…The examples are designed to provide a starting point for more in-depth specific analysis for an operation. Development and refinement of indicators is an important activity that links all-source analysis to planning requirements and…

…The actions and effects in any causal chain can derive from any element of national power—economic, political/diplomatic, military, or informational, and may occur at any point across the range of operations from peace to…

…An indicator should measure only one thing and, in combination with other indicators, point only to the phenomenon being studied. Valuable indicators are those that not only are consistent with a specified scenario or hypothesis but…

…These actions include establishing forward presence, preparing the operational area, opening entry points, establishing and sustaining access, receiving follow-on forces, conducting follow-on operations, sustaining the operations, and conducting decisive operations.

…The important point to remember is that the SROE are not tailored to specific military operations. They provide guidance in the absence of operation-specific ROE, and do not contain specific targeting restrictions or considerations based…

…AFOSI is the USAF's focal point for working with US and foreign nation law enforcement and security services to provide timely and accurate threat information in all environments. AFOSI is the only USAF entity with…

…The objective for operational maneuver is usually a COG or decisive point. (4) JFCs should consider various ways and means to help maneuver forces attain positional advantage. For example, SOF may expose vulnerabilities through special reconnaissance…

…Many units specialize in weaponeering or point mensuration for specific munitions or target categories and can provide reachback capability (see Appendix B). Collateral Damage. Collateral Damage is a form of collateral effect that causes unintentional or…

…The force assignment team will normally require several possible weaponeering solutions for each joint desired point of impact (JDPI) or on each target, arranged in order of effectiveness. 3. Collateral Damage Estimation. Every target where a…

…For example, the seizure and defense of lodgment areas by amphibious forces would then serve as initial entry points for the continuous and uninterrupted flow of pre-positioned forces and materiel into the theater. Both efforts…

…Establishing and marking withdrawal routes and traffic control points. Facilitates rapid movement of forces to the rear. Indicates attempt to preserve force by conducting an organized and rapid withdrawal. Preparation of new defensive positions beyond supporting…

…Determining this point for an industry or a military target requires detailed analysis of a target’s operation, including idle plant capacity, replacement substitution and expansion capacity, civilian production use, the production of nonessential military items…

…Standard DPI numbering is also important, and the joint targeting committee is finalizing the adoption of the joint designated point of impact (JDPI) concept using a six-character format with a central numbering registry involving the…

…Elements of Operational Design Elements of Operational Design        Termination Military end state Objective Effects Center of gravity Decisive point Lines of operation and lines of effort   …

…It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War (circa 500 B.C.)

…Exercise participation may reveal points of friction, process errors, and operational limitations that coordination alone may not reveal. Federated partners may also have conflicting priorities if multiple contingencies occur simultaneously in different theaters, as most federated…

…CCIRs help focus IM and help the commander assess the operational environment and identify decision points during operations. CCIRs belong exclusively to the commander. The CCIR list is normally short so that the staff can focus…

…Finally, early development of an exit strategy provided decision points with tangible measures. All parties must have buy-in to execute it together and there must be “top cover” from the civilian side to ensure national…

…The central point of contact within the DOS for intelligence, analysis, and research is the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR). INR produces intelligence studies and analyses, which have provided valuable information in support of targeting…

…All approved targets are weaponeered to include at least the following: › Target identification and description. › Recommended aim points/DPIs. › Desired level(s) of damage, degradation, or exploitation. › Weapon system and munitions recommendations. › Fuzing requirements (if required…