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…Commanders should assess the military and political impact a nuclear strike would have on operations.13 Nuclear planning guidance issued at the CCDR level is based on national-level political considerations and is influenced by the…

…Other conflict prevention activities may include military fact-finding missions, consultations, warnings, inspections, and monitoring. Military forces used for conflict prevention should be focused on support to political and developmental efforts to ameliorate the causes of…

…See Chapter V, “Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations,” paragraph 14.f, “Full-Spectrum Superiority.” (3) At all levels of war, successful maneuver requires not only fire and movement but also agility and versatility…

…Surveillance and reconnaissance are important elements of the intelligence function that support information collection across the range of military operations. JFCs require wide-area surveillance of the operational area that is focused on planned collection requirements…

…Federal law and DOD policy impose limitations on the types of support that the US military may provide and what type of military mission (e.g., HD or DSCA) is being conducted. See DODD 5525.5…

…Activities at this level establish national and multinational military objectives; sequence initiatives; define limits and assess risks for the use of military and other instruments of national power; develop global plans or theater war plans to…

…One important distinction is between direct and indirect effects. (1) Direct effects are the immediate, first-order consequences of a military action (weapons employment results, etc.), unaltered by intervening events or mechanisms. They In the previous…

…Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Operational control should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations. Normally this authority…

…DIA is a major producer and manager of foreign military intelligence with a worldwide outlook. DIA is normally the first stop when analysts need foreign military intelligence to support targeting and assessment. In addition to the…

…Military support improves the chances for success in the peace process by lending credibility to diplomatic actions and demonstrating resolve to achieve viable political settlements. (1) PKO are military operations undertaken with the consent of all…

Appendix A A-4 JP 3-60 communication the enemy is using, or may use as alternate lines of communication, in order to reinforce or resupply his or her forces. (9) Military Advantage. Military advantage refers…

…Information concerning political and military leaders, cultural trends, and economics can be valuable for a truly effects-based approach to conflict. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encompasses Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Secret Service…

…The result of a CBRN attack may not be to achieve traditional military objectives, but instead have strategic, operational, psychological, economic, and political impacts. CBRN defense focuses on avoiding CBRN hazards (contamination), protecting individuals and units…

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-3 the definition deals only with intentional attack and not with damage to civilian objects incidental to the lawful attack of military objectives. (2) Nature. Nature refers to the type of…

…OPCON includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. This authority should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations, normally through subordinate JFCs…

…Risk is inherent in military operations. Application of this principle includes prudent risk management, not undue caution. h. Surprise (1) The purpose of surprise is to strike at a time or place or in a manner…

…Maps can either be imagery or standard military maps. Use whichever map the commander prefers. Incident overlays are excellent briefing tools to update the enemy situation within a unit’s AO.

…Accompanying this authority is the responsibility to effectively organize, direct, coordinate, and control military forces to accomplish assigned missions. Command includes responsibility for health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned personnel. b. While command authority stems…

…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…