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…Pattern analysis can also be used to refine assessments related to threat characteristics. 5-102. The following four pattern analysis tools may be used concurrently or separately, as the analyst deems appropriate:  Chronologies.  Timelines…

…organizations may use hierarchical or networked structures. A group may also employ either type or a combination of the two models; and the structure may change at different levels of the organization.  Hierarchical structure: …

…An enemy force will go to great efforts to deceive us by portraying indications which point to the adoption of a COA that the enemy does not intend to adopt. Enemy forces may use patterns associated…

…This may require implementing a sensor network or diverting ISR assets from other uses to examine it. The CFACC may have to make the decision on whether diversion of ISR resources from the established collection plan…

…There are three US-based GCCs, each with a focus on a specific theater, or multiple theaters. National Intelligence Support Team (NIST). A NIST is a team composed of personnel from DIA, NSA, NGA, CIA, or…

…Targeting support products use advanced geospatial-intelligence analytical techniques and technologies, geodetically-controlled source material, and refined mensuration techniques and data. NGA is a major contributor to the success of the military operations in supplying needed…

…These operations are conducted to protect US navigation, overflight, and related interests on, under, and over the seas against excessive maritime claims. Freedom of navigation is a sovereign right accorded by international law. (1) International law…

…Joint and national agencies may be particularly useful in helping make political and economic types of assessment. Ideally, the same units that provide support for target development should also assist with the post-attack assessment of…

…Such technical information is useful in determining how to create specific effects on specific targets and target systems. In addition to expertise on worldwide air assets, NASIC also has leading experts on long- range surface-to…

…These targets are unique in that actions are planned against them using deliberate targeting but execution will normally be conducted using dynamic targeting. (2) Targets of opportunity refer to targets that meet the criteria to achieve…

…The use of nonlethal capabilities in support of such operations may reduce the potential for unintended consequences that are detrimental to the JFC’s strategic goals. (1) Sensitive targets refer to those targets for which planned…

…This situation may require a redesign of the joint operation as a result of an extension of the required stability operations in support of US diplomatic, HN, IGO, and/or NGO efforts. CONCLUSION This publication is…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-21 The joint targeting process monitors these changes in order to allow commanders to decisively use joint force capabilities to seize and maintain the initiative. These dynamic changes require particular attention…

…This fallacy uses an appeal to popular assent, often by arousing the feelings and enthusiasm of the multitude rather than building an argument. It is a favorite device with the propagandist, the demagogue, and the advertiser…

…Indicates possible chemical munitions use. Chemically contaminated areas cause significant delays to attacking forces. Identification of dummy positions and minefields. Indicates defending force using economy of force. Causes advancing force to determine if mines are live…

…Data collection must be consistent when comparable methods are used. Those observing and collecting data must observe the same things. Reliability requires precise definition of indicators. e Be stable. An indicator must be useful over time…

78 Limiting the number of datums used in theater is the obvious solution. However, as this is not always possible, especially in coalition operations, targeteers must be aware of the different datum needs of all the…

…In addition to using the deception detection technique, analysts can also employ the technique of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) discussed in appendix A. In this case, analysts would explicitly pose deception as one of the…

FOREWORD Time and time again in the last several decades, air and space power has proven among the most powerful of weapons in the nation’s military arsenal, deciding some conflicts outright and enabling us to…

…Responsibility for the research lies primarily, but not solely, with the ISRD, which uses federated aid and reachback (see Chapter Five and Appendix B) to ensure that the CAOC obtains, analyzes, and disseminates the information it…