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…When coordinating with civilian USG departments and agencies, the joint force HQ should consider that those organizations often have limited capabilities and restricted access to some information. j. Creating Shared Understanding. In one sense, decisions are…

…The purpose of targeting and its associated processes is to provide commanders with a means of linking the end state to objectives designed to attain it, linking those objectives to subordinate effects at all levels, and…

…procedure TACON tactical control TCP theater campaign plan TF task force UCP Unified Command Plan UN United Nations USC United States Code USG United States Government USSTRATCOM United States Strategic Command WMD weapons of mass destruction

…That is, they seek to understand and exploit the complex connections among individual actions, the effects— direct and indirect—that those actions produce, how those effects influence the states and behaviors of complex systems in the…

…The land or maritime commander’s intent and CONOPS should clearly state how interdiction will enable or enhance land or maritime force maneuver in the AO and what is to be accomplished with interdiction (as well…

…Question at All reasoning is an attempt to figure something out, to answer some question, to Issue meet some requirement: * State the question at issue clearly and precisely. « Express the question in several ways to clarify…

…While both joint and Air Force doctrine state that one individual will normally be dual- hatted as COMAFFOR and JFACC, the two responsibilities are different, and should be executed through different staffs. Normally, the COMAFFOR function…

…Planning guidance must clearly state CID requirements, including such things as which CID systems will be used, who will have authority to declare a track or potential target hostile, etc. For further guidance on CID, see…

…To ensure prompt and timely support, the supported CCDR and Commander, United States Strategic Command (CDRUSSTRATCOM), may authorize direct liaison between the SCA and applicable United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) component(s). Joint force component commands…

…An all-source examination of potential target systems to determine relevance to stated objectives, military importance, and priority of attack. Also called TSA. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) target system assessment. The broad assessment…

…All requests for imagery or other intelligence support for areas within the United States are subject to USG intelligence oversight regulations and Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5240.1, DOD Intelligence Activities. DOD intelligence component capabilities…

…Assessment Levels and Measures Assessment Levels and Measures End state and objectives End state and mission Objectives Effects Tasks Mission Objectives Effects Tasks Mission Objectives Tasks National strategic Theater strategic Operational Tactical Assessed using measures of…

…campaign transition to a new phase, branch, or sequel? › How are operations impacting follow-on or end state considerations? CA consists of the same elements as OA, but is an amalgamation of component operational, rather than…

…The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President. (See JP 3-27, Homeland Defense) SECTION B. A PHASING…

…Destruction of an entire building may not be required if the stated objective is to destroy a specific portion of the building based on the function (critical element) conducted within that section of the

…Planning begins with the end state in mind, providing a unifying purpose around which actions and resources are focused. b. Joint operation planning occurs within APEX, which is the department-level system of joint policies, processes…

…targets USAAC United States Army Air Corps USAFE United States Air Forces Europe USJFCOM United States Joint Forces Command USSOCOM United States Special Operations Command USSTRATCOM United States Strategic Command USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command WMD…

…Therefore, JFCs seek a clear understanding of the national/coalition strategic end state and how military operations support that end state. c. Transfer to Civil Authority. In many cases, the United States will transfer responsibility for…

…TSA is equally applicable to systems and capabilities associated with both nation-state and non-state actors. The TSA process enables additional, more detailed stages of target development. Note: While crisis action planning may necessitate a…

…Therefore, the patient, resolute, and persistent pursuit of national strategic end state conditions for as long as necessary to achieve them often is the requirement for success.