…Intelligence planners also consider the capability for a unit to receive external intelligence support, the capability to store intelligence data, the timeliness of collection systems, the availability of intelligence publications, and the possibility of using other…

…Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. Also called ROE. (JP 1- 02) strategic attack…

…CBRN defense focuses on avoiding CBRN hazards (contamination), protecting individuals and units from CBRN hazards, and decontamination in order to restore operational capability. Effective CBRN defense may also deter enemy WMD use by contributing to the…

…It should be comprised of representatives from the joint force staff, all components and, if deemed necessary, other agencies, multinational partners, and/or subordinate units (Figure III-1). (b) Membership of the JTCB should include SMEs…

…During Operation DENY FLIGHT, units utilized maps and charts based on the ED-50 datum, some aircraft computers used the WGS-72 datum, and the J-2 provided target coordinates based on the WGS-84 datum…

…through planning and integration to enable unity of effort in support of military and national security operations. United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) provides planning and execution of global special operations activities and missions with four…

…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…

…In many cases, the United States will transfer responsibility for the political and military affairs of the HN to another authority. JFCs may be required to transfer responsibility of operations to another authority (e.g., UN…

…The complementary intelligence capabilities are specific to the unit and 18 August 2014 ATP 2-33.4 1-3 Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis 18 August 2014 ATP 2-33.4 1-3 THE ANALYTICAL PROCESS 1…

…Linear and Nonlinear Operations (1) In linear operations, each commander directs and sustains combat power toward enemy forces in concert with adjacent units. Linearity refers primarily to the conduct of operations with identified forward lines of…

…disposition of enemy units, amount of enemy electronic or aerial activity, and so on. Much, of necessity, will entail qualitative evaluation, especially as assessors tackle the problem of enemy intent. This part of OA will likely…

…power is tasked to support other government agencies (OGAs) and cooperate with intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) (e.g., United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and other countries to protect and enhance national security interests, deter conflict, and…

…Echelon of command, size of units, types of equipment, and types and location of forces or components may often be associated with a particular level, but the strategic, operational, or tactical purpose of their employment depends…

…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…

…These organizations do not have the same intelligence or decontamination capabilities as military units and need the maximum amount of time available to protect their personnel. In the event WMD are used against nonmilitary targets, JFCs…

…Targeting occurs from the combatant command (CCMD) level to the tactical unit level. Across this organizational span, the USAF focuses on various issues within and outside the targeting cycle, including intelligence gathering, target planning, target materials…

…An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and secure environment, provide essential governmental services…

…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…

…Since stability operations are conducted outside the United States, DOD provides similar support to US civil authorities through CS operations. For further guidance on stability operations, refer to JP 3-07, Stability Operations. d. Balance and…

…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…