…Traditional ISR, nontraditional ISR such as aircraft targeting pods and radar warning receiver indications, and special operations forces (SOF) may provide initial detection of a potential target for both deliberate and dynamic targeting. In this section…

…For further guidance on SOF involvement in FID, refer to JP 3-05, Special Operations, and JP 3- 05.1, Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations. (3) Security Force Assistance (SFA). SFA is DOD’s contribution…

…peace operations PR personnel recovery ROE rules of engagement SC strategic communication SCA space coordinating authority SecDef Secretary of Defense SFA security force assistance SJA staff judge advocate SO special operations SOF special operations forces SOP…

…However, simply knowing what forces are available does not give the complete operational picture. Planners should consider weather, adversary operations, force protection concerns, operational environment management issues, law of war, ROE, and special instructions constraints. Packaging…

…Preparing the Operational Area (1) Special Operations. SOF play a major role in preparing and shaping the operational area and environment by setting conditions which mitigate risk and facilitate successful follow-on operations. The regional focus…

…TTA provides planners with a variety of tools to help summarize and quantify the effects of non-kinetic operations. Furthermore, it may be necessary to leverage specialized teams, as authorities may reside at CCMD or higher…

…entities for special events. For DSCA operations, DOD supports and does not supplant civil authorities. Within a state, that state’s governor is the key decision maker. (a) The majority of DSCA operations are conducted in…

…Special operations function within a 96-hour planning cycle, but will more often operate within or drive the dynamic targeting process. Certain information operations (IO) capabilities operate within a 96- hour cycle as well, and it…

…These groups include air-to-surface, surface-to-surface, anti-air, target standardization, special effects, and information operations. Principal Service members serve on the JTCG/ME steering committee to direct group activities and funding. The US…

…JOAs are particularly useful when operations are limited in scope and geographic area or when operations are to be conducted on the boundaries between theaters. (2) Joint Special Operations Area. A JSOA is an area of…

…Normally, CT operations require specially trained personnel capable of mounting swift and effective action. CT is often associated with IW. However, terrorism can also occur in conjunction with large- scale traditional combat and require commanders to…

…Prioritization and Special Considerations a. JFC Guidance. Planning and execution of all joint and component targeting should be in accordance with the priorities established by the JFC. The JFC’s guidance should describe the objectives to…

…United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) provides planning and execution of global special operations activities and missions with four components and one sub-unified command, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Within the AOC, SOLE personnel…

…Because support for an insurgency is often covert, many of the operations connected with it are special activities. Due to their extensive unconventional warfare training, Special Forces are well suited to provide this support. Conventional forces…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 7 may require special consideration and caution. Sensitive Target. These are targets for which planned actions warrant Presidential or SecWar approval. Sensitive target criteria are normally delineated by JFCs…

…For additional guidance on C2 of special operations (SO), refer to JP 3-05, Special Operations, and JP 3-05.1, Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations. 3. Intelligence a. Understanding the operational environment is fundamental…

…H-hour was even adjusted for assault operations because of intelligence that indicated a possible compromise. Special operations forces (SOF) reconnaissance and direct action teams provided last-minute information on widely dispersed targets. At H-hour…

Organizing for Joint Operations IV-11 c. HQ also have personal and special staff sections or elements, which perform specialized duties as prescribed by JFC and handle special matters over which the JFC wishes to exercise…

…JP 3-02, Amphibious Operations. l. JP 3-03, Joint Interdiction. m. JP 3-05, Special Operations. n. JP 3-05.1, Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations. o. JP 3-07, Stability Operations. p. JP…

…For more information on SO, refer to JP 3-05, Special Operations. e. Joint HQ Augmentation Options. There are various options available to augment a joint HQ that is forming for joint operations. For more information…