…Commanders should provide subordinate commands with sufficient time to plan, particularly in a crisis action planning situation. They do so by issuing a warning order to subordinates at the earliest opportunity and by collaborating with other…

…Consequently, commanders will integrate foreign language and regional expertise capabilities in contingency, security cooperation, and supporting plans, and provide for them in support of daily operations and activities. For specific planning guidance and procedures regarding language…

…The GCC’s security cooperation strategy provides a framework within which CCMDs engage regional partners in cooperative military activities and development. Ideally, security cooperation activities lessen the causes of a potential crisis before a situation deteriorates…

…During Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR, deployed intelligence personnel provided aircrews and staffs at several locations with critical threat information and airfield data. Taking advantage of the Combat Intelligence System (CIS) capabilities and an emerging global connectivity to…

…them have access to arms or ammunition? Where is their cache or source? Do any of them provide training to other relatives? What are the usual economics of the clan? Can the clan exploit these activities…

…industries or geographic areas intended to cast doubt on the government’s ability to maintain order and provide security and services to the people. Unexplained loss, destruction, or forgery of government identification cards and passports. Recurring…

…shielded with protected civilians may be attacked, and the protected civilians may be considered as collateral damage, provided that the collateral damage is not excessive compared to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated by the…

…Shortly after the helicopters touched down, a special operations AC-130 gunship arrived overhead to provide fire support, if needed. The CH-53Es unloaded the security force, embarked 61 evacuees, and took off for the 350…

…ROE are based on domestic and international law, history, strategy, political concerns, and a vast wealth of operational wisdom, experience, and knowledge provided by military commanders and operators. ROE may be more restrictive than the LOAC…

…This appendix supports the joint targeting cycle by providing a discussion of those aspects of international law that impact targeting decisions. In particular, this appendix discusses issues related to the basic principles of the law of…

…Consistent with laws and policy, the Services will provide capabilities to support CCDR requirements against a variety of threats to national security. These include invasion, CNA, and air and missile attacks. OPERATION EL DORADO CANYON The…

…However, the staff and component commanders typically expect the JFC to issue initial guidance soon after receipt of a mission or tasks from higher authority and provide more detailed planning guidance after the JFC approves an…

…COCOM provides full authority to organize and employ commands and forces as the CCDR considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. In crisis response and combat, or where critical situations require changing the normal logistic process, the…

…Due to their extensive unconventional warfare training, Special Forces are well suited to provide this support. Conventional forces may assist when the situation requires their functional specialties. US forces may provide logistic and training support as…

…Alliances typically have developed command and control (C2) structures, systems, and procedures, with the predominant contributing nation providing the allied force commander. Staffs are integrated, and subordinate commands often are led by senior representatives from member…

…It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and other joint force commanders (JFCs), and prescribes joint doctrine for operations and training. It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces…

…PA plans should provide for open, independent reporting and anticipate and respond to media queries. These plans should provide the maximum disclosure allowed with minimum delay and create an environment between the JFC and reporters that…

…Branch and sequel events may require additional tasks by the joint force, challenging the command with multiple missions (e.g., Operations PROVIDE COMFORT and RESTORE HOPE were peace enforcement operations [PEO] that evolved from FHA efforts…

…with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and secure environment and to provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. (See JP 3-07, Stability Operations) (2) Civil Support…

…Considerations for Dominance The JFC may designate one component or line of operation (LOO) to be the main effort, with other components providing support and other LOOs as supporting efforts. During sustained combat operations, JFCs simultaneously…