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…Such a change in conditions will rarely be uniform in time and space across an operational area, but can represent a critical period in the course of operations. The JFC must be able to recognize this…

…The degree or state of being continuous in the conduct of functions, tasks, or duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission in carrying out the national military strategy. Also called COOP. (Approved for incorporation…

…In this situation, subordinate commanders should ensure they operate in accordance with the air component commander’s targeting intent and within the bounds of issued constraints and restraints.24 DISTRIBUTED OPERATIONS, REACHBACK, AND FEDERATED SUPPORT To…

…The ability to project the military instrument of national power from the United States or another theater, in response to requirements for military operations. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as…

…Synergy is a means to greater operational effectiveness, not an end in itself. The joint operations principle simplicity is always a key consideration. d. Control is inherent in command. To control is to manage and direct…

…Commanders comply with the command guidance on environmental considerations specified in the OPLAN or OPORD and included in unit SOPs. Environmental considerations link directly to risk management and the safety and health of Service members. All…

…Packages are arranged in sequence and used to determine a timeline and resource requirements for the ATO period. Each package should be deconflicted in time, space, and effect. Part of the allocation and MAAP portions of…

…DYNAMIC TARGETING PROCESS Dynamic targeting is defined as targeting that prosecutes targets identified too late or not selected for action in time to be included in deliberate targeting. Dynamic targeting is a process and not a…

…See each step of the kill chain in the Dynamic Targeting Process and Air Tasking Cycle diagram.41 DYNAMIC RESCUE Dynamic rescue is the utilization of the DT process to complete the rescue and recovery of…

…In a chain configuration, each cell links to the node next in sequence. Communication between the nodes is by passing information along the line. This organization is common among networks that smuggle goods and people or…

…Legitimacy (1) The purpose of legitimacy is to maintain legal and moral authority in the conduct of operations. (2) Legitimacy, which can be a decisive factor in operations, is based on the actual and perceived legality…

…MIDB information is maintained in support of the combatant commands, Services, combat support agencies, United States Government departments and agencies, and international intergovernmental organizations. The MIDB’s architecture consists of a group of component databases that…

…Incident overlays, as shown in figure 5-20, are similar to the situation map. It displays activities spatially. It is useful in visualizing spatial patterns; however, it does not provide visual representation of temporal patterns. Just…

79 Information Operations Flight/Squadron These organizations offer depth of expertise about information operations in general. Such expertise is often spread to the other CAOC divisions for integration within specific CAOC processes. IOT personnel can assist…

…Most operations require commanders and other leaders to engage key local and regional leaders in order to affect their attitudes and gain their support. Building relationships to the point of effective engagement and influence usually takes…

…This has been done in various ways in different conflicts, but an emerging best practice is that used during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) by the CFC. He established a single board to provide a forum for…

8 Examining these stages in light of the air tasking cycle and its relationship to deliberate targeting, described in Chapter Two, it is easy to see that targeting is absolutely integral to the tasking process. Further…

…One technique is to transfer C2 in several stages. Another technique is for the JFC to satellite off the capabilities of one of the components ashore until the new HQ is fully prepared. Whichever way the…