…This is because high network-density subgroups require only the capture of one highly connected member to lead police or military forces to the rest of the group. Therefore, while high network-density groups are the…

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…

…Deployment timelines, combined with the requirement for a rapid, early response, generally require economy of force; however, military FDOs should not increase risk to the force that exceeds the potential benefit of the desired effect. Military…

Chapter V V-56 JP 3-0 particular importance, particularly when JFCs task component commanders to execute theater- and/or JOA-wide functions. (a) Air, land, and maritime commanders are directly concerned with those enemy forces…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-23 (2) PEO are the application of military force or threat of its use, normally pursuant to international authorization, to compel compliance with resolutions or sanctions designed…

…SJA also reviews target selection and force assignment for legal compliance. The SJA also highlights potential associated issues, such as harmful environmental impacts or other consequences that should be considered in the targeting process. For additional…

…Because the Navy’s “forward from the sea” concept and its large airpower capability, US Navy intelligence has a focus in many ways similar to Air Force intelligence. There are three main organizations that Airmen can…

…This phase starts with CFC guidance to the joint force components. The CFC consults with his component commanders, decides on modifications to their COAs or schemes of maneuver, and issues guidance and intent. This has been…

Diagnostic Analytic Techniques military variables of military force and assume that these forces will be operated in a particular environment (desert, open plains, arctic conditions). Facts 4-14. Postulating other conditions or assumptions, however, could dramatically…

vii FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINE STATEMENTS These statements are the basic principles and beliefs upon which this Air Force doctrine document (AFDD) is built. Other information in the AFDD expands on or supports these statements. › Targeting is the…

…The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so entails the use of force. CID of all battlespace entities is…

…Michael “Buzz” Moseley Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF); at the time OIF CFACC Press interview, 5 April 2003

…JFCs must strive to conserve the fighting potential of the joint/multinational force at the onset of combat operations. Further, HN infrastructure and logistic support key to force projection and sustainment of the force must be…

…For example, the JFC requires force visibility throughout deployment to the completion of reception, staging, onward movement, integration, and redeployment. DOD installations provide support to deployed forces until they return. The ability to receive support from…

…Command is the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Accompanying this authority is the responsibility to effectively organize, direct, coordinate, and control military forces…

…If feasible, initial exploitation could be accomplished during operations by ground forces.

…The chief of staff normally manages the joint force HQ’s battle rhythm. When coordinating with civilian USG departments and agencies, the joint force HQ should consider that those organizations often have limited capabilities and restricted…

102 Air Force Information Warfare Center is the Air Force center of excellence for IO. AFIWC produces IO analyses and data for combat operations and targeting (and acquisition programs as well). It also assesses IO vulnerabilities…

…Refer to JP 3-33, Joint Task Force Headquarters, for information on joint task force battle rhythm, the commander’s decision cycle, and other factors that can affect joint targeting and the synchronization of plans and…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 37 deliberate planning and taskings. JIOCs are located within all CCMDs (referred to as the Joint Analysis Center in US European Command). They coordinate with theater J2s and maintain…