strategic petroleum reserve

…Crisis response and limited contingency operations may last for a relatively short period of time (e.g., NEO, strike, raid) or for an extended period of time to attain the national strategic end state (such as…

…At the strategic level, emergency preparedness encompasses those planning activities, such as continuity of operations and continuity of government, undertaken to ensure DOD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to support the President and SecDef…

…The first is the “strategic ring” model, which divides the enemy “organism” into systems along functional lines (like leadership, organic essentials (resources), infrastructure, population, and defense or fighting mechanisms). This technique often yields useful target sets…

…Although often tactical in nature with respect to the ways and means used and duration of the operation, strikes can achieve strategic objectives as did the strike against Libya. (2) Raids are operations to temporarily seize…

…intelligence assessments and supporting GEOINT products for the new contingency, and some consideration to achieving the national strategic objectives of the original contingency through other means. (3) Redeployment in Support of Rotational Requirements. Due to Service…

…Delay in completing the assessment directly affects the flow of strategic lift assets into the region. Additional support forces may be required to build or improve the supporting infrastructure to facilitate follow- on force closure as…

…PO support national/multinational strategic objectives. Military support improves the chances for success in the peace process by lending credibility to diplomatic actions and demonstrating resolve to achieve viable political settlements. (1) PKO are military operations…

…The strategic environment presents five broad national security challenges likely to require the employment of joint forces in the future.  A secure US homeland is the Nation’s first priority.  Deterring our adversaries is…

…The competition continuum describes three broad categories of strategic relationships among actors in the OE: cooperation, competition below armed conflict, and armed conflict/war.6 Much of the targeting process can occur well prior to armed…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-3 supporting forces through subordinate and supporting JFCs to achieve national, theater, and/or multinational strategic objectives. Due to the transnational nature of various enemies or adversaries…

…But others, as evidenced by Operation RESTORE “Today’s US Armed Forces are, I believe, the most capable in our Nation’s history, and these capabilities provide important strategic advantages with respect to nearly any situation…

…It transforms national strategic objectives into activities by development of operational products, which include planning for the mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization of joint forces. Regardless of the commander’s level of involvement, certain…

…While diplomats attempted to resolve the crisis without combat, the coalition’s military forces conducted rapid planning, mobilization, and the largest strategic deployment since World War II. One of the earliest military actions was a maritime…

…Most destructive IO attacks will either support or be considered strategic attacks or interdiction operations. Therefore, planners, operators, and targeteers should carefully consider prospective IO target nominations when making apportionment decisions. For further information, see JP…

…In this phase, the joint operation normally is terminated when the stated military strategic and/or operational objectives have been met and redeployment of the joint force is accomplished. This should mean that a legitimate civil…

…JFCs also may be tasked by the President and SecDef to support diplomatic, economic, and informational actions. (2) The JFC also seeks to isolate the main enemy force from both its strategic leadership and its supporting…

…In smaller conflicts, it may be necessary to consider “strategic” issues, such as how effectively other instruments of national power (like diplomatic, informational, and economic) are integrated with military efforts. This may also require evaluation of…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-9 achieve strategic objectives early or may set the conditions for transition to the next phase of the operation. (5) Stabilize. The stabilize phase is typically characterized…

…The result of a CBRN attack may not be to achieve traditional military objectives, but instead have strategic, operational, psychological, economic, and political impacts. CBRN defense focuses on avoiding CBRN hazards (contamination), protecting individuals and units…

…Commander, AFNWC is dual-hatted as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Strategic Systems with a mission to deliver nuclear capabilities warfighters use every day to deter and assure. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center…