thunderbolt ii

Chapter II II-20 JP 3-60 Normally, a summary of the plan resulting from the force assignment process, once approved by the component commander, is briefed to the JFC. Generally, operations and intelligence staffs work…

…SECTION II – ANALYZING COMPLEX NETWORKS AND ASSOCIATIONS 5-26. Analyzing complex networks and associations is the review, compilation, and interpretation of data to determine the presence of associations among individuals, groups (military units, insurgent and terrorist…

Chapter II II-10 JP 3-0 objectives. Assessment actions and measures help commanders adjust operations and resources as required, determine when to execute branches and sequels, and make other critical decisions to ensure current and…

The Art of Joint Command II-3 Strategic guidance can be vague, and the commander must interpret and clarify it for the staff. While national leaders and CCDRs may have a clear strategic perspective of the…

Chapter II II-6 JP 3-60 capabilities. JIPOE helps target developers prioritize an adversary’s target systems based on how much each contributes to the adversary’s ability to wage war. (b) Establishing intelligence requirements…

Chapter II II-8 JP 3-0 (3) Commander’s Planning Guidance. JFCs guide the joint force’s actions throughout planning and execution. However, the staff and component commanders typically expect the JFC to issue initial…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-15 (3) All estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of forces against targets under particular conditions of employment. As such, users of this information must use…

The Art of Joint Command II-7 require the commander’s participation and decisions. These include the operational approach, mission statement, commander’s planning guidance, commander’s intent, commander’s critical information requirements (CCIRs), and CONOPS…

Chapter II II-18 JP 3-60 operational picture (COP) are critical elements during phase 6 of the joint targeting cycle where outcomes are analyzed and future actions are determined. (3) Targeteers work closely with planners…

…The command designated BDA cell is responsible for collating reports and making the final assessment. (b) BDA Phase II, Functional Damage/Change Assessment 1. Functional damage assessment is an estimate of the degradation or destruction of…

Chapter II II-4 JP 3-0 understand the conditions for victory before seeking battle. Without operational art, campaigns and operations would be sets of disconnected events. Operational art governs the deployment of forces and the…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-13 2. Restricted. A restricted target is a valid target that has specific restrictions placed on the actions authorized against it due to operational considerations. Actions that exceed specified restrictions are…

…These assessments may be conducted at the combatant command or national-level by fusing all phases I and II BDA reporting on targets within a target system. 2. BDA phase III produces a target system assessment…

13 At least as far back as World War II, some air planners were trying to implement the essential concepts of [an effects-based approach]. In the late 1930’s, particularly at the Air Corps Tactical…

Chapter II II-2 JP 3-60 (2) Dynamic targeting is normally employed in current operations planning because the nature and time frame associated with current operations (usually the current 24- hour period) typically requires more…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-3 (a) Unplanned targets are known targets and are included on a target list, but not selected for engagement because the target was not nominated, was nominated but did not make…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-21 The joint targeting process monitors these changes in order to allow commanders to decisively use joint force capabilities to seize and maintain the initiative. These dynamic changes require particular attention…

Chapter II II-14 JP 3-60 (b) Capabilities Assignment. Once a target’s vulnerabilities are known, appropriate target engagement capabilities are assigned. Target engagement capabilities may be either lethal or nonlethal weapons or capabilities. All…

Chapter II II-6 JP 3-0 transforms national strategic objectives into activities by development of operational products, which include planning for the mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization of joint forces. It ties the…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-5 desired end state. 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…