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…Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the…

… Reduces the tendency for the analyst to potentially miss an outcome. Once the analyst generates the scenarios in this format, the analyst is able to revisit the issue via quick screen snapshots. This minimizes the…

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 Joint Targeting Cycle II-19 run attrition models to estimate the probability of the weapon system arriving at the target, and include probability of release or probability of arrival (PA). Other factors include maintenance failure…

…If the requirements outpace internal capacity or if there are deficiencies in manpower and specialized expertise, the air component may request reachback support from other USAF organizations. However, to fully implement the targeting process, the air…

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 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…

…Maneuver (1) The purpose of maneuver is to place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power. (2) Maneuver is the movement of forces in relation to the enemy to…

41 CPD MAAP team, which takes the final prioritized list of weaponeered targets and allocates airpower by melding available capabilities and resources with the TET’s weaponeering recommendations. The result is a translation of the total…

…So is the intelligence support it requires. Neither can be accomplished without the aid of experts and agencies outside the CAOC. Both require reachback and federated support to be effective. Federation is the cooperative effort between…

26 The ATO articulates tasking for joint air and space operations for a specific period of time, normally 24 hours. Detailed planning generally begins 72 hours prior the start of execution to properly assess the progress…