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…For example a power grid that supports an enemy airbase, but also supports civilian cities/towns is dual-use, but might be considered a legitimate military target. A target such as this would need to be…

…When cities were struck in past wars, none doubted that civilians, embassies, hospitals, and schools would be in harm’s way. Today, our ability to strike precisely has created the impression that sensitive sites can be…

…This technique can highlight new or additional analytic insights within an old intelligence problem or a new one. Sorting data before you begin analyzing transactions, such as communications intelligence or transfers of goods, is very helpful…

…This should only be done when commanders’ priority given to the new target exceeds that of the old. Proper planning (for such things as on-call assets) can mitigate much of this opportunity cost, however. Handling…

…rear area was centered around the separate sites of the embassy compound, port, and airfield in the city of Mogadishu, while its operational area was widely scattered around the towns and villages of the interior. The…

…Examples are open cities, civilians, prisoner of war (POW) camps, hospitals, etc. (3) Similarly, the law of war requires that combatants wear uniforms, insignia, or other clearly identifiable markings. Facilities such as hospitals and POW camps…

…It seemed unlikely in any case that those sheltered at the Embassy could travel safely through the embattled city to the airport. By 4 January, it had become apparent that the Embassy’s only hope lay…

…Task Force Freedom began operations to rebuild Kuwait City. The end of major combat operations did not bring an end to conflict. The coalition conducted peace enforcement operations, humanitarian relief, security operations, extensive weapons and ordnance…

…Signal with flares or city lights (turned off or on) as convoy approaches. Absence of the ordinary children in the area, merchants at a market. Key Indicators, Observables, and Signatures (Indicating Something is About to Happen…

…JUST CAUSE l Vietnam 1965-73 l RESTORE HOPE l Operation OVERLORD l DESERT STORM l Hue City l URGENT FURY Rear Area Rear Area Forward Line of Own Troops Forward Line of Own Troops Forward…

…Intelligence analysis is the mental process of receiving and interpreting old and new information (raw data) from designated collection assets as well as from open sources (civilians, Soldiers on the battlefield, or civil affairs), and integrating…

… Blocking refers to the human inability to effectively develop new ideas while keeping old ideas in active storage in short-term memory. When people cannot immediately input their ideas because they have to wait for…

…The new joint force HQ may use personnel and equipment, especially communications equipment, from the old HQ, or it may require augmentation from different sources. One technique is to transfer C2 in several stages. Another technique…