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…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) mean point of burst. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) mean point of impact. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) mensuration. The process of…

…A hypothesis is more believable when a consequence of that hypothesis is verified. When a piece of evidence is verified that is supportive of the hypothesis, the hypothesis becomes more believable.  Rule 2. The credibility…

…The probability of a given hypothesis is a function of the probabilities of all the scenarios that would support a hypothesis as being true. The probability of a given scenario is a function of all the…

…The prevention of action by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction and/or belief that the cost of action outweighs the perceived benefits. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) disarmament. The reduction…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-15 such as counterterrorism, WMD, infrastructure capabilities, and orders of battle. This may also include social networks, national communication means, or other key information networks. Responsible organizations conducting target…

…JP 3-0) measure of effectiveness. 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…

…Use of core Army analytical techniques Technique Used for: Often used with: Offensive/ Defensive Stability DSCA Brainstorming • Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and friendly entities. • Developing information collection strategies. • Developing targeting strategies. Delphi techniques. X…

…A functionally, physically, and/or behaviorally related group of regularly interacting or interdependent elements; that group of elements forming a unified whole. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) tactical level of war. The level of…

…As an element of the Army Mission Command System (MCS), the core functions of DCGS-A are tasking of intelligence sensors, processing of data, exploitation of data, and dissemination of intelligence information about the threat, weather…

Executive Summary xv directorate of a joint staff (J-2) (chief of targets), or similar representative, and meets as required to consolidate and prioritize the draft JIPTL and discuss targeting integration and synchronization issues raised by…

…Emir or front commander level leader of a region directing the political agenda, directing of information operations, directing funds to the nodes. Knowledge of the respective populations and terrain providing efficient use of resources. Local target…

…Joint Targeting Working Group The joint targeting working group (JTWG) supports the JTCB by conducting initial collection, consolidation, and prioritization of targets and synchronization of target planning and coordination on behalf of the JFC. The JTWG…

…Results of this effort may be published as lists of tasks or desired effects in the AOD. Finally, considerations of the LOAC and ROE for the conflict will directly affect all phases of the tasking process…

…Examples of COAs are funding construction operations, conducting a raid on a mosque, or selling arms to a foreign nation. Figure A-1 is an example of the layout of a Futures Wheel. Figure A-1…

Executive Summary xviii JP 3-0 Military Engagement, Security Cooperation, and Deterrence Military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence missions, tasks, and actions encompass a wide range of actions where the military instrument of national power is…

…Commodities indicators Indicators of Negative Food-Related Activities Diversion of crops or meat from markets. Unexplained shortages of food supplies when there are no reports of natural causes. Increased reports of foodstuffs pilfering. Sudden increase in…

…NSA provides critical intelligence support to all phases of joint targeting. This support includes analysis of communications networks or other aspects of the information infrastructure, as well as operational SIGINT. Along with other affected members of…

…Change of residence of suspected agitators or opposition leaders. Discovery of message dead drops. Increased smuggling of currency, gold, gems, narcotics, medical supplies, and arms into urban centers. Appearance of abnormal amounts of counterfeit currency. Increase…

…It may include waste disposal, port operations, closing of contracts and other financial obligations, disposition of contracting records and files, clearing and marking of minefields and other explosive ordnance disposal activities, and ensuring that appropriate units…

…X X X Modeling Identifying potential actions of threat, neutral, and friendly entities. • Comparison. • Scientific method. X X X ACH analysis of competing hypotheses DSCA defense support of civil authorities ANALYTIC SUPPORT TO UNIQUE ACTIVITIES 6…