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…Destruction of the environment not required by military necessity and carried out wantonly is prohibited. 9. Role of the Staff Judge Advocate Due to the complexity and extent of international law considerations involved in the joint…

…Specific weights of effort should be avoided due to the difficulty in precisely measuring effects of air, space, and IO, and to allow maximum flexibility in planning the application of airpower. However the CPD can use…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-0 the organization that uses it while potentially enhancing the legitimacy of the opposing party. (3) Commanders at all levels must ensure their personnel are properly trained─including knowing and…

…Under the law of war, the balancing of military necessity in relation to collateral damage is known as the principle of proportionality. Limiting collateral damage will not only reduce the requirement to address civilian claims but…

…This is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the military end state. This statement, which the commander revises throughout the course of planning, deals primarily with the military conditions that…

Executive Summary x JP 3-0 threats to disrupt the Nation’s ability to project power and maintain its qualitative edge. The strategic environment presents five broad national security challenges likely to require the employment of…

…Once the COA is identified, the analyst brainstorms possible direct consequences of that COA. These consequences should be realistic and within the capabilities of the entities considered. These are first-order effects of the COA. …

62 of PDA. Assessment planners must anticipate appropriate measures and indicators for such effects. › Munitions effectiveness assessment (MEA) evaluates whether the selected weapon or munition functioned as intended. It examines the munitions’ known parameters, the delivery…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-7 from one phase to another and plans sequels and branches for potential contingencies. Phases are designed to be conducted sequentially, but some activities from a phase…

Chapter I I-6 JP 3-0 assessments of the current and future strategic environment shape our national strategy, goals, and objectives. (1) In general, the President frames the strategic context by defining national interests and…

37 should not drive the nomination of targets—this is antithetical to an effects-based approach. The result of coordination is the JIPTL, which is submitted to the CFC or designated representative for approval. Again, targets…

The Art of Joint Command II-5 supports operational art with a general methodology using elements of operational design for understanding the situation and the problem. The methodology helps the JFC and staff to understand conceptually…

…The JIPTL is a prioritized list of targets approved by the JFC that feeds the ATO process. After the JTCB review, the JFC approves the JIPTL. The JFACC and the JIPTL The JFC may delegate JIPTL…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-9 (b) Target system components are a related group of entities within a target system that performs or contributes toward a similar function. The emphasis in component identification shifts from the…

…This complex and continuous interplay of intelligence, planning, operations, and targeting contributes to the success of the air component and the joint force. FUNDAMENTALS OF TARGETING The purpose of the targeting process is to create desired…