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…The target phase can be time-consuming due to the large number of requirements to satisfy. Target step actions can be initiated and/or completed in parallel with previous phases to enable timely decisions. 4. Output…

…Every target nominated should contribute to attaining the JFC’s objectives. b. Effects-Based. To contribute to the achievement of the JFC’s objectives, targeting is concerned with the creation of specific desired effects through target…

…The characteristics of a system that cause it to suffer a definite degradation (incapability to perform the designated mission) as a result of having been subjected to a certain level of effects in an unnatural (man…

…Rapid application of joint combat power may be required to delay, impede, or halt the enemy’s initial aggression and to deny the enemy its initial objectives. Operations to gain access to theater infrastructure and expand…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-60 communication the enemy is using, or may use as alternate lines of communication, in order to reinforce or resupply his or her forces. (9) Military Advantage. Military advantage refers…

Chapter III III-14 JP 3-60 identifying targeting support and assessment partners or work directly with other combatant commands to provide information to the JS regarding any inter-command targeting coordination. The JS J-2…

Appendix D D-10 JP 3-60 means to ascertain results), depending on the metric applied to either the objective or task. Both qualitative and quantitative metrics should be used to avoid unsound or distorted results…

…CA forces can provide expertise on factors that directly affect military operations to include culture, social structure, economic systems, language, and HNS capabilities. CA may be able to perform functions for limited durations that normally are…

…In addition to the GEOINT support identified in JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations, and JP 2-03, Geospatial Intelligence Support to Joint Operations, NGA’s mission supports national and homeland…

Executive Summary viii JP 3-60 least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage (high-value target [HVT]), then further identifying the subset of those targets which must be acquired and engaged…

…Counterinsurgency operations include support provided to a government in the military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions it undertakes to defeat insurgency. Insurgents will increasingly resort to irregular forms of warfare as effective ways to…

…For further guidance on logistic support, refer to JP 4-0, Joint Logistics. For further guidance on personnel services, refer to JP 1-0, Joint Personnel Support. For further guidance on legal support, refer to JP…

…Command includes both the authority and responsibility to effectively use available resources to accomplish assigned missions. Command at all levels is the art of motivating and directing people and organizations into action to accomplish missions. The…

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…

…However, changes to the target status (priority, access, permissions) could result in the need (or opportunity) to engage the target during the current cycle. (b) Unanticipated targets are unknown or not expected to be present in…

…Once legitimate civil authority is prepared to conduct such tasks, US military forces may support such activities as required/necessary. A US Army soldier, assigned to provide security to a provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan, greets…

…When targets are restricted from lethal attacks, commanders should consider nonlethal capabilities as a means to achieve or support the commander’s objectives. However, use of nonlethal capabilities in targeting should not be limited to the…

…This minimizes the potential to labor over a scenario individually looking for more detailed analysis. Additionally, the analyst is more likely to pay attention to driver or indicator impacts on events if or when they are…

…Indirect effects may be difficult to recognize due to subtle changes in system behavior that may make them difficult to observe. For example, an indirect effect of destroying a communications node or capturing a terrorist cell…

…Limited contingency operations may involve a requirement to protect nonmilitary personnel. In the absence of the rule of law, the JFC must address when, how, and to what extent he will extend force protection to civilians…