…Careful consideration of this alternative hypothesis would have required evaluating India’s motive, opportunity, and means for concealing its intention until it was too late for the United States and others to intervene. It would also…

…Title 32, United States Code. National Guard. Available online at the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Law Revision Counsel Web site at http://uscode.house.gov/, accessed 23 July 2014. WEB SITES Central…

…A sensitive site is described as a geographically limited area with special diplomatic, informational, military, or economic sensitivity to the United States. The S-2 has additional planning and support considerations for a sensitive site due…

…When presenting conclusions, intelligence personnel should state the degree of confidence they have in their conclusions and any significant issues with the analysis. This confidence level is based normally on the capability of the collection asset…

…Other organizations within the DOD that provide unique capabilities to joint targeting efforts include DTRA, Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC), United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), and JWAC. The JS J-2 leads the national IC…

Chapter III III-20 JP 3-0 For additional and more detailed guidance on C2 of joint forces, refer to JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. For additional guidance on C2…

…structured free text, United States message text format (USMTF), or voice report during system connectivity problems. 2. Phase II reporting builds upon the phase I initial report and is a fused, all-source product addressing a…

Chapter V V-38 JP 3-0 surroundings and to other units during execution. Rehearsals also provide a forum for subordinate leaders to analyze the plan, but they must exercise caution in adjusting the plan. Changes…

…For example, if a unit’s patrols are being ambushed along route blue from 0500 to 1800 four to six days a week; inductive reasoning would lead to the conclusion that there is a 57 to…

…The following sections detail considerations associated with automating elements of joint targeting: (1) End State and Commander’s Objectives. During contingency planning, combatant commands typically provide objectives, guidance, desired effects, and intent to their staff and…

…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…

…This protection may be extended to foreign flag vessels under international law and with the consent of the flag state. Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental…

…The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President. (See JP 3-27, Homeland Defense) SECTION B. A PHASING…

…For the Armed Forces of the United States, PO encompass PKO, predominantly military PEO, predominantly diplomatic PB actions, PM processes, and conflict prevention. PO are conducted in conjunction with the various diplomatic activities and humanitarian efforts…

…These procedures must be consistent with ROE and should not interfere with the ability of a unit or individual to engage enemy forces. When developing the JFC’s CID procedures, important considerations include the missions, capabilities…

…The United States of America places a high value on preserving civilian and noncombatant lives and property and seeks to accomplish its mission through the discriminate application of force with minimal collateral damage. Joint standards and…

…end state for all types of contingencies. b. Intelligence Collection. As soon as practical, JFCs and their staffs determine intelligence requirements to support the anticipated operation. Intelligence planners also consider the capability for a unit to…

…MIDB information is maintained in support of the combatant commands, Services, combat support agencies, United States Government departments and agencies, and international intergovernmental organizations. The MIDB’s architecture consists of a group of component databases that…

…United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) provides planning and execution of global special operations activities and missions with four components and one sub-unified command, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Within the AOC, SOLE personnel…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-15 (1) Security assistance refers to a group of programs by which the United States provides defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services to foreign…