…Routine contact and interaction between individuals or elements of the Armed Forces of the United States and those of another nation’s armed forces, or foreign and domestic civilian authorities or agencies to build trust and…

Glossary GL-17 commander’s force or capabilities, and who is responsible for ensuring that the supporting commander understands the assistance required. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) supporting commander. 1. A commander who provides…

Glossary GL-12 JP 3-0 sustainment to help joint force commanders synchronize, integrate, and direct joint operations. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) joint operations. A general term to describe military actions conducted by…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 41 REFERENCES All websites accessed 05 April 2026. US AIR FORCE DOCTRINE: https://www.doctrine.af.mil/  AFDP 1, The Air Force  AFDP 2-0, Intelligence …

…A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the joint force commander or directed by higher authorities. Also called RTL. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) scheduled target…

…The distance and duration across which a joint force can successfully employ military capabilities. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) overlap. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) permissive environment. Operational environment in which…

…Guidance for Employment of the Force. n. Defense Planning and Programming Guidance. o. Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan. p. Executive Order 12656, Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities. q. National Security Presidential Directive-44, Management of Interagency Efforts…

Glossary GL-14 JP 3-0 nor opposing friendly forces. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) neutrality. In international law, the attitude of impartiality during periods of…

…The estimate of the effect of military force to degrade or destroy the functional or operational capability of the target to perform its intended mission and on the level of success in achieving operational objectives established…

…The operation of all forces under a single responsible commander who has the requisite authority to direct and employ those forces in pursuit of a common purpose. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP…

…These operations may use aircraft, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, artillery, SOF, ground forces, and EA. US military forces must be capable of countering the air and missile threat from initial force projection…

111 SOF special operations forces SOLE special operations liaison element SORTIEALOT sortie allotment message SOSA system of system analysis SPINS special instructions SROE standing rules of engagement TA tactical assessment TACP tactical air control party TBMCS…

…Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment Phase 5: Mission Planning and Force Execution Phase 6: Assessment

…Special operations forces (SOF) reconnaissance and direct action teams provided last-minute information on widely dispersed targets. At H-hour the parachute assault forces, forward-deployed forces, SOF, and air elements of the joint force simultaneously…

Chapter V V-34 JP 3-0 selected course of action before engaging enemy forces. This phase ended on 17 January 1991, when Operation DESERT STORM began. OFFENSE. Operation DESERT STORM began with a major airpower…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 42 Air Force Weapon System TTPs (AFTTPs):  AFTTP 3-1.DCGS, Distributed Common Ground Station  AFTTP 3-3.AOC, Combat Fundamentals–Air Operations Center  AFTTP 3…

…b) Required precautionary measures are reinforced by traditional tenets of military doctrine, such as surprise, economy of force, and concentration of effort. Warnings must be given when circumstances permit (e.g., any degradation in attack effectiveness…

…A prioritized list of targets drawn from the joint target list and nominated by component commanders, appropriate agencies, or the joint force commander’s staff for inclusion on the joint integrated prioritized target list. Also called…

…The estimate of damage composed of physical and functional damage assessment, as well as target system assessment, resulting from the application of lethal or nonlethal military force. Also called BDA. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1…

…An incident or situation involving a threat to the United States, its citizens, military forces, or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such diplomatic, economic, or military importance that commitment of military…