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…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…

…Military commanders, planners, and legal experts must consider the desired end state and political aims when making targeting decisions. These issues are dealt with further in Appendix A. TARGETING AND TARGETING-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES The combined forces…

…other critical decisions to ensure current and future operations remain aligned with the mission and military end state. Joint Functions Joint functions are related capabilities and activities grouped together to help JFCs integrate, synchronize, and direct…

…Critical thinkers will state the purpose clearly. Being able to distinguish the purpose from other related purposes is an important skill critical thinkers possess. Checking periodically to ensure staying on target with the purpose is also…

…Correlation of Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting During Phase 5 Correlation of Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting During Phase 5       Find Fix Track Target Engage Assess Joint Targeting Cycle Phases End State…

…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…

…Brainstorming can be used in developing threat COAs and in anticipating the actions of other types of threats (state and non-state as well as organizations, groups, and individuals) that can influence the commander’s area…

…DCGS-A will also access nontraditional information sources used by intelligence analysts, such as Army Civil Affairs, Military Information Support Operations, Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, human terrain teams, and Department of Defense Biometrics…

…It gives subordinates the confidence to apply their judgment in ambiguous situations because they know the mission’s purpose, key tasks, and desired end state. 4-44. A defensive mission generally imposes few restrictions on a…

…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…

…The parachute assault forces strategically deployed at staggered times from bases in the continental United States, some in C-141 Starlifters, others in slower C-130 transport planes. One large formation experienced delays from a sudden…

…Step 4 of phase 3 is “effects estimate.” As stated earlier, during this step the desired effect of engaging the target at the target element level is defined and the undesired effects (e.g., collateral damage…

…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…

…The United States Air Force aligns air support operations center capabilities with Army divisions. Aligning air support operations centers provides an effective method to command and control close air support, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and air interdiction…

…Commanders actively consider activities necessary to consolidate gains while seeking to achieve their end state. It is the final exploitation of tactical success. 3-124. If a force achieves its objectives, and the situation makes focusing…

…JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. g. JP 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. h. JP 1-04, Legal Support to Military Operations. i. JP 2…

…Rules of engagement are directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered (JP 3-84). Operational…

…It states the principal tasks required, the responsible subordinate units, and the ways principal tasks complement one another. (See ADP 6-0 for a discussion of command and control.) Operations Process 3-43. Commanders assign missions…

…Functional characteristics generally include: (1) Target normal or reported activity. (2) Target status (state or condition at a given point in time [e.g., operational, inoperative]). (3) Degree, proportion, or percentage of functionality (e.g., function…