steve laws

…JFCs exercise command authorities (i.e., combatant command [command authority] {COCOM}, OPCON, tactical control [TACON], and support) delegated to them by law or senior leaders and commanders over assigned and attached forces. Command relationships is another…

…For doctrine and procedures not ratified by the United States, commanders should evaluate and follow the multinational command’s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and consistent with US law, regulations, and doctrine. For the Chairman of…

…Character assassinations of mission, military, and law enforcement officials. Demands to remove strong anti-position or anti-crime military and law enforcement leaders from office. Calls for the population to cease cooperating with the mission force…

…These are ongoing routine activities that establish, shape, maintain, and refine relations with other nations and domestic civil authorities (e.g., state governors or local law enforcement). Many

…Murder or kidnapping of government, military, and law enforcement officials or mission force personnel. Closing of schools. Reports of attempts to obtain classified information from government officials, government offices, or mission personnel. Table B-6. Propaganda…

…The NSL is not a target list, but contains a list of entities that are protected from the effects of military operations under international law or ROE. Component target nomination list (TNL). Guided by the desired…

…Decreasing success of government law enforcement or military infiltration of opposition or disaffected organizations. Assassination or disappearance of government intelligence sources. Reports of attempts to bribe or blackmail government officials, law enforcement employees, or mission personnel…

…board JTCG/ME Joint Technical Coordinating Committee for Munitions Effectiveness JTF joint task force JTL joint target list JWAC Joint Warfare Analysis Center LOAC law of armed conflict LNO liaison officer MAAP master air attack plan

…mindset); dictate a GO/NO-GO decision to take a specific action; sanction or justify violating the law; or remove the necessity for SOPs. Risk management is relevant at all levels of war, across the range…

…Typical military support includes emergency infrastructure reconstruction, engineering, logistics, law enforcement, HSS, and other activities to restore essential services. For further guidance on stability operations, refer to JP 3-07, Stability Operations, and Department of Defense…

…Issues such as eligibility of beneficiaries, reimbursement for supplies used and manpower expended, and provisions of legal agreements and other laws applicable to the theater must be reviewed. (c) Medical and rehabilitative care provides essential care…

…Inadequate understanding of disposal operations may cause violations of public and international law, confusion over roles and requirements, increased costs, inefficient operations, and negative health implications. Defense Logistics Agency support to the CCDR’s component commands…

…A list of objects or entities characterized as protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/or rules of engagement. Also called NSL. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) observer-target range…

…For doctrine and procedures not ratified by the US, commanders should evaluate and follow the multinational command’s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and consistent with US law, regulations, and doctrine.

…Strikes may be used to punish offending nations or groups, uphold international law, or prevent those nations or groups from launching their own attacks (e.g., Operation EL DORADO CANYON conducted against Libya in 1986, in…

…By law, the President retains command authority over US forces. This includes the authority and responsibility to effectively plan for, organize, coordinate, control, employ, and protect these forces. Nevertheless, the President may deem it prudent or…

…Exclusion zones usually are imposed due to breaches of international standards of human rights or flagrant violations of international law regarding the conduct of states. Situations that may warrant such action include the persecution of the…

…The SJA advises the JFC and other staff members on applicable international and domestic laws, legal custom and practice, multilateral and bilateral agreements with host nations, law of war issues, compliance and interpretation of the ROE…

…This protection may be extended to foreign flag vessels under international law and with the consent of the flag state. Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental…

… Law enforcement.  Defense Forensics Enterprise and forensic-enabled intelligence.  Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear.  Explosive ordnance disposal assets.  Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (also called JIEDDO) capabilities.  Joint Improvised…