…Because the Navy’s “forward from the sea” concept and its large airpower capability, US Navy intelligence has a focus in many ways similar to Air Force intelligence. There are three main organizations that Airmen can…

…Similarly, a joint force maritime component commander (JFMCC) may be supported for a sea control mission while simultaneously supporting a JFACC to achieve air superiority over the operational area. (5) Other authorities granted to commanders, and…

…A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the

…joint special operations area (JSOA), and AO. “US military power today is unsurpassed on the land and sea and in the air, space, and cyberspace. The individual Services have evolved capabilities and competencies to maximize their…

…effect MOP measure of performance MQT mission qualification training MSIC Missile and Space Intelligence Center MSL mean sea level NA national assessment NAF numbered air force NASIC National Air and Space Intelligence Center NGA National Geospatial…

…For example, the B-52 may be the most capable aerial platform for delivering land and sea mines, while the Tomahawk land attack missile may be the best weapon for engaging early warning sites. (2) Support…

…Operations conducted to protect US navigation, overflight and related interests on, under and over the seas. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) friendly force information requirement. Information the commander and staff need to understand the…

…MISO provide a nonlethal capability to craft messages using a variety of print, audio, audio- visual, and electronic media, which can then be delivered by air, land, and sea-based means or through cyberspace to select…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-49 (2) JFCs can operate from an HQ platform at sea. Depending on the nature of the joint operation, a maritime commander can serve as the JFC…

…Physical Environment (1) Weather, terrain, and sea conditions can significantly affect operations and logistic support of the joint force and should be carefully assessed before sustained combat operations. Mobility of the force, integration and synchronization of…

…Even when joint forces are firmly established ashore, littoral operations provide JFCs with excellent opportunities to achieve leverage over the enemy by operational maneuver from the sea. Such operations can introduce significant size forces over relatively…

…Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental defense, in addition to operations on the high seas. Protection of shipping, which is a critical element in the fight…

…A JOA is an area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a GCC or subordinate unified commander, in which a JFC (normally a CJTF) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. JOAs are particularly…

…An area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a geographic combatant commander or subordinate unified commander, in which a joint force commander (normally a joint task force commander) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific…

…These operations are conducted to protect US navigation, overflight, and related interests on, under, and over the seas against excessive maritime claims. Freedom of navigation is a sovereign right accorded by international law. (1) International law…

…AU publications can be accessed via the Air University Press web-site at http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/aupress) Air Land Sea Applications Center, Multi-Service TTP for Time-Sensitive Targets. 2004. Clausewitz, Carl…