…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…

…America is a democratic nation. Arab cultures will accept American-style democracy. = When asked why the enemy was not pinned down by fire, the platoon leader replied: “Our suppressive fire was inadequate.” The fallacy in this…

…The International Committee of the Red Cross and national Red Cross societies also use these symbols. (2) The Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War authorizes use of symbols to…

…CMO may include activities and functions normally the responsibility of the local, regional, or national governments. CMO are conducted to minimize civil-military friction and threats from the civil component, maximize support for operations, and meet…

…Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations and Host Nation Coordination. There is an increased need for the military to work with interorganizational and HN authorities to plan and conduct military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence operations and…

…Deployed joint forces must be capable of understanding and effectively communicating with native populations, local and national government officials, and coalition partners. Supporting this capability should be an understanding of the regional and local culture, economy…

…OPERATION JOINT ENDEAVOR Beginning in December 1995, US and allied nations deployed peace operations forces to Bosnia in support of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. Task Force EAGLE, comprised of 20,000 American soldiers (primarily from the 1st…

…ROE constrain the actions of US military forces to ensure their actions are consistent with domestic and international law, national policy, and objectives. Although ROE are not law, they are authoritative restrictions issued at the appropriate…

…The United States employs its military capabilities in support of its national security goals in a variety of military operations (Figure I-6). Operations generally involve military action or the accomplishment of a strategic, operational, or…

…The intelligence warfighting function can leverage support from the Defense intelligence enterprise or partner nations, and non-military members of the intelligence community. An enterprise is a cohesive organization whose structure, governance systems, and culture support…

…Illicit finance networks represent a critical vulnerability of state and non-state adversaries threatening US national security. Employing CTF activities are the means to detect, counter, contain, disrupt, deter,

…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

…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.)

…Americans and other foreign nationals had sought shelter in the Embassy compound that day as the reign of Somali dictator Siad Barre disintegrated into a confused battle for control of Mogadishu. The next day, Operation EASTERN…

…and enable civil authority phases. Operations to neutralize or eliminate potential stabilize phase enemies may be initiated. National and local HN authorities may be contacted and offered support. Key infrastructure may be seized or otherwise protected…

…Surveillance of host-nation government or mission force facilities and personnel. Activities Directed Against the Government or Mission Force Within the Population Failure of police and informer nets to report accurate information, which may indicate sources…

…For further guidance on procedures for deployment health activities, refer to DOD Instruction 6490.03, Deployment Health. (5) Host-Nation Support (HNS). HNS requires interaction with the HN government to establish procedures for requesting support and…

…It is the national intelligence database for foreign document and media exploitation and translations management. It is the single, comprehensive bibliographic reference for all available primary source foreign technical and military documents and their translations. Harmony…

…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…

…Coordination and deconfliction of multinational forces may lead to additional challenges and should be addressed during planning through liaison officers and/or representatives of the respective nations. (2) Compressed Decision Cycle. Successful engagement of TSTs may…