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…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…

…DOD support to US civil authorities for domestic emergencies and for designated law enforcement and other activities. (See JP 3-28, Civil Support) (3) Foreign Humanitarian Assistance. DOD activities, normally in support of the United States…

…Army DOD Department of Defense DSCA defense support of civil authorities FM field manual FOUO For Official Use Only G-2 assistant chief of staff, intelligence HVI high-value individual IED improvised explosive device IPB intelligence…

…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…

…Establishing and maintaining military-to-civil relations may include interaction among US, allied or multinational, HN forces, as well as OGAs, IGOs, and NGOs. CA forces can provide expertise on factors that directly affect military operations…

…Implementing innovations like using an ATO coordinator (“football carrier”) to process a given ATO through its entire life cycle, and instituting a combat reports cell within the COD may facilitate this. Air Force Reachback and Joint…

…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…

…The regional focus, cross-cultural/ethnic insights, language capabilities, and relationships of SOF provide access to and influence in nations where the presence of conventional US forces is unacceptable or inappropriate. SOF contributions can provide operational…

…Rather, all are national problems calling for the application of all the instruments of national power. (1) A secure US homeland is the Nation’s first priority. (2) Deterring our adversaries is a US goal. However…

…Support provided by the DOD to law enforcement agencies to detect, monitor, and counter the production, trafficking, and use of illegal drugs. (See JP 3-07.4, Joint Counterdrug Operations) (11) Combating Terrorism. Actions, including antiterrorism…

…These operations may use aircraft, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, artillery, SOF, ground forces, and EA. US military forces must be capable of countering the air and missile threat from initial force projection…

…CCDRs generally use the phasing model in Figure V-3 to link security cooperation activities in the TCP to pertinent OPLANs. Following is a discussion of each phase in the phasing model. For more information on…

…SCOPE Air Force assets (people, weapons, and support systems) can be used across the range of military operations at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war. This AFDD discusses the fundamentals of organization and employment…

…e Properly distinguish between underlying factual intelligence and the assumptions and judgments used to form a conclusion. e@ Consider and explain alternative hypotheses. e Relevant, providing information and insight on issues important to the intended consumer…

…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…

…While command authority stems from appropriate orders and other directives, the art of command resides in the commander’s ability to use situational leadership to maximize operational performance. The combination of courage, ethical leadership, judgment, intuition…

…Consensus building is a primary task and can be aided by understanding each agency’s capabilities and limitations as well as any constraints that may preclude the use of a capability. The goal—to develop and…

… A secure US homeland is the Nation’s first priority.  Deterring our adversaries is a US goal.  Defending national interests requires not only being able to prevail in conflict, but also taking preventive…

…The AOC coordinates its federation needs with the JFC’s J-2 after determining which of its needs can be met using USAF reachback partnerships. Joint Information Warfare Center (JIWC) enables the application of information power…

…When it is not possible to train forces in the theater of employment, as with US-based forces with multiple taskings, maximum use should be made of regularly scheduled and ad hoc exercise opportunities. The training…