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…Illicit finance networks represent a critical vulnerability of state and non-state adversaries threatening US national security. Employing CTF activities are the means to detect, counter, contain, disrupt, deter,

…For example, an ardent spokesman against the value of strategic bombing states: “You can’t trust that man’s testimony regarding the effectiveness of strategic bombing; he’s employed by the Air Force.” The speaker is…

…Like other contrarian methods, “what if” analysis must begin by stating the conventional analytic line and then stepping back to consider what alternative outcomes are too important to dismiss, no matter how unlikely.

…Reaching plausible conclusions can often entail speculation and much deductive and inductive reasoning. › Target’s normal or reported activity. › Target status (state or condition at a given point in time [e.g., “operational,” “inoperative”]). › Degree, proportion…

…In some cases, and especially for operations within the United States, the commander provides this support under direction of the civil authority. The purpose is to help the civil authority regain its ability to govern and…

…Increase in the size of embassy or consulate staffs from a country or countries that support indigenous disaffected groups, particularly those hostile to the United States or the current intervention. Increase in neighboring countries of staff…

109 IMINT imagery intelligence INFLTREP INR inflight report Department of State Intelligence and Research Division INSCOM Intelligence and Security Command IO information operations IOT information operations team IPB intelligence preparation of the battlespace IQT initial qualification…

…Unless specifically stated otherwise, Air Force doctrine applies to the full range of military operations, as appropriate, from stability, security, transition, and reconstruction operations to major operations and campaigns. The doctrine in this document is authoritative…

…Therefore, the patient, resolute, and persistent pursuit of national strategic end state conditions for as long as necessary to achieve them often is the requirement for success.

…Effects and causal linkages join actions against targets to objectives and the end state. Effects thus exist at all levels of conflict, from the tactical to the strategic. Effects can be intended or unintended and direct…

…Incidents of terrorism are increasing in the international community, and in the United States, and pose a significant threat for U.S. military forces. Military personnel in noncombatant roles are considered terroist targets. For example, the…

…Usually to share information at the nation-state level. Examples: Comms links between states or regions, mostly via HF radio, satellite, or internet-based means. Comms Specifics: Usually more broad; only local news of a potentially…

…The strategic environment requires the United States to maintain and prepare joint forces for crisis response and limited contingency operations simultaneously with other operations, preferably in concert with allies and/or coalition partners when appropriate. This…

…Fighting in villages, towns, and cities are likely to become more frequent for military forces as the United States responds to global crises. Forces will be expected to exercise adaptability in responding to a wide variety…

…Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. 25 March 2013. JP 2-0. Joint Intelligence. 22 October 2013. JP 2-01. Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations. 5 July 2017. JP 3…

Executive Summary xvii 12333, United States Intelligence Activities (as amended), and DOD policy, the only authorized mission sets for DOD intelligence components are defense-related foreign intelligence and counterintelligence. For these reasons, DOD intelligence component personnel…

…DSCA operations within the US often combine Title 10, USC; Title 32, USC; and state active duty forces. The CJTF’s C2 and communication and coordination possibilities are extensive and special attention to integration should be…

…The principal non- DOD organizations supporting joint targeting are the CIA, Department of State (DOS), and Department of Energy (DOE). The Departments of Justice, Treasury, Homeland Security, Transportation, Health and Human Services also provide peripheral support…

…Unified Action National Strategic Objectives Strategy Operational Art Theater Strategic Objectives Operational-Level Objectives Tactical Objectives President National Security Staff Agency Heads Chief of Mission Combatant Commander Chief of Mission Operational-Level Joint Force Commander Department…

…An indicator must be clearly relevant to the end state the analyst is trying to predict or assess, and it must be inconsistent with all or at least some of the alternative explanations or outcomes. It…