JIIM Flashcards
JIIM
Joint Interagency,Intergovernmental, Multination
President and Secretary of Defense
SecDef
The civilian leadership of US military
By constitutional authority the president services as the military’s Commander-in-Chief. CINC
National Security Council
NSC
Forum for discussions regarding national security and foreign policy issues
Members- President, Vice President, SecDef,and Secretory of state
Advisors- Chairman of the Joint Chief and Director of National Intelligence
Also the President National security advisor attends meetings and others invited by the President
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
CJCS
Advise SecDef on manpower and personnel along with force structure needed
Principle military advisor to the NSC
Provide strategic direction for armed forces
Directs preparation of contingency plans
Advise on programs requirements and budgeting
Develop Joint doctrine, training and education
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
Members
Chairman, vice chairman-2nd charge,Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and National Guard
Combatant Commanders
CCDRs
Unified combatant commands established by the President
Responsible for mission in their geographic area AOR
Joint Force Commanders
JFCs
Organize forces to accomplish mission based on their intent and concept of operations
Service Componet Commanders
Their service only and contribute to a joint force
Example a MAJCOM
Joint Task Force
Formed to accomplish missions with a specific, limited objective usually in response to a short notice,spontaneous, or unpredictable crisis
Can be established by SecDef, a Combatant Commander, a Subordinate unified command Commander or an existing commander of a JTF
Joint Task Force Components
Significant elements, assigned or attached. 2 or more military departments under a single commander
Joint Campaign
Series of Related military operations to accomplish an objective within a time and space
Global Campaign-Multiple threats beyond AOR
Theater Campaign-A theater of war or operations that is supported within a Commanders AOR
Subordinate Campaign-military operations of substantial size, complexity and direction. Can’t be done with a single major operation
Combat Support Agencies
CSAs
DoD agencies designated by Congress or SecDef that support combat operations
Defense Intelligence Agency
DIA
Military intelligence to war fighters, defense policy makers
Plan, manage,and execute Intelligence operations during peacetime, crisis and war
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
NGA
Nations primary source of geospatial Intelligence
Visually depicts physical features and geographic referenced activities on the earth
Defense Information systems agency
DISA
Command and control and information sharing capabilities
Globally acceptable enterprise information infrastructure
Across the full spectrum of military operations
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA
Supply Needs-Food, Fuel, Energy, Uniforms, medical supplies to materials
86% of spare parts and 100% fuel and troop consumables
Headquartered in Ft Belvior Virginia
Defense Contract Management Agency
DCMA
Works with defense suppliers ensure items are on time, right cost and meets performance requirements
Also Information brokers before and after the sale
Defense threat reduction agency
DTRA
Keep WMDs out of terrorists hands
Locking down, monitoring and destroying weapons and materials
Help combatant Commanders with plans for WMD encounters
Defense health agency
DHA
Medical read forces in peacetime and war
Tricare to Walter Reed
National security agency/
Central security service
NSA/CSS
Leads government in cryptography that encompasses both signal intelligence and information assurance products and services
Enables computer network operations for the country
Wireless and wired secure communication
Unified Actions
Multinational forces Intergovernmental organizations Non-governmental organizations Private sector US Government departments and agencies
Crisis response/Contingency operations
Smaller than a campaign or major operation and typically limited in scope and conducted to achieve a very specific objective
Deterring war Resolving conflict Promoting peace Irregular warfare Natural disasters Support civil authorities in response to a domestic crisis
Adversarial crisis response/Contingency operations
There is an enemy that our nations energy are being directed towards
Military forces when other avenues have failed
Example. Desert Storm
Non-Adversarial crisis response/Contingency operations
NACR
Not war but response to a crisis or contingency
No enemy per se but may need to assist not necessary to fight
Example Operation eastern exit- military to help evacuate embassy
Full spectrum of military operations
