…break down intelligence and find the causes for intelligence failures and highlight significant events after an intelligence surprise. The activities on a timeline also can lead the analyst to hypothesize that particular events occurred between known…

…Defensive operations retain decisive terrain or deny the enemy access to a vital area, attrite or fix the enemy as a prelude to offensive operations, counter a surprise action by the enemy, or increase the enemy…

…Identifying and monitoring indicators are fundamental tasks of intelligence analysis, as they are the principal means of avoiding surprise. Indicators are often described as forward looking of predictive indicators. Facts 4-28. Indicators are the basis…

…The associated general strategic and operational objectives are to protect US interests and/or prevent surprise attack or further conflict. See Section D, “Crisis Response and Limited Contingency Operations.” (3) Major Operations and Campaigns. When required…

… “What if” analysis, which reframes the question, assuming that the surprise event has occurred and then looks backward to identify those key actions, that taken in a timely manner might possibly prevent it from happening…

…Through maneuver, the JFC can concentrate forces at decisive points to achieve surprise, psychological effects, and physical momentum. Maneuver also may enable or exploit the effects of massed or precision fires. (1) The principal purpose of…

…Key Considerations (1) Security of forces and means enhances force protection by identifying and reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence, or surprise. Security operations protect forces, bases, JSAs, and LOCs. Physical security includes physical measures…

…An offensive operation that capitalizes on surprise and simultaneous execution of supporting operations to achieve success in one swift stroke. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) crisis. An incident or situation involving a threat to…

…NASIC produces integrated and predictive air, space, and specialized intelligence supporting military operations while also enabling forces to avoid technological surprise by countering existing and evolving air and space threats. Air Combat Command (ACC) is the…

…a proportionality determination. (b) Required precautionary measures are reinforced by traditional tenets of military doctrine, such as surprise, economy of force, and concentration of effort. Warnings must be given when circumstances permit (e.g., any degradation…