…natural disaster, an economic event that might start a chain of other events).  Step 3. Develop a chain of reasoning based on as much on logic as on evidence to explain how this outcome could…

…Insert possible triggers or changes in momentum if appropriate (such as natural disasters, economic or political shocks).  Step 4. Brainstorm plausible but unpredictable triggers of sudden change.  Step 5. Identify for each pathway a…

…contingency operations simultaneously with other operations, preferably in concert with allies and/or coalition partners when appropriate. This approach recognizes that these operations will vary in duration, frequency, intensity, and the number of personnel required. The…

…This might typically occur when the other interagency partners have primacy and legal authority and the JFC provides supporting capabilities, such as disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. The proper authority dissolves a JTF when the JTF…

…NGA assists in providing foundational data for national and international contingency planning and post disaster event analysis. 4. NGA’s imagery analysts play a critical role in federated target development and assessment. NGA informs the NJOIC…

…During cooperation, air component targeting efforts can include building joint capability and capacity through supporting joint exercises or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Within competition below armed conflict, the focus shifts to deterring adversaries and…

Executive Summary xv Movement and Maneuver This function encompasses the disposition of joint forces to conduct operations by securing positional advantages before or during combat operations and by exploiting tactical success to achieve operational and strategic…

…Some situations (particularly crisis-response operations) may require analysts to focus primarily upon the effects of terrain and weather, as in the case of natural disasters or upon the resulting human catastrophe after a natural disaster…