strategic petroleum reserve

18 August 2014 ATP 2-33.4 A-1 Appendix A Emerging Analytic Techniques This appendix discusses some of the more common techniques in use at the strategic and operational levels. The techniques often incorporate multiple…

…While maximizing unit integrity may reduce JRSOI requirements and allow combat units to be employed more quickly, doing so will often have a direct negative impact on the efficient use of the limited strategic lift. In…

…These forces and capabilities may be available within the joint force or may be required from another theater or from the Reserve Component. The JFC should anticipate and request these forces and capabilities in a timely…

…This includes target data and materials, especially for mission areas like strategic attack and counterair, which are conducted principally by the air and space component. The following sections discuss equipment considerations. Analytical Tools Targeting always requires…

…The level of war at which campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within theaters or other operational areas. Activities at this level link tactics and strategy by establishing operational…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-55 operations designed to achieve the military strategic and operational objectives. Moreover, maneuver by air, land, or maritime forces can be conducted to interdict enemy military potential…

…Such civilians need not be taken into account when assessing collateral damage under the law, though there may be diplomatic or strategic concerns that affect targeting decisions. (2) Requirement to Distinguish Between Military Targets and Civilian…

…Listed in Figure I-2, these precepts flow logically from the broad challenges in the strategic environment to the specific conditions, circumstances, and influences in a JFC’s operational environment. JP 3-0’s text highlights…

…USAF targeteers assigned to US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) conduct nuclear planning in coordination with supported CCDRs and certain allied commanders. However, the supported commander does not control the decision to use nuclear weapons. Effects-based targeting…

…Target Description Targets should be logically and causally tied to objectives at all levels—strategic, operational, and tactical. A target is an entity (person, place, or thing) considered for possible engagement or action to alter or…