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…Although there may be no clearly defined threat, the essential elements of US military operations should be safeguarded. The uncertain nature of the situation, coupled with the potential for rapid change, require that OPSEC be an…

…An enemy may use WMD against other multinational partners, especially those with little or no defense against these weapons, to disintegrate the alliance or coalition. (a) Intelligence and other joint staff members advise JFCs of an…

…A consolidated list of selected targets, upon which there are no restrictions placed, considered to have military significance in the joint force commander’s operational area. Also called JTL. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60…

…Personnel should stay alert even in an operation with little or no perceived risk. JFCs must take measures to prevent complacency and be ready to counter activity that could bring harm to units or jeopardize the…

…Some international parties will oppose almost any US military commitment, no matter how limited or benign, solely to restrain the exercise of American power. In such circumstances, friendly surrogates assisted by US joint forces may be…

…JFCs need to plan for the early acquisition (leasing) of real estate and facilities for force and logistic bases where temporary occupancy is planned and/or the HN provides inadequate or no property. Early negotiation for…

…The changes may be very subtle, but if not made, achievement of the military objectives may no longer support the political goals, legitimacy may be undermined, and force security may be compromised. b. Offensive (1) The…

…Alert may come with little or no notice. (2) JFCs must carefully consider the movement of forces and whether to recommend the formation and or movement of multinational forces. At times, movement of forces can contribute…

…Risk management does not inhibit a commander’s flexibility and initiative; remove risk altogether (or support a zero-defects mindset); dictate a GO/NO-GO decision to take a specific action; sanction or justify violating the…

*ATP 2-33.4 Army Techniques Publication Headquarters No. 2-33.4 ; Department of the Army Washington, DC, 18 August 2014 Intelligence Analysis Contents Page PART ONE ANALYSIS FUNDAMENTALS AND SKILLS Chapter 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTELLIGENCE…

…Under ideal circumstances there may be little or no opposition; however, commanders should anticipate opposition and plan the operation like any combat operation. (3) NEOs, conducted in an uncertain or hostile operational environment, are similar to…

…An individual may also develop extremist viewpoints with no apparent external support system and decide to commit acts of violence as an individual commitment to action. 5-75. Another type of individual may be a delusional…

…According to Admiral Jeremiah, the intelligence community had reported: “There was no indication the Indians would test in the near term.” Such a conclusion by the community would fail to distinguish an unproven hypothesis from a…

…Some of the simple rules to be followed include—  Never censor an analyst’s ideas no matter how unconventional they might sound.  Find out what prompted the thought, as it might contain the seeds…

…Indicates great effort to support main defensive area with artillery—no withdrawal of maneuver forces from main defense unless defeated. Concentration of armor units in assembly areas in the rear of the main defensive area. Indicates…

…This section is not all-encompassing and is no substitute for legal advice from the appropriate staff judge advocate (SJA) office or designated judge advocate. Constant coordination between planners, operators, and judge advocates is essential. Commanders…

Glossary GL-3 NGA National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency NIST national intelligence support team NJOIC National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center NRO National Reconnaissance Office NSA National Security Agency NSL no-strike list NTTP Navy tactics, techniques…

…Agency (DTRA)  CJCSI 3122.06, Sensitive Target Approval and Review (STAR) Process  CJCSI 3160.01, No Strike and Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology  CJCSI 3162.02, Methodology for Combat Assessment  CJCSI 3370.01…

…Levels of War There are no finite limits or boundaries between these levels, but they help commanders visualize a logical arrangement of operations, allocate resources, and Three levels of war—strategic, operational, and tactical—model the…

…Commanders also consider risks to the force and no-strike entities in evaluating available capabilities. Estimates of required weapons or capabilities shape other planning considerations within the joint force. For example, weapons requirements will drive significant…