Military concept where a joint military structure achieves control over all elements of the battle space using land, air, maritime and space based assets
US strategy
Doctrine
Military Theory
Principles of joint operations
US Strategy
How operations will be conducted to accomplish national policy objectives
National security strategy
NSS
Policy of the US that seeks and supports democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in the world
4 enduring national interests Security Prosperity Values International order
National defense strategy
NDS
DoDs capstone document
Core responsibility of the US government to protect the people Provide for the common defense Objectives Defend the home land Win the long war Promote security Deter conflict Win the nations wars
National military strategy
NMS
CJCS strategic direction for US armed forces
Doctrine
Fundamental principles by which military forces or elements there of are guided. Actions in support of national objectives
Multinational
Joint
Air Force doctrine
Joint document
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of US military in coordinated action towards a common objective. May include terms, tactics,techniques and procedures
Air Force Doctrine
A statement of officially sanctioned beliefs, warfare principles and terminology that describe and guides the proper use of air, space and cyberspace power in military operations
Basic doctrine-AFDD-1
Operational doctrine- more detailed organization of forces
Tactical doctrine-particular objectives
Military theory
The scientific, artistic and philosophical idea or view relating to principles, methods, rules and operation of war
Best way to do the war if it works it becomes a doctrine
Principles of joint operations
Objective Offensive Mass Economy of force Maneuver Unity of command Security Surprise Simplicity And for irregular warfare Restraint Perseverance Legitimacy
Army functions
Air and missile defense-Joint campaigns
Interdict sea, space, air and communication from the land
Occupy territories abroad-military government until turned over control
Airborne and air assault and amphibious operations
Support for space operations to enhance joint campaigns
Navy Functions
Conduct ballistic missile defense
Power projections-sea-based global strike include nuclear and conventional
Ocean, hydro, and river survey and reconnaissance
Establish, maintain, and defend sea bases in support of naval, amphibians, land air or joint operations
Conduct offensive and defense operations for the maritime domain
Marine Corps Functions
Close air support for ground forces
Seize and defend advanced naval bases or lodgments to facilitate joint operations
Land and air operations essential to a naval campaign
Amphibious operations-engagement,crisis response and power project
Complex expeditionary operations in the urban littorals and other environmentals
Coast Guard Functions
Support for department of home land security and DoD
Conduct coastal sea control-maritime and air interception/interdiction operations
Maritime homeland security-counterterrorism
Ice operations
Maritime safety-aids to navigations
Search and rescue operations
Counter-illicit trafficking operations
Air Force Airpower
Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution
Should be controlled by a single Airman who maintains the broad, strategic perspective so he can prioritize the use of power but can limit forces
Delegation of authority to a lower-level Commanders to achieve effective control
Air Force Airpower
Flexibility and Versatility
Airpower can explaist mass and maneuver simultaneously
Can move from one campaign to another quickly and decisively
Ability to employ Airpower effectively at the strategic, operational and tactical levels
Air Force Airpower
Synergistic Effects
The proper application of a coordinated force across multiple domains can produce effects that exceed the contributions of forces employed individually
Air Force Airpower
Persistence
Does not half to occupy terrain or remain constantly in the proximity to areas of operations to be able to fight
Speed and range allow forces to visit and revisit wide ranges of targets nearly at will
Air Force Airpower
Concentration
The effort to concentrate overwhelming power at the decisive time and place or places
Air Force Airpower
Priority
Commanders half to establish priorities
The demands for Airpower May likely exceed available resources
Airpower should be applied where it can make the greatest contribution to the most critical current JFC requirements
Air Force Airpower
Balance
Balance the principles of joint operations and the tenets of Airpower of Airpower to bring Air Force capabilities together to produce synergistic effects
Air Force core mission
Air and space superiority
Freedom from attack and freedom to attack
Superiority in air and space-Control over what moves through air and space
Prevent adversity from interfering with operations of air, space, or surface forces
Air Force core mission
Global strike. Any time ,Amy place
Nation can project military power more rapidly, more Flexibility, with larger footprint than other military operations
Air Force core mission
Command and Control. Total Flexibility
Access to reliable communication and information networks so a joint team can operate globally at a high tempo and level of intensity
Air Force core mission
Rapid global mobility
Delivery on Demand
Project Airpower anywhere on the face of the earth due to rapidly mobility
From equipment, troops to aeromedical transport teams
Air Force core mission
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Eyes and Ears on adversaries
Superior knowledge is one key to effective combat power
Able to identify and assess adversity targets and vulnerabilities from hideouts to bunkers to mobile launches with great accuracy
Air Force Functions
Responsibilities of the Air Force
Nuclear operations
Global precision attack
Timely global integrated ISR capability to support world wide operations
Offensive and Defensive operation for space superiority
Rapid global mobility- airlift, air logistics, tankers-refueling, aeromedical evacuation
Personnel recovery operations
Air Combat Command
ACC
Langley AFB, Virginia
Headquarters to US Northern, Southern and Central commands and In place components US Europe and Pacific commands, air defense for NAADC
Has fighter, attack, Intelligence, surveillance/Reconnaissance, search and rescue, battle management and unmanned aircraft
Air Education and Training Command
AETC
Training for Airmen
Basic, tech school, flight training, medical,space and missile, cyber,PME and readiness along with AF security and assistance training
Recall IRR, manages mobility and contingent tasking
Air Force Global Strike Command
AFGS
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
Newest command
Nuclear deterrence and global strike operations
3 ICBM wings, all B-52, B-1 and B-2 long range strike bomber programs operations and support for organization in the nuclear enterprise
Air Force Material Command
AFMC
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
War winning technology, acquisition support, sustainment and expeditionary cap to the war fighter
Research, test, deployment, evaluation and acquisition management with logistics to keep Air Force systems ready
Air Force Reserve Command
AFRC
Robins AFB, Georgia
20%of Air Force capacity with 4% of budget
Fixed wing spray missions, hurricane hunter mission
Responsible for mobilization augmented program
Air Force Space Command
AFSPC
Peterson AFB, Colorado
Space and cyberspace forces and capabilities for NAADC and US SC and others
Network of satellites, space systems development and acquisition
Space lift, positioning, navigation, timing, communication, missile warnings, weather and intel warfare support
Air Mobility Command
AMC
Scott AFB, Illinois
Airlift and refueling for all armed forces, aeromedical evacuation and global reach laydown
Special-duty operations support, humanitarian support home and abroad
Pacific Air Force
PACAF
Pearl Harbor-Hickman, Hawaii
Largest AOR
Air operations to humanitarian relief to combat employment
Multinational exercises and international exchange events
US Air Force in Europe
USAFE
Ramstein AFB. Germany
Europe command mission
Air Force special operations command
AFSOC
Hurlburt Field. Florida
Research for special operations forces to conduct war on terrorism, disrupt, defeat and destroy terrorist networks
Air Force key Capabilities
Air and Space superiority
Vital first step in military operations
Freedom to attach as well as freedom from attack
Air Force key capabilities
Superiority
Degree of dominance that permits friendly land, sea and space forces to operate at a given time and place without interference by the opposing force
Half to look at the threats before sending in assets-Air defense, artillery, SAMS, Examine before committing
Air Force key capacities
Global presence
Able to strike any time any place around the globe
Can use space forces, ICBMs, bombers, attack aircraft and tanker fleets
Air Force key capabilities
Rapid Global Mobility
Timely movement, positioning and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space across any range of military operations
Air Force key capabilities
Precision Engagement
Ability to apply discriminate force precisely where required
Air Force key capabilities
Information superiority
Ability to collect , control, exploit and defend information while denying an adversary the ability to do the same.
Air Force key capabilities
Agile combat support
Supporting forward deployed forces
All elements of a forward base
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