…target consistent with LOAC and ROE? › Is the desired effect on the target consistent with the end state? › Is the target politically or culturally “sensitive?” ›› What will the effect of striking it be on public opinion…

…In space usage, active and passive defensive measures to ensure that United States and friendly space systems perform as designed by seeking to overcome an adversary’s attempts to negate them and to minimize damage if…

…based on CFC guidance (see Chapters Two and Three). › Establish ROE and special instructions (SPINS) that clearly state combat identification (CID) requirements (for example, which CID systems will be used, who can declare a track “hostile…

…The United States Air Force (USAF) should advance solutions to deter, compete, and win by focusing on readiness and lethality. Air Force Doctrine Publication (AFDP) 3-60, Targeting, though firmly rooted in existing best practices, also…

…The United States military operates according to effects-based principles, which tie planning, execution, and assessment together into an adaptive whole. Accordingly, this publication also shows why and how effects-based thinking is integral to effective…

…An indicator must be clearly relevant to the end state the analyst is trying to predict or assess, and it must be inconsistent with all or at least some of the alternative explanations or outcomes. It…

…A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the…

…Unlike PKO, such operations do not require the consent of the states involved or of other parties to the conflict (e.g., Operations JOINT ENDEAVOR, JOINT GUARD, and JOINT FORGE, 1995-2001 in Bosnia and JOINT…

…JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, provides details on each authority, and Figure III- 1 summarizes their relationships. Unity of command in joint operations is maintained through the application of the…

…Joint Publication (JP) 3-0 is the keystone document in the joint operations series, and is a companion to joint doctrine’s capstone JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. It provides…

…A target’s operational importance is determined by conducting an assessment to determine if engaging the target is consistent with planned operations and will help achieve the commander’s objective(s) and the end state. Characteristics…

…JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. h. JP 2-0, Joint Intelligence. i. JP 2-01.3, Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment. j. JP 3-01, Countering Air and…

…Targeting leverages the commander’s guidance and operational end state from the Adaptive Planning and Execution system to translate and operationalize the intelligence from the joint intelligence preparation of the operational environment (JIPOE) and other outputs…

…Quantitative measures, on the other hand, can, through their very seeming certainty, take on a life of their own, leading to actions that do not contribute to accomplishing objectives or the end state. For example, during…

Basic Structured Analytic Techniques Proceed down each event option node until the end state for that sub-branch is reached. Then move to the next alternative and repeat the process. e@ Step 6. Determine what would…

…other critical decisions to ensure current and future operations remain aligned with the mission and military end state. Joint Functions Joint functions are related capabilities and activities grouped together to help JFCs integrate, synchronize, and direct…

…End State and Commander’s Objectives Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Target System Analysis Electronic Target Folder Adversary Target System Target System Component Target Target Element Taxonomy Product 2. Target Development and Prioritization 3…

…Visualizing the Operational Environment Visualizing the Operational Environment AOR area of responsibility forward bases Legend XXX Continental United States Installation Area of Interest Joint Operations Area Area of Influence AOR Information Environment Operational Environment

…Illicit finance networks represent a critical vulnerability of state and non-state adversaries threatening US national security. Employing CTF activities are the means to detect, counter, contain, disrupt, deter,

…End State and C ommander’s Objectives Phase 2: Target Development and Prioritization Phase 3: Capabilities Analysis Phase 4: Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment Phase 5: Mission Planning and Force Execution Phase 6: Assessment