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…Reports of thefts or sudden shortages of chemicals, which could be used in the clandestine manufacture of explosives. Reports of large open-market purchases of explosives-related chemicals without an identifiable industrial use. Appearance of manufactured…

Chapter IV IV-12 JP 3-0 separate theater of operations) within a single boundary for the purposes of C2, sustainment, protection, or mutual support. A theater of war does not normally encompass a GCC’s…

…Unity of Command (1) The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander for every objective. (2) Unity of command means that all forces operate under a single commander…

…Denies advancing force the use of infrastructure and installations in withdrawal areas. Establishment of a covering force or rear guard. Covers withdrawal of main body; usually consists of a sub- element of the main force; usually…

…Reports of large donations to new or revamped organizations. Reports of payment to locals for engaging in subversive or hostile activities. Reports of the formation of opposition paramilitary or militia organizations. Reports of lists of targets…

64 Aggregate of TA products: Includes all the results of TA relevant to particular effects and objectives. However, OA may not be able to wait on a complete TA picture before delivering “actionable” advice to commanders…

Chapter 4 QUALITY OF INFORMATION CHECK 4-20. The quality of information check technique evaluates the completeness and soundness of available information, both independently and in conjunction with sources. If a major analytic assessment is planned…

…Change of residence of suspected agitators or opposition leaders. Discovery of message dead drops. Increased smuggling of currency, gold, gems, narcotics, medical supplies, and arms into urban centers. Appearance of abnormal amounts of counterfeit currency. Increase…

…It supports the successful application of several fundamental principles of war (e.g., mass, maneuver, and economy of force). Joint targeting supports unity of effort by providing: (1) Compliance with JFC objectives, guidance, and intent. (2…

…Commodities indicators Indicators of Negative Food-Related Activities Diversion of crops or meat from markets. Unexplained shortages of food supplies when there are no reports of natural causes. Increased reports of foodstuffs pilfering. Sudden increase in…

Principles of Joint Operations A-3 g. Security (1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. (2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence…

… The early and continuous involvement of judge advocates in targeting. Targeting must adhere to the LoW and all applicable rules of engagement (ROE). It is the policy of the Department of War (DoW) to comply…

…The following can assist when using subjective probability: © Draw a circle and allocate slices of the circle or “pie” where the relative size of the slice of pie for a hypothesis represents how likely the analyst…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-0 the organization that uses it while potentially enhancing the legitimacy of the opposing party. (3) Commanders at all levels must ensure their personnel are properly trained─including knowing and…

…this does not imply any level of command authority over air assets.) It may be included as a section of or appendix to the SPINS (and thus of the ATO). Execution Planning and Force Execution Purpose…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-15 (3) All estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of forces against targets under particular conditions of employment. As such, users of this information must use…

…The results of the BDA process are provided in three phases of BDAREPs: 1. Phase I reporting contains an initial physical damage assessment of hit or miss based usually upon single source data. Reporting timeline: 1…

…The size of these operational areas and the types of forces employed within them depend on the scope and nature of the mission and the projected duration of operations. b. Combatant Command-Level Areas. GCCs conduct…

…The last section outlines the role of judge advocates (JAs) in targeting. Targeting must adhere to the LOAC and all applicable ROE. It is the policy of the DOD that the Armed Forces of the United…

…Reserves provide a quantity of stored resources that may be used when the normal supply of the resource is disrupted. Assessment of reserves depends upon the estimation of the system use or flow rate. The measure…