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| Integrating actions at the operational level helps to avoid "effects fratricide" while delegating detailed tactical-level synchronization to subordinate units and other stackholders. |
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| The "Cradle to grave" mindset facilitates successful integration for all of the following, except: |
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| feedback through the commander's individual assessment |
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| The commander's _____, which is/are developed in design and planning, drive targeting. |
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| all of the above (guidance, intent, objectives, priorities, effects of fire on enemy) |
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| Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the targetingphases? |
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| The targeting cycle facilitates selecting and prioritizing a broad range of "targets" only for lethal actions. |
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| Many staffs are utilizing critical paths for their lines of operation that culminate in a decision venue for the commander to achieve integrated action; however, these targeting efforts may be unaligned. This leads to…? |
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| Synchronize designated actions as appropriate at the operational level to avoid “effects fratricide.” Delegate detailed tactical-level synchronization as appropriate to subordinate units and other stakeholders. |
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| Joint Targeting is described in doctrine as a core task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from many joint force staff elements and components along with numerous non-military agencies and stakeholders. For the non-military agency, they may not understand the differences between lethal and nonlethal actions. This unfamiliarity with the nuances might…? |
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| Be sensitive to non-military stakeholders’ perspectives opposing excessive expansion of the terms “target” and “targeting” due to these terms’ more well-known and traditional ”lethal-oriented” connotations. |
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| One option to integrate lethal and nonlethal activities includes keeping the JFE and J39 IO separate under J3, but with increased crosstalk, combine in what many term an Effects Coordination Center to oversee and integrate lethal targeting and information-related nonlethal actions, and establish an inform and influence or communication actions staff element to focus on planning and executing nonlethal communication activities. This could lead to… |
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| The Joint Fires Element can be overwhelmed and the lethal targeting and fires function can be diluted if given staff responsibility for planning and integrating all nonlethal actions (e.g., reconstruction, engagement, reconciliation, etc.). |
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| The J3 staff organization could include all of the following, except: |
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| J5 information operations (IO) |
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| Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the central role of planning for integration? |
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| Battle rhythm working groups are dependent on coordination with the inform and influence center. |
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| B2C2WG critical paths could center on which of the following? |
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| lethal actions, stability, and inform and influence |
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| These may be combined to form what many term as an effects coordination center (ECC) to oversee and integrate lethal targeting and information-related nonlethal actions. |
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| joint fires element (JFE) and information operations |
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| Which of the following statements best defines "targeting"? |
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| entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives |
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| Which of the following describes the inform and influence center staff organization option? |
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| involves combining the joint fires element (JFE) with information operations |
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| Which headquarters processes are considered to be the overarching staff integrating processes used to support decision-making? |
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(nope)planning, targeting, and assessment
(maybe)design, planning, and targeting |
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| Which of the following elements of staff organization solve a single planning problem on a single event horizon? |
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| This critical path involves the use of a joint targeting working group (JTWG) that enables selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate lethal and supporting nonlethal responses. |
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| Under which of the of the following staff organization options is there is an additional focus on nonlethal planning and execution? |
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| Which of the following critical paths involves the selected governance and development working groups that identify, assess, and resource requirements in support of the operational concept? |
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| Which of the following statements best defines "maneuvers"? |
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| WRONG!!! process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities |
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