restrictions imposed upon them. Actions on restricted targets are prohibited until coordinated and approved…

…FDOs are developed for each instrument of national power, but they are most effective when used in combination. (1) Military FDOs can be initiated before or after unambiguous warning. Deployment timelines, combined with the requirement for…

…application of combat power. (2) Maneuver is the movement of forces in relation to the enemy to secure or retain positional advantage, usually in order to deliver—or threaten delivery of—the direct and indirect fires…

…Additionally, the JFC coordinates with OGAs to facilitate coherent use of all instruments of national power in achieving national strategic objectives. b. Force Projection (1) The President and SecDef may direct a CCDR to resolve a…

…ROE provide a framework that encompasses national policy goals, mission requirements, and the law. ROE are directive in nature and must be issued by competent military authorities. Essentially, ROE are rules for a particular operation that…

Executive Summary xv Movement and Maneuver This function encompasses the disposition of joint forces to conduct operations by securing positional advantages before or during combat operations and by exploiting tactical success to achieve operational and strategic…

16 Cross, or with the governments of other nations. Such organizations may also hold veto power over targeting decisions made by military commanders. › There may be more direct interest in and influence on operations from high…

…OPLANs for contingencies that support the CCDR’s TCP generally do not include security COMMON OPERATING PRECEPT Plan for and manage operational transitions over time and space.

…As the JFC’s mission requires, the protection function also extends beyond force protection to encompass protection of US noncombatants; the forces, systems, and civil infrastructure of friendly nations; and interorganizational partners. Protection capabilities apply domestically…

…Target vetting leverages the expertise of the national intelligence community to verify the accuracy and fidelity of the intelligence and analysis used to develop the target. Additionally, vetting reviews individual targets’ compliance with the LOAC and…

…The A3 can also represent the air component commander’s prioritized target equities to the JFC, the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise, and national agencies. In some cases, the A3 will directly oversee the AOC…