The Wire - August 28, 2024
…The Houthi government has indicated that they will allow the towing/salvage of the supertanker Sounion, which was targeted by Houthi forces last week. The crew abandoned ship after the attack, and the vessel has been…
the strategic petroleum reserve
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The Wire - June 3, 2025
Ukraine has taken credit for the attack, and has claimed that 1,100 kg of explosives were used in the attack. In the statement provided on the attack, Ukraine specifically stated that this took several months…
The Wire - March 6, 2026
However, this move is almost certainly not to prevent the Iranians from obtaining targeting data, and implementing this policy a week after the war began (and after American radar sites have been targeted), is akin to…
The Wire - July 21, 2026
, with the Houthi's claiming that all ships bound for Saudi Arabia will be attacked. The status of other ships just passing through the area remains unclear.
As a reminder, the US already fought the Houthis…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 41
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
The Joint Targeting Cycle
II-11
the use of terrain, camouflage, emission controls, passive, and active defenses to negate
friendly efforts to affect adversary activity.
f. Physical characteristics are analyzed to determine the target’s
susceptibility…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 73
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
63
Units in the field perform some of the TA functions, but “ownership” of TA should be
at the functional (or Service) component level. Incorporating all the elements listed
above into an amalgamated TA effort owned…
The Wire - February 24, 2026
…The suspect was identified after leaving the credit card receipt for the gas cans that were to be used in the attack, at the scene of the crime. -----END TEARLINE-----
Analyst Comments: Weather in Tehran is…
Military manual · JP 3-60
JP 3-60, page 35
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
…The ability to generate the type and extent of effects necessary to achieve
the commander’s objectives distinguishes effective targeting.
For more information on end state and commander’s objectives see JP 5-0, Joint Operation…
Military manual · AFDP 3-60
AFDP 3-60, page 27
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting
24
to ensure all-domain operations (space, cyberspace, information, and electromagnetic
warfare) are deconflicted, appropriately resourced, and phased over the operating area.
TTA provides planners with a variety of…
The Wire - May 25, 2026
On Sunday, President Trump reversed his stance on the immediacy of the deal being reached, stating that he has instructed his staff to take their time regarding the details of a deal. This morning, the Iranian…
The Wire - December 23, 2025
The cause of the blast is also not confirmed, however initial assessments suspect this may have been the result of a natural gas leak. -----END TEARLINE-----
Analyst Comments: As the investigation into the Brown University shooting…
The Wire - November 3, 2025
This idol is not even built yet, the area slated for it's construction is still just undeveloped land. However, (to the surprise of literally no one) it's already featured heavily in the Google search…
The Wire - May 15, 2026
Nowak bled out in the street while handcuffed, as the police officers sided with the murderer at the scene. Eventually other officers arrived on scene to free the victim, but it was too late. The suspect…
The Wire - September 23, 2026
…Based on statements by the group, the TPLF is once again trying to overthrow the Ethiopian government and re-take power (as the TPLF ruled the country from the early 90's up until 2018).
While…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 66
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…Commanders can participate
more readily in COA analysis even when away from the HQ, with the potential to select a
COA without the traditional sequential briefing process. The staff can post plans and orders
on interactive…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 72
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
Chapter III
III-20
JP 3-0
For additional and more detailed guidance on C2 of joint forces, refer to JP 1, Doctrine for
the Armed Forces of the United States.
For additional guidance on C2…
Military manual · AFDP 3-60
AFDP 3-60, page 9
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
…These are targets of opportunity known to exist in the operating
environment. Unscheduled targets may have had the same amount of target development
as planned targets and reside on the joint target list (JTL) or the…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 22
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…If the desired effects are not
achieved, targets are “recycled” through the tasking process, or different targets are
selected.
The principles set forth above establish a broad framework on which the targeting
discipline should build. To…
Military manual · AFDP 3-60
AFDP 3-60, page 6
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting
3
It is the combined joint (JTL) and restricted target lists (RTL) from multiple combatant
commanders (CCDRs) for a specific adversary, maintained by the supported CCDR. The
GITL provides…
Military manual · ATP 2-33.4
ATP 2-33.4, page 121
Intelligence Analysis
Army Techniques Publication: Intelligence Analysis
Emerging Analytic Techniques
18 August 2014
ATP 2-33.4
A-17
significant, and to foresee future developments for which there may be little concrete evidence at the
moment.
A-90. Applying theory can be used…