…world, the capabilities to conduct these operations also enable a wide variety of other operations as well. No two military operations are exactly alike. Characterizing the employment of military capabilities (people, organizations, and equipment) as one…

…Unexplained shortages of food supplies when there are no reports of natural causes. Increased reports of foodstuffs pilfering. Sudden increase in food prices, possibly indicating an opposition-levied tax. Spot shortages of foodstuffs in regions or…

…Commanders also consider risks to the force and no-strike entities in evaluating available capabilities. Estimates of required weapons or capabilities shape other planning considerations within the joint force. For example, weapons requirements will drive significant…

…Analysis of the target may also determine that no action is needed. Dynamic targeting is covered further in Chapter Three. Target “Sensitivity.” Certain targets require special care or caution in treatment because failure to target them…

…Although there may be no clearly defined threat, the essential elements of US military operations should be safeguarded. The uncertain nature of the situation, coupled with the potential for rapid change, require that OPSEC be an…

…JFCs need to plan for the early acquisition (leasing) of real estate and facilities for force and logistic bases where temporary occupancy is planned and/or the HN provides inadequate or no property. Early negotiation for…

…Prior to departure, patrol was briefed that the area had no indicators of enemy presence or activities. The patrol consists of 16 x personnel: • 12 x U.S. Soldiers (including a public affairs office team of…

…CAOC planners can coordinate with NGA to obtain these products, but they require no formal relationship to do so. While the intelligence community is doing its mission, the CAOC is simply taking advantage of available resources…

…34 See CJCSI 3160.01, No-Strike and Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology, for additional information.

…This advice should also analyze the impact on friendly operations (including consequences for taking no action versus the impact on ongoing and planned joint force actions). Decisions to modify missions or direct attacks that deviate from…

…Intellectual integrity consists of holding yourself to the same intellectual standards you expect others to honor (no double standards). Questions that foster intellectual integrity include— ® Do I behave in accordance with what I say I believe…

…The targeteers’ recommendations should reflect an objective assessment of the most appropriate capability to create the effect required to meet the commander’s objective, no matter the source. During force assignment, targeteers also provide updated target…

…The proper authority dissolves a JTF when the JTF achieves the purpose for which it was created or is no longer required. There are several ways to form a JTF HQ. Normally, the CCMD’s Service…

…For example, the military advantage in the attack of an individual bridge may not be seen immediately (particularly if, at the time of the attack, there is no military traffic in the area), but can be…

…These measures include boundaries, phase lines, objectives, coordinating altitudes to deconflict air operations, air defense areas, operational areas, submarine operating patrol areas, no-fire areas, and others as required. For additional guidance on C2 of air…

…the AIS or AOG should maintain the lists itself, in accordance with any applicable combatant command directives. No-Strike and Restricted Target Lists During targeting efforts, targeteers nominate targets for inclusion on NSLs and RTLs. Like…

…There is no single formal process for this type of assessment at present. It is accomplished by many agencies in many departments of the executive branch of the government, such as the Office of the Secretary…

…In addition, the JFC provides guidance on munitions usage and restrictions, restricted targets, and a no-strike list (NSL). e. The operation plan (OPLAN), or operation order (OPORD), provides broad guidelines for prioritizing targets, making clear…

…Likewise, if an aircraft or package is diverted to prosecute a TST, the COD must identify the target(s) which will no longer be struck, as well as the new target which will be attacked. This…

…These measurable geophysical parameters define the real property boundary and ensure no target duplication or boundary conflicts break unique identification. Individuals. A person (or persons) who provides one or more critical functions that contribute to an…