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…In certain circumstances the US can provide direct combat support, such as support to the French Resistance in World War II, the Afghanistan Northern Alliance to remove the Taliban in 2001-2002, or for NATO’s…

…In both peace and war, the Armed Forces of the United States help to deter adversaries from using violence to reach their aims. Deterrence stems from an adversary’s belief that a credible threat of retaliation…

…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…

…Arms Center. http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/CADD/, accessed 15 July 2014. SOURCES USED AR 380-5. Department of the Army Information Security Program. 29 September 2000. Elder, Linda and Richard Paul. The Thinker’s Guide…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-33 THE GULF WAR, 1990-1991 On 2 August 1990, Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait. Much of the rest of the world, including most other Arab nations…

…Military forces should be prepared to work in integrated civilian military teams that could include representatives from other US departments and agencies, foreign governments and security forces, IGOs, NGOs, and members of the private sector with…

…with a JFC’s authorities and responsibilities, even when composed of forces from two or more Military Departments. (a) JFCs may conduct operations through functional components or employ them primarily to coordinate selected functions. The JFC…

…Commanders at all levels ensure their Soldiers operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement. (See FM 27-10.) This publication contains copyrighted material. ATP 2-33.4 uses joint terms…

…CJCSI 5810.01C, Implementation of the DOD Law of War Program. f. CJCS Manual 3122.01A, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Volume I (Planning Policies and Procedures). g. JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed…

…ground/surface systems DGS distributed ground station DHS Department of Homeland Security DIA Defense Intelligence Agency DISA Defense Information Systems Agency DOD Department of Defense DOJ Department of Justice DPI desired point of impact DTRA Defense…

106 Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR). As the lead foreign affairs agency and the enabler of US diplomacy, the State Department has a unique perspective on the nations of the world. Such…

…International Law and the Law of War Law of war is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. It encompasses all international law for the conduct of hostilities binding on the…

…Although individual Services may accomplish tasks and missions in support of Department of Defense (DOD) objectives, the primary way DOD employs two or more Services (from two Military Departments) in a single operation, particularly in combat…

…Examples are open cities, civilians, prisoner of war (POW) camps, hospitals, etc. (3) Similarly, the law of war requires that combatants wear uniforms, insignia, or other clearly identifiable markings. Facilities such as hospitals and POW camps…

…air support operations center ATO air tasking order AWACS Airborne Warning and Control System AWPD-1 Air War Planning Document-1 BCD battlefield coordination detachment BDA battle damage assessment BE# basic encyclopedia number BE / UID basic…

…The Department of Energy (DOE), through its national laboratories, provides significant CBRN analysis data related to facilities and installations associated with the proliferation of WMD. The Department of Energy can also provide prediction models and assist…

…target list D3A decide, detect, deliver, and assess DIA Defense Intelligence Agency DOD Department of Defense DOE Department of Energy DOS Department of State DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency ETF electronic target folder F2T2EA find, fix…

…collection methods, which may be particularly important for terrorist organizations with distributed networks and limited physical infrastructure. Department of State (DOS) is the lead foreign affairs agency and enabler of US 46 For additional information DTRA…

…Subordinate 363 ISRG units also include Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard targeting units that provide steady-state and surge-to-war target production and analysis capability accomplished through the use of imagery analysts…

…locations within foreign countries to safe havens when their lives are endangered by, or in anticipation of, war, civil unrest, or natural disaster. Although principally conducted to evacuate US citizens, NEOs also may include citizens from…