Joint Publications Flashcards
Joint Publication about Joint Maritime Operations
JP 3-32
what happens when Joint & Service publications differ
Joint takes prescedence unless CJCS has more current/specific guidence
what doctrine should the US mil follow when working in an alliance or coalition
follow multinational doctrine and procedures ratified by the United States
MIO
maritime interception operations
topics of sea control
naval cooperation/guidance for shipping
protection of sea lines of communication
air lines of communication
blockades
embargos against economic/military shipping
MIO
operations to locate/classify/track/target surface vesels/subs/aircraft
amphib ops increase the CDR’s options for maneuver in the littorals and forcible entry operations
basic description of maritime operations
any actions performed by maritime forces to
- gain/exploit command of the sea
-sea control
-sea denial
- power project from the sea
JFMCC
joint force maritime component commander
mission command
conduct of military operations through decentralized execution based upon mission-type orders
focus of command issued orders
CDRs issue mission-type orders focused on the purpose of the operation rather than on the details of how to perform assigned tasks
operational access
ability to project military force in contested areas with sufficient freedom of action to accomplish the mission
deterrence
influences potential adversaries not to take threatening actions
sea control
necessary to achieve naval missions
power projection
supports deterrence objectives and activities
transitions from land to sea
estuary
4 types of estuaries
drowned river valley
bar-built
tectonic
fjords
estuary
partiallly enclosed clastal water body where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean
2 segments of hte littoral
seaward, landward
area from the open ocean to shore
seaward. must be controlled to support operations ashore
importance of seaward
seaward = area from the open ocean to shore
* must be controlled to support operations ashore
landward
area inland from the shore that can be supported and efended directly from the sera
EEZ
exclusive economic zones
how are artificial islands treated
do not possess the status of islands. treated differently under international law
DO NOT create or extend territorial sea, EEZ, continential shelf claims
how are artificial islands treated
do not possess the status of islands. treated differently under international law
DO NOT create or extend territorial sea, EEZ, continental shelf claims
philosophy of command relationships
centralized guidance
collaborative planning
decentralized control & execution
ARG/MEU
amphibious ready group/MEU
* forward deployed flexible sea-based force that provides the President and CCDR w/credible deterrence and decision time across the competition continuum
- gives the CCDR a responsible, flexible, and versatile capability to shape the OE, respond to crises, and protect US/allied interests in permissive and select uncertain and hostile environment
role delineation between the JFC and JFMCC
JFC establishes the authority and command relationships over the JFMCC
JFMCC exercises operational control over their own Service forces and tactical control over other Service forces made available for tasking
AO
areas of operation
why does the JFC establish maritime AO’s
areas of operation
- to decentralize execution of maritime component operations, allow rapid maneuver, and provide the ability to fight at extended ranges
what decides the land/maritime AO (area of operation)
size, shape, positioning is based on the JFC CONOPS and the land/maritime commander’s land/maritime CDR requirements to accomplish missions and protect forces
who is the supported CDR when JFC designates a maritime AO
JFMCC
N-code structure
organizes people by the function they perform (intel, logistics…)
2 ways to catagorize/organize manpower
N-code structure: organize by the function they perform (intel, logistics…)
BCCWG:boards, centers, cells, working groups
OTC
officer in tactical command
warfare commanders with functions designated by the OTC
air and missile defense
antisub
information operations
strike warfare
surface warfare
functional commanders with functions designated by the OTC
ballistic missile defense commander
MIO
mine warfare
screen commander
UNREP
2 catagories of command function leadership designated by OTC
warfare and functional
command by negotiation
acknowledges that, because of the often distributed and disperse nature of maritime warfare, it is necessary to pre-plan the actions of a force to an assessed threat and delegate some warfare functions to subordant commander
drives JFMCC’s planning
JFC guidance, and planning efforts
- and component planning
what should be remembered about maritime platforms
most are multi-mission capable and are routinely multi-tasked to support different missions and warfare CDRS. should be able to recognize/prioritize requirements, address conflicts/limitations, integrate various capabilities of assigned and attached forces and those made available for tasking
what should CDRS/their staff assess when organizing the OA
assess friendly factors of space, forces, and degree of risk tolerance individually then balance them in combo against the ultimate/inteermediate objective
MDA
maritime domain awareness
what is a key enabler of an active and layered maritime defense
obtaining/maintaining accurate maritime domain awareness (MDA)
benefit of MDA
maritime domain awareness
- key enabler of an active and layered maritime defense in depth and facilitates more expeditous and precise actions by the JFMCC and subordinat commanders
importance of controlling the sea for MWR
the sea is the principal transport medium for large, heavy, bulky items and large volume items
why are environment considerations so important for maritime planning
failure to comply with applicable environmental requirements
could produce an erosion of support/acceptance of the operation both at home and abroad
importance of weather to maritime operations
seasonal fluctionations, flight ops, sonar performance, amphib ops = all more difficult in high/low temps and high sea stat
es
* topics are of strategic significance
* adverse conditions may be used as an advantage
assessment
process that evaluates changes in the OE and measure progress of the joint force towards mission accomplishment
operational aim for maritime forces in a multinational environment
exercise sea control
project power ashore
synchronize maritime operations with operations throughout the maritime operational area
support the multinational force’s CDR’s CONOPS/intent/Guidance in accomlshing missions
surface warfare
operations conducted to destroy/neutralize enemy naval surface forces and merchant vesels
IAMD
integrated air and missile defense
* synchronizes aspects of the counterair with global missile defense, homeland defense, global strike
USW
undersea warfare
- to establish dominance i the undersea. important b/c it permits friendly forces to operate throughout the maritime operational area and deny the adversary the effective use of underwater systems and weapons
2 subdivisions of maritime mine warfare
laying of mines to degrade the enemy’s capabilities to wage warfare,
countering enemy-laid mines to permit friendly maneuver
strike warfare
naval operations to destroy or neutralize targets ashore (including strategic/tactical) manufacturing facilities and operating bases from which the enemy is capable of conducting/supporting air/surface/subsurface
NSFS
Naval surface fire suppport
MIO
MSO
maritime homeland defense
DSCA
global maritime partnerships/security cooperations
sea based operations
counterdrug operations
NEO
protection of shipping
maritime pre-positioning force operations
FHA
maritime operational threat response
riverine ops
DSCA
defense support of civil authorities
FHA
foreign humanitarian assistance
“whosoever can hold the sea…”
“whosoever can hold the sea has command of everything”
- Themistocles in 500bc
Athens
SLOC
sea lines of communication
ALOCS
air lines of communication
BMD
ballistic missile defense
means by which the CDR synchronizes and/or integrates joint force activities
C2
how are C2 functions performed
arrangement of personnel/equipment/communications/facilities/procedures employed b a CDR to plan, direct, coordinate, control forces/operations in the accomplishment of a mission
what is mission command
the conduct of military operations through decentralized execution based upon misson-type orders
what is essential to mission command
thorough understanding of the CDR’s intent at every level of command
delegate to decision-making to subordinants
minimize detailed control
empower them to take initiatives and make decisions based on understanding of the CDR’s intent rather than on constant communications
operational access
ability to project military force in contested areas with sufficient freedom of action to accomplish the mission
how does deterrence influence potential adversaries
influences them to not take threatening actions.
sea control operations
designed to secure use of the maritime domain by one’s own forces and to prevent its use by the enemy
what does sea control allow naval forces to do
lets them close within striking distance to remove landward threats that threaten access which, in turn, enhances freedom of
power projection also includes preventing enemy forces from approaching within weaons range of friendly forces
what supports deterrence objectives and activities
credible power projection
LEO
law enforcement officer
NTRP
Navy Tactical REference Publications
- multi-threat surface ship defense
JIPOE
joint intelligence preparation of the OE
UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
EEZ
exclusive economic zones
worldwide reach of other country’s navies
only a few navies are capable of sustaining employment far from their countries shore
the sea a s a hiding place
sheer vastness of the maritime domain render the sea largely opaque to many sensors
- hiding place for smuggling operations, submarines firing missiles, and conducting naval movement and maneivuer
- can be difficult to identify specific vessels as targets with sufficient certainity to engage them especially if they are not radiating distinctive electromagnetic and acoustic signatures
- weather, sea spray, wave height can impact visibility/radar/sensor effectivness of platforms/munitions
brown water operations
navigable rivers, lakes, bays, estuaries
green water operations
coastal water, ports, harbors
- needs ships/landing craft/patrol craft with the stability/agility to operate effectively in surf, shallows, near shore areas of hte littorals
problem of brown water operations
involves shallows and congested areas that constrain maneuver but do not subject maritime forces to extreme surf conditions
SOF
special operations forces
CSG
carrier strike groups
SAGS
surface action groups
what are CSG & ARGs called
adaptive force packages
- units that train together prior to deploying
- can be scaled up by adding ships/capabilities or scaled down into specipal purpose/individual ships
“split”
subset of an aggregated where hte ARG/MEU remains employed within a single GCC AOR but the units are separate dby time, distance, or task while operating beyond the reaeach of tilt-rotor aircraft or landing craft
recommendations the JFMCC makes
- maritime force structure requirements
- integration/employment of multinational maritime forces
- priorities of effort
- operational limitations
- intelligence collection priorities
- space support
- cyberspace operations
- assessment of joint maritime operations including MOE/MOP
assessemnt tools
measures of effectiveness - MOE
measures of performance - MOP
WSM
waterspace management
PMI
prevention of mutal interference
MDA
maritime domain awareness
TLAM
Tomahawk land-attack missile
provision of logistic/personnel to maintain/prolong opeations through mission accomplishment/redeployment of the force
sustainment
considerations the CDR should consider when driving the formation process of hte organization/manning compnent HQ
- what are the specified and implied tasks
- does the staff need SME augmentation to effectively perform the mission
- what is the desired and expected timeline for augmentees to arrive at the staf or to become availabel via reachback support from remote locations
- what mitigating actions has the staff taken to fill short-term gaps until required expert augmentees arrive
- if employing a forward command element (afloat/ashore), have specific requirements, responsibilities, and synchrnization mechanisms for hte split staff been designated
- during split-staff operations, how will the