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…Unexplained loss, destruction, or forgery of government identification cards and passports. Recurring unexplained disruption of public utilities. Reports of terrorist acts or extortion attempts against local government leaders and business persons. Murder or kidnapping of government…

34 Targets for consideration come from a variety of sources. Many are developed pre- conflict and confirmed during planning. These may or may not come from a theater joint target list (JTL) maintained in peacetime. JTLs…

…The destructive power and range of modern weapons, coupled with the high intensity and rapid tempo of modern combat, increase the potential for fratricide. Commanders must be aware of those situations that increase the risk of…

…The AFNOSC directs activities of the Regional NOSCs and wing- level network control centers to ensure integrity of the Air Force segment of the global information grid. Health of the network directly impacts targeting capability. Air…

…Raids end with a planned withdrawal upon completion of the assigned mission. f. Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities. Security and defense of the US homeland is the USG’s top responsibility and is…

…For example, if the location or phone number of the HVI is unknown, but the analyst knows the location and phone number of the HVI’s spouse or known business contact, these social contacts of the…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-63 i. Legitimacy. Military activities during the stabilize phase should sustain the legitimacy of the operation and of the emerging or host government. During operations where a…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting i FOREWORD Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed authoritative ideas that…

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…

…As shown in figure 5-13, node D has the highest measure of degree centrality in that it has the most number of direct links with other nodes. Node D is also an example of a…

…Enhancement of CBRN defense capabilities may reduce incentives for a first strike by an enemy with WMD. (c) The combination of active and passive defense can reduce the effectiveness or success of an enemy’s use…

…Results of this effort may be published as lists of tasks or desired effects in the AOD. Finally, considerations of the LOAC and ROE for the conflict will directly affect all phases of the tasking process…

…Generate a list of indicators or signposts in order to detect the beginnings of the event.  Step 7. Consider the scope of positive and negative consequences and their relative impact.  Step 8. Monitor the…

20 discussion of effects, with examples of the types mentioned above, see AFDD 2, Chapter Five. TARGETING RESPONSIBILITIES DURING FORMAL PLANNING Targeteers and other planners should keep the foregoing effects-based concepts in mind while building…

108 CFC combined force commander CIA Central Intelligence Agency CIB CID combined integration board combat identification CJCSI Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff instruction CMSA cruise missile support agency COA course of action COD combat operations division…

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 2 principle reinforces a tenet of airpower (synergistic effects), which entails the proper application of a coordinated force across multiple domains.4 The third principle emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature…

63 Units in the field perform some of the TA functions, but “ownership” of TA should be at the functional (or Service) component level. Incorporating all the elements listed above into an amalgamated TA effort owned…

…The mission analysis step of JOPP facilitates the development of the commander’s objectives. Theater-strategic and national guidance also shape the commander’s objective(s). An important result of mission analysis is the commander’s…

…Surveillance and reconnaissance are important elements of the intelligence function that support information collection across the range of military operations. JFCs require wide-area surveillance of the operational area that is focused on planned collection requirements…