…natural disaster, an economic event that might start a chain of other events).  Step 3. Develop a chain of reasoning based on as much on logic as on evidence to explain how this outcome could…

…Insert possible triggers or changes in momentum if appropriate (such as natural disasters, economic or political shocks).  Step 4. Brainstorm plausible but unpredictable triggers of sudden change.  Step 5. Identify for each pathway a…

…contingency operations simultaneously with other operations, preferably in concert with allies and/or coalition partners when appropriate. This approach recognizes that these operations will vary in duration, frequency, intensity, and the number of personnel required. The…

…This might typically occur when the other interagency partners have primacy and legal authority and the JFC provides supporting capabilities, such as disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. The proper authority dissolves a JTF when the JTF…

…NGA assists in providing foundational data for national and international contingency planning and post disaster event analysis. 4. NGA’s imagery analysts play a critical role in federated target development and assessment. NGA informs the NJOIC…

…During cooperation, air component targeting efforts can include building joint capability and capacity through supporting joint exercises or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Within competition below armed conflict, the focus shifts to deterring adversaries and…

Executive Summary xv Movement and Maneuver This function encompasses the disposition of joint forces to conduct operations by securing positional advantages before or during combat operations and by exploiting tactical success to achieve operational and strategic…

…Some situations (particularly crisis-response operations) may require analysts to focus primarily upon the effects of terrain and weather, as in the case of natural disasters or upon the resulting human catastrophe after a natural disaster…

…A defending unit uses host-nation and international organizations as much as possible to minimize the effects of disaster or conflict on dislocated civilians and thereby avoid diverting unit resources to conduct stability operations.

…Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attempted to seize this Egyptian city before the anticipated United Nations (U.N.) cease-fire to end the Yom Kippur War. IDF armored shock tactics led to disaster against a well-prepared…

…Usually, the same groups who are most vulnerable in normal times are at most risk during emergencies and disasters. They include people whose health is already compromised (e.g., people with preexisting illness, serious chronic diseases…

…For more details on federal coordinating centers, see the National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Guide. c. Responsibilities. The joint force surgeon advises the JFC on health services plans, policies, and procedures pertaining to and…

…For an example phasing construct in support of FEMA for disaster response, see Appendix J, “Example Phasing of Defense Support of Civil Authorities.” For additional information, see JP 5-0, Joint Planning. 12. Assessing Defense Support…

…This instruction authorizes the use of military information support operations (MISO) capabilities and units to conduct CAIS in response to natural disasters or security crises within the US and its territories. It specifies that the joint…

…is prepared to deal with large-scale emergencies and coordinates the statewide response to any such incident. This includes support to local governments as requested and coordinating assistance with other states and the USG. The state…

…Individual and community preparedness is a key component to this objective. By providing equal access to acquire and use the necessary knowledge and skills, the whole community contributes to and benefits from national preparedness. This includes…

…DOD engineer forces may be tasked with short notice to assist civil authorities as a result of a natural or man-made disaster. DOD engineer forces may conduct DSCA operations as directed by the local commander…

…The President also has the authority to proactively direct the USG to provide supplemental assistance to state, local, territorial, or tribal governments to alleviate the suffering and damage resulting from disasters or emergencies. e. In the…

…Postal Services During postal work stoppages or natural disasters and disruption of mail service on a national, regional, or local basis, DOD may be required to provide assistance pursuant to Title 39, USC, Section 411. This…

…In this shared role, they support the components of the joint force with equipment and supplies needed for sustained logistics readiness. (3) When multiple logistics capabilities from many participating agencies, multinational partners, international organizations, NGOs, and…