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…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…

…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…

…Notional Joint Air Tasking Cycle Timeline Notional Joint Air Tasking Cycle Timeline Legend ACO airspace control order AOD air operations directive ASR air support request ATO air tasking order JFACC joint force air component command JFC…

…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…

…A joint force commander validated target or set of targets requiring immediate response because it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity or it poses (or will soon pose) a danger to friendly forces. Also…

…The mission of the USAFWS is to teach graduate-level instructor courses, which provide the world’s most advanced training in weapons and tactical employment to officers in the combat air forces. (Also commonly know as…

…The JFC provides operational vision, guidance, and direction to the joint force. The C2 function encompasses a number of tasks, including the following: (1) Establish, organize, and operate a joint force HQ. (2) Command subordinate forces…

…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…

…JP 3-0) joint force. A general term applied to a force composed of significant elements, assigned or attached, of two or more Military Departments operating under a single joint force commander. (JP 1-02. SOURCE…

…Joint force components identify requirements, nominate targets that are outside their boundaries or exceed the capabilities of organic or supporting assets (based on the JFC’s apportionment decision), and conduct execution planning. After the JFC makes…

… Identify the enemy’s disruption zone, to include counterreconnaissance forces, artillery, and electronic warfare assets.  Identify the enemy battle zone.  Identify the enemy support zone, to include logistics and administrative elements, counterattack forces…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-7 (a) Develops OA-wide joint targeting guidance, objectives, and priorities (normally accomplished in conjunction with component planners as part of the joint planning group [JPG]). (b) Coordinates, deconflicts…

…CI support is essential to protecting the force and must be fully integrated into operation planning and execution. For additional information on CI, refer to Secret JP 2-01.2, Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence in Joint…

…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) show of force. An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if…

Chapter III III-30 JP 3-0 (1) Providing air, space, and missile defense. (2) Protecting US civilians. (3) Providing physical security for forces and means. (4) Conducting defensive countermeasure operations, including counterdeception and counterpropaganda operations…

108 CFC combined force commander CIA Central Intelligence Agency CIB CID combined integration board combat identification CJCSI Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff instruction CMSA cruise missile support agency COA course of action COD combat operations division…

…AOD Effects, MOEs AOD Effects, MOEs AOD Effects, MOEs Target Coordination Target Coordination Objectives, Effects, Guidance Assessment Target Development Weaponeering & Allocation ATO Production Execution Planning & Force Execution Assessment Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace The discussion in…

…IV-1 • Organizing the Joint Force ...................................................................................... IV-6 • Organizing the Joint Force Headquarters ............................................................. IV-10 • Organizing Operational Areas .............................................................................. IV-11

GL-1 GLOSSARY PART I—ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AFDD Air Force doctrine document AFTTP(I) Air Force tactics, techniques, and procedures (instruction) AOD air operations directive ATI asset target interaction ATO air tasking order ATP Army…

…No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes TST HVI HPT/ HVT JIPTL/JTL Target Further information required Assess blue force proximity Validate target/ target set Generate/ update track Request effects/ nominate engagement option Update mission plans