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…A criterion used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment that is tied to measuring the attainment of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect. Also called MOE…

…A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the…

…Operations in this phase continue pursuit of the national strategic end state. These operations typically begin with significant military involvement, to include some combat, and then move increasingly toward enabling civil authority as the threat wanes…

…The Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 (Title 10, USC, Section 161). b. The National Security Strategy of the United States of America. c. National Defense Strategy of the United States of America…

…require cross-functional participation by other joint force staff elements and collaboration with various intelligence organizations, USG departments and agencies, and nongovernmental centers that possess relevant expertise. The JFC must consider the best way to manage…

…Headquarters, Department of the Army FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ATP 2-33.4 Intelligence Analysis August 2014 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors only, because it requires protection as specified…

…Like other contrarian methods, “what if” analysis must begin by stating the conventional analytic line and then stepping back to consider what alternative outcomes are too important to dismiss, no matter how unlikely.

…United States. It provides guidance to joint force commanders (JFCs) and their subordinates for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing joint military operations. Although individual Services may accomplish tasks and missions in support of Department of Defense…

…Accordingly, the JFC should grant some joint force organizations (CA directorate/CMOC) authority for direct coordination with key outside organizations—such as USG interagency elements from the Departments of State or Homeland Security, national intelligence agencies…

…In international law, the attitude of impartiality during periods of war adopted by third states toward a belligerent and subsequently recognized by the belligerent, which creates rights and duties between the impartial states and the belligerent…

…The physical or behavioral state of a system that results from an action, a set of actions, or another effect. 2. The result, outcome, or consequence of an action. 3. A change to a condition, behavior…

…attempt to meld them as seamlessly as possible. › EBO should focus on achievement of objectives and end state; all intended effects should logically support their achievement and objectives at all levels must be logically tied together…

…Department of State (DOS) is the lead foreign affairs agency and enabler of US 46 For additional information DTRA, see DoDD 5105.62, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

…Title 32, United States Code. National Guard. Available online at the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Law Revision Counsel Web site at http://uscode.house.gov/, accessed 23 July 2014. WEB SITES Central…

Glossary GL-11 engaged US Government agencies and departments for the purpose of achieving an objective. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) intervention. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) joint fires. Fires delivered…

…list D3A decide, detect, deliver, and assess DIA Defense Intelligence Agency DOD Department of Defense DOE Department of Energy DOS Department of State DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency ETF electronic target folder F2T2EA find, fix, track…

…A decision as to classification of an object as a military objective and allocation of resources for its attack is dependent upon its value to an enemy states war-supporting or war-sustaining effort (including its…

…Unified Action Unified Action Unified Action Intergovernmental Organizations Multinational Forces US Joint Forces Private Sector and Others Nongovernmental Organizations US Government Departments and Agencies The joint force commander plans, coordinates, synchronizes, and, when appropriate, integrates military…

…Although individual Services may accomplish tasks and missions in support of Department of Defense (DOD) objectives, the primary way DOD employs two or more Services (from two Military Departments) in a single operation, particularly in combat…