operational security

…A target’s operational importance is determined by conducting an assessment to determine if engaging the target is consistent with planned operations and will help achieve the commander’s objective(s) and the end state. Characteristics…

…TARGETING CONSIDERATIONS FOR STABILITY OPERATIONS Targeting is a discipline that is relevant across the entire range of military operations. This publication emphasizes the critical role targeting plays as part of the ongoing battle rhythm in major…

…Joint Air Tasking Cycle Joint Air Tasking Cycle meetings or sub-processes common products of this phase Italic Text Bold Text teams and staff agencies involved ACO airspace control order ALLOREQ allocation request AOD air operations…

…Most destructive IO attacks will either support or be considered strategic attacks or interdiction operations. Therefore, planners, operators, and targeteers should carefully consider prospective IO target nominations when making apportionment decisions. For further information, see JP…

…Joint fires that assist air, land, maritime, and special operations forces to move, maneuver, and control territory, populations, airspace, and key waters. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) joint force. A general term applied to…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-65 For further information on redeployment, refer to JP 3-35, Deployment and Redeployment Operations. For further guidance on considerations for termination of operations, refer to JP…

Organizing for Joint Operations IV-3 (3) Cyberspace operations employ cyberspace capabilities primarily to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace. Such operations include computer NETOPS and activities to operate and defend DOD information networks. For more…

…Assessment actions and measures help commanders adjust operations and resources as required, determine when to execute branches and sequels, and make other critical decisions to ensure current and future operations remain aligned with the mission and…

…For additional details, see JP 1-04, Legal Support to Military Operations.

…It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for US military coordination with other US Government departments…

Organizing for Joint Operations IV-5 points. For example, Figure IV-2 depicts notional operational and strategic COGs (there could be more). It shows each as a sub-system composed of related nodes and clarifies that…

…Under peacetime conditions, the CCDR will exercise logistic authority consistent with the peacetime limitations imposed by legislation, DOD policy or regulations, budgetary considerations, local conditions, and other specific conditions prescribed by SecDef or CJCS. (2) Operational…

…For further guidance on GEOINT, refer to JP 2-03, Geospatial Intelligence Support to Joint Operations. h. Physical Environment (1) Weather, terrain, and sea conditions can significantly affect operations and logistic support of the joint force…

…In some past operations, restrictions from the combatant commander impacting targeting were also published in FRAGOs. Fire Support Annex. The fire support annex to an OPORD may also contain additional guidance or information concerning targeting. Coalition…

…This concern for reduced CD usually results in stability operations having more restrictive ROE than typical major combat operations, and targeteers can expect a much larger restricted target list (RTL). All planners and operators must remain…

…For further guidance on legal support, refer to JP 1-04, Legal Support to Military Operations. For further guidance on religious affairs, refer to JP 1-05, Religious Affairs in Joint Operations. For further guidance on…

…Information management (IM), knowledge sharing, an understanding of the operational environment, and a sound battle rhythm facilitate decision making. c. This chapter discusses factors related to “commander-centric” leadership, and then focuses on operational art and…

The Art of Joint Command II-5 supports operational art with a general methodology using elements of operational design for understanding the situation and the problem. The methodology helps the JFC and staff to understand conceptually…

…Joint operation planning is the mechanism by which a JFC translates national military objectives into viable plans and orders for conducting military operations. The joint targeting process occurs within this context. The Joint Targeting Cycle General…

…The first session is a review of completed operation (for example, the last 24 hours), focusing on the operational level and progress toward the JFC’s objectives. It should include an intelligence forecast of anticipated adversary…