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Organizing for Joint Operations IV-7 assigned commands and forces and normally of attached forces within the assigned operational or functional area. (3) Joint Task Forces (JTFs). A JTF is a joint force that is constituted…

…Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment Phase 5: Mission Planning and Force Execution Phase 6: Assessment

…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…

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 composition of joint force staffs should reflect the composition of the joint force to ensure that those responsible for employing joint forces have thorough knowledge of their capabilities and limitations. When possible, JFCs and their…

…The land and maritime force commanders are the supported commanders within their designated areas of operations (AOs). Through C2, JFLCCs and JFMCCs integrate and synchronize movement and maneuver with intelligence, fires, protection, and sustainment and the…

…For more information on SC, refer to JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, and JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning. d. The Combatant Commander’s Strategic Role (1) A CCDR is…

…The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so entails the use of force. CID of all battlespace entities is…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-5 (3) Denial and deception measures. (4) Physical relationships (such as proximity to civilians, noncombatants, or friendly forces, etc.). (5) Dependencies (raw materials, personnel, energy, water, and command/control, etc.). e…

…or multinational forces? If so, is there a current mood of blood vengeance within the clan? Which mosques do clan members attend? Do the imams follow a particular doctrine? Is that doctrine radical or moderate? If…

…Sound doctrine, strategy, and operational art are also required and the discipline of targeting is a vital piece of Air Force operational art. Guided by sound doctrine and strategy, targeting during conflict enables air and space…

…Joint Task Force Planning Guidance and Procedures CJCSI 3900.01B, Position Reference Procedures Other Publications (NOTE: AU publications can be accessed via the Air University Press web-site at http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul…

…During this process, the commanders normally depend upon the operation center director to provide recommendations as to the most appropriate force and/or weapon system as well as the best targets to defer. For example, when…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 41 REFERENCES All websites accessed 05 April 2026. US AIR FORCE DOCTRINE: https://www.doctrine.af.mil/  AFDP 1, The Air Force  AFDP 2-0, Intelligence …

7 › Capabilities analysis. › Commander’s decision and force assignment. › Mission planning and force execution. › Assessment. Commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. This is the most important step in the joint targeting process, because it encapsulates all…

…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…

…As a maneuver element, it can be supported by surface forces in attaining its assigned objectives.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} measures and indicators. Encompassing term…

Glossary GL-9 deployable joint task force augmentation cell. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) desired effects. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) deterrence. The prevention of action by the existence of…

…A prioritized list of targets drawn from the joint target list and nominated by component commanders, appropriate agencies, or the joint force commander’s staff for inclusion on the joint integrated prioritized target list. Also called…