The Wire - May 12, 2026
Yesterday afternoon an explosion was reported at the HF Sinclair Refinery in west Tulsa. The facility was able to contain the spread of the fire, and firefighters extinguished the fire after a few hours. The cause…
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Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 44
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…Target vetting leverages the expertise of the national intelligence community to
verify the accuracy and fidelity of the intelligence and analysis used to develop the
target. Additionally, vetting reviews individual targets’ compliance with the LOAC and…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 85
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
75
the battle rhythm or, worse, result in targeting errors. Thus, CAOC targeteers should
coordinate with their combatant command’s J-2 to ensure a standardized BE# naming
convention is used. Standard DPI numbering is also…
The Wire - July 20, 2026
as reported at the Federal building in downtown Manhattan. One assailant approached the building with a bucket of gasoline, dumping the bucket at the northeast side of the structure. The suspect immediately ignited the pool of…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 143
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations
V-37
since the intent is to limit escalation in the operational area. A JFC might begin to limit
stability operations if an adversary’s potential combat actions…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 62
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…The JFC should normally define those situations, if any,
where immediate destruction of the imminent TST threat outweighs the potential for
duplication of effort. The JFC should carefully balance the risk between the TST threat and…
Intel Update - May 2 - Tactical Limbo
st the new normal that has settled in across the region. Down at the more tactical level, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and has continued to dig in and make repairs during the ceasefire period…
The Wire - October 2, 2025
…One assailant began the initial phase of the attack by ramming his vehicle into the perimeter fence at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Once the vehicle came to a halt, the attacker exited the vehicle…
The Wire - June 18, 2025
-HomeFront-
Washington D.C. - Diplomatic efforts continue as before, with varying statements being made by the White House regarding the situation in the Middle East. Earlier yesterday afternoon, journalists in the press corps stated that they…
Intel Update - June 20 - The Day After
une 14th through the 20th, 2026.
It's been quite a busy roller coaster of a week, so let's get…
The Wire - April 28, 2026
Two successful hijackings and several other attempted hijacking operations taking place within just a few days is noteworthy, especially for the companies attempting to adjust to the radical changes to maritime shipping brought on by the…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 77
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities
III-11
(h) Develop and maintain the JFC’s NSL in coordination with the JFE, if
established.
(i) Manage theater collection priorities via the joint collection management
board and maintain…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 168
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…During the stabilize phase, military capability must be applied even
more prudently since the support of the local population is essential for success. The
actions of military personnel and units are framed by the disciplined application…
The Wire - August 22, 2025
…The AmericInn and the Victorian Inn and Suites in Omaha were observed to be shuttered to the public yesterday afternoon, pending the human trafficking network investigations. Analyst Comment: The other two hotels, the Inn (formerly the…
The Wire - September 1, 2025
At the moment it's hard to independently confirm, but some sources claim that the victim was also speaking on the phone with her grandfather at the time of the attack, and remarked that a group…
Intel Update - May 9 - Intended Consequences
…This is the intel update for May 3rd through the 9th of 2026.
So, let's get right to it. At the more strategic level this week, the insanity continues with events in the Middle East…
The Wire Weekly Rollup - April 14-20, 2024
this is the wire weekly rollup for the week of April 14th through the 20th 2024 beginning with international events in Australia following the Bondi Junction Mall stabbing attack last week another probably unrelated attack was…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 25
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…The function of targeting is to efficiently achieve the JFC’s objectives
through target engagement within the parameters set by the CONOPS, the operational
limitations within the plans and orders (to include fragmentary orders), the rules…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 27
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…An HVT is a target that the enemy
commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. HPTs are derived from
the list of HVTs. The loss of HVTs would be expected to seriously degrade important…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 39
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…Average depth is a time construct
designed to measure the average interval between the time the production of an item begins
and the time the finished product appears in use by a tactical unit. Understanding the…