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…A prominent radar-significant feature used to assist an aircrew in navigating and delivering their weapons. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) area target. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) attack pattern. None…

…Within the context of targeting, a term used to describe facilities, organizations, individuals, equipment, or virtual (nontangible) things. (Approved for inclusion in JP 1- 02.) extent of damage. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02…

…The following can assist when using an threat intentions matrix: e@ Use the weighted ranking technique for more detailed insight if time allows. e@ Color-code your entries using red for those from the adversarial point…

…List each of the facts, pieces of information, or hypotheses involved in the problem that you may want to use in the sorting schema (can use paper, white board, movable piece of stationery with a re…

…Sorting is effective when information elements can be broken out into categories or subcategories for comparison using an automated computer program, such as a spreadsheet. This technique is most useful for reviewing massive data stores that…

…An indicator governing the distribution and use of documents, information, or material. Such indicators are the subject of intelligence community agreement and are specifically defined in appropriate regulations. (JP 2-01) (Approved for incorporation into JP…

…A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the joint force commander or directed by higher authorities. Also called RTL. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) scheduled target…

…Routine contact and interaction between individuals or elements of the Armed Forces of the United States and those of another nation’s armed forces, or foreign and domestic civilian authorities or agencies to build trust and…

18 August 2014 ATP 2-33.4 5-1 Chapter 5 Core Army Analytic Techniques This chapter discusses the core Army analytic techniques used by intelligence analysts. It also discusses the core analytic techniques used to…

…If desired, use colors to indicate the major influence the link represents. For example, use green for economic links, red for opposition groups, or purple for military forces. Colors may also be used to differentiate paths…

…of Defense SFA security force assistance SJA staff judge advocate SO special operations SOF special operations forces SOP standard operating procedure TACON tactical control TCP theater campaign plan TF task force UCP Unified Command Plan UN…

…Protection is a continuing activity; it integrates all protection capabilities to safeguard bases, secure routes, and protect forces. Protection actions considered by the analyst include antiterrorism, operations security, information protection, area security, air and missile defense…

…Other considerations include— = The threat was obtaining electronic intelligence on this new pod. = The threat recently relocated several surface-to-air missile units and did not want to reveal their new positions. @ False dilemma (also known…

…Operations to gain air, space, and maritime superiority; defensive use of IO; PR; and protection of airports and seaports, LOCs, and friendly force lodgment also contribute significantly to force protection at the onset of combat operations…

…They can rapidly improve the military balance of power in the operational area; especially in terms of early warning, intelligence gathering, logistic infrastructure, air and maritime forces, MISO, and protection without precipitating armed response from the…

… Identify enemy’s use of special munitions.  Locate and/or track enemy close air support.  Identify enemy deception operations.  Determine enemy commander’s end state, objectives, decision points, and centers of gravity…

…One way uses active defensive measures that protect the joint force, its information, its bases, necessary infrastructure, and LOCs from an enemy attack. Another way uses passive defensive measures that make friendly forces, systems, and facilities…

…Provides increased protection to massed forces before attack; extends air defense umbrella forward as units advance. Demonstrations and feints. May precede an attack; may deceive actual point of attack. Establishment and strengthening of counterreconnaissance screen. Protects…

…Civilian objects are civilian property and facilities other than those used to support or sustain the adversary’s warfighting capability. Civilian objects that are being used to engage in or support hostilities may lose their protected…

…Planners should consider weather, adversary operations, force protection concerns, operational environment management issues, law of war, ROE, and special instructions constraints. Packaging, timing issues, OAs, required support assets (e.g., availability of air refueling aircraft for…