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…The chief of staff normally manages the joint force HQ’s battle rhythm. When coordinating with civilian USG departments and agencies, the joint force HQ should consider that those organizations often have limited capabilities and restricted…

…Operational art is the use of creative thinking by commanders and staffs to design strategies, campaigns, and major operations and organize and employ military forces. It is a thought process that uses skill, knowledge, experience, and…

…The RTL is nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the combined force commander. This list also includes restricted targets directed by higher authorities.] {Words in brackets apply only to the Air Force…

…Achieve and maintain unity of effort within the joint force and between the joint force and US Government, international, and other partners. Leverage the benefits of operating indirectly through partners when strategic and operational circumstances dictate…

…Restraint (1) The purpose of restraint is to limit collateral damage and prevent the unnecessary use of force. (2) A single act could cause significant military and political consequences; therefore, judicious use of force is necessary…

…Assessment is conducted at all levels of the joint force. The JFC should establish a dynamic system, including an assessments cell, to support assessment for all components. Normally, the joint force operations officer will be responsible…

…Items to be considered in the risk assessment include: › Risk to friendly forces (fratricide), risk to non-combatants, and collateral damage potential. › LOAC and ROE compliance. › Increased risk to attacking forces due to accelerated planning and…

40 It is critically important to stress that all estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of a particular force against a particular target, under a particular condition of employment. As such…

…For example, an indirect effect of destroying a communications node or capturing a terrorist cell courier may degrade the effectiveness of the fielded enemy force’s C2 structure. Effects such as this have real benefits, but…

…COCOM, which cannot be delegated, is the authority of a CCDR to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over…

…The operation center director should also have knowledge of target vulnerability and susceptibility to various joint force capabilities. (2) The knowledge required above enables the operation center director to better understand the significance of a report…

…To optimize support to the joint force, commanders should work to automate the steps in the targeting cycle, where possible, in support of deliberate and dynamic targeting while continuing to emphasize due diligence in analysis. This…

…Due to competing demands for limited forces, the joint force provider may recommend allocating a force from one CCDR to another higher priority mission if the risks warrant. If SecDef approves the recommendation, the allocation will…

…Commander’s intent is the commander’s clear and concise expression of what the force must do and the conditions the force must establish to accomplish the mission. It is a succinct description of the commander…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-11 (h) Develop and maintain the JFC’s NSL in coordination with the JFE, if established. (i) Manage theater collection priorities via the joint collection management board and maintain…

…FHA provided by US forces is generally limited in scope and duration; it is intended to supplement or complement efforts of HN civil authorities or agencies with the primary responsibility for providing assistance. DOD provides assistance…

Chapter III III-4 JP 3-60 (d) In multinational operations, the JTCB may be subordinate to a multinational targeting coordination board, with JFCs or their agents representing the joint force on the multinational board. (e…

…Most can be associated in three primary groups related to organizing the joint force, organizing the joint force headquarters, and organizing operational areas to help control operations. Understanding the operational environment helps the JFC understand factors…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets, and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.1 While…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 35 support, and national-to-tactical SIGINT integration. The 480 ISRW leverages federated mission partners to synchronize timely, significant intelligence using a problem-centric, sensor-agnostic approach in support…