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Chapter 2 Analytic Skills This chapter discusses the analytical skills required to successfully analyze information. It describes basic thinking abilities, critical and creating thinking, and avoiding analytical pitfalls. OVERVIEW 2-1. The conclusions reached during intelligence…

…Working within this generic phasing construct, the actual phases will vary (e.g., compressed, expanded, or omitted entirely) according to the nature of the operation and the JFC’s decisions. During planning, the JFC establishes conditions…

…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…

Chapter III III-4 JP 3-0 (1) COCOM is the nontransferable command authority established by Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified CCMDs unless otherwise directed…

…The Attorney General of the United States has lead responsibility for criminal investigations of terrorist acts or terrorist threats by individuals or groups inside the United States. The Attorney General typically acts through the Federal Bureau…

…Metrics The SD should develop metrics to determine if air operations are properly linked to the overall air and space strategy and the larger hierarchy of campaign and national objectives. These metrics evaluate the results achieved…

…The JIPTL constructed during the previous phase, and approved by the JFC, provides the basis for weaponeering assessment activities. The final prioritized targets are then included in the master air attack plan (MAAP). The resulting MAAP…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 16 forces, equipment, or material from organizations that are not co-located with the requestor.26 Reachback may be provided from a supporting or supported relationship or by Service…

Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis THE ANALYTICAL PROCESS 1-6. Intelligence analysis is the process by which collected information is evaluated and integrated with existing information to produce intelligence. The steps of the all-source intelligence analysis…

42 definition found in JP 1-02) The MAAP is usually presented in the form of a decision briefing for the CFACC. The CPD MAAP team is responsible for producing the MAAP. The sortie allotment message…

…The JFC will normally designate the Service component commander who has the preponderance of forces and the ability to command and control them as the functional component commander. However, the JFC will always consider the mission…

…Deconflict and validate target nominations at the JFC level and higher, then prioritize and forward to the JFC for review, approval, and inclusion in the JIPTL, if the JFE has been formed. 8. Manage the JTL…

81 Weaponeering Tools The JMEM is the standard reference for determining the munitions needed for an attack. The most effective tool from JMEM is the JMEM automated weaponeering system. Commanders must ensure adequate numbers of JMEM…

…Ideally, BDA will be performed by, or with, the input of the targeteer who originally targeted the facility/equipment. 3. An estimate of the recuperation time required for the enemy to repair or reconstitute should always…

…The Joint Targeting Cycle The joint targeting cycle supports the JFC’s joint operation planning and execution with a comprehensive, iterative, and logical methodology for employing the ways and means to create desired effects that support…

47 that makes assets available to the COD prior to the start of execution. This can be done in a number of ways. Among the most common methods are: › Preplanned target reference methods and coordination measures…

Appendix B B-2 JP 3-60 communities each present unique challenges to establishing a common targeting capability that can serve the needs of all these communities and their “customers.” Currently, many parts of the targeting…

…Weaponeering identifies the whole range of engagement options that may affect the target and highlights or selects the most appropriate engagement capabilities commensurate with desired effects for each phase of the campaign. Targeteers quantify the expected…

…This process builds upon the analysis performed in target development, both for information that characterizes the physical, functional, and behavioral vulnerability of the target and for a connecting thread of logic to the JFC’s objectives…

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…