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…Support provided by US federal military forces, DOD civilians, contract personnel, component assets, and National Guard forces (when SecDef, in coordination with the Governors of the affected states, elects and requests to use those forces in…

…Joint PA plans, coordinates, and synchronizes US military public information activities and resources in order to support the commander’s communications strategy and operational objectives through the distribution of truthful, timely, and factual information about joint…

…Since an enemy’s use of WMD can quickly change the character of an operation or campaign, joint forces may be required to locate and control WMD, materials used to develop WMD, or dual-use materials…

…This order also directs DOD to advise and assist DOS in preparing and implementing plans for the evacuation of US citizens. The US ambassador, or chief of the diplomatic mission, is responsible for preparation of emergency…

…The danger of collateral damage varies with the type of target, terrain, weapons used, weather, and the proximity of civilians and their structures. According to LOAC, incidental damage to civilian objects must not be excessive in…

…Thus the CCDR’s strategy is an element that relates to both US national strategy and operational-level activities within the theater. Military strategy, derived from national policy and strategy and informed by doctrine, provides a…

…In crisis response and combat, or where critical situations require changing the normal logistic process, the CCDRs’ logistic authority enables them to use all logistic capabilities of all forces assigned and attached to their commands as…

…A country that has scarce resources may place such a high value on the resources that it may not use them unless it is forced. Countries with a scarce resource (technology, military equipment, military experts) may…

…Targeting for cyberspace generally follows the processes and procedures used for traditional targeting but must account for the unique nature of cyberspace as compared to the traditional physical domains and the unique requirements for matching cyberspace…

…Such coordination should delineate specific duties to federated partners, establish timelines, and determine the methods of communication to be used. Additionally, whenever possible, COMAFFORs should coordinate federated partner participation in theater exercises. Without proper coordination, federated…

…The level of war at which a nation, often as a member of a group of nations, determines national or multinational (alliance or coalition) security objectives and guidance, and develops and uses national resources to accomplish…

…During operations where a government does not exist, extreme caution should be used when dealing with individuals and organizations to avoid inadvertently legitimizing them. Implementation of SC-related guidance through the commander’s communications strategy can…

…Included are operations to ensure the safety of American citizens and US interests while maintaining and improving US ability to operate with multinational partners to deter the hostile ambitions of potential aggressors. Typical Crisis Response and…

…The SROE establishes fundamental policies and procedures for US commanders and their forces during military operations and contingencies outside the US and its territories and outside US territorial seas and airspace. SROE also apply to air…

…This form of role-playing is useful when trying to replicate the mindset of authoritarian leaders, terrorist cells, or other nonwestern groups that operate under very different codes of behavior or motivations. A-57. Often this…

…Planning guidance must clearly state CID requirements, including such things as which CID systems will be used, who will have authority to declare a track or potential target hostile, etc. For further guidance on CID, see…

…Because the populace perceives that the government has genuine authority to govern and uses proper agencies for valid purposes, they consider that government as legitimate. During operations in an area where a legitimate government does not…

…CID characterizations, when applied with ROE, enable engagement decisions concerning use or prohibition of lethal weapons and nonlethal capabilities. (b) The staff should develop CID procedures early during planning. These procedures must be consistent with ROE…

…Likewise, ground forces can improve their protection by using intelligence to alter movement or maneuver so that enemy ambushes or other hazards are avoided. In any joint operation, the JFC can choose from a wide variety…

…USAF targeteers assigned to US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) conduct nuclear planning in coordination with supported CCDRs and certain allied commanders. However, the supported commander does not control the decision to use nuclear weapons. Effects-based targeting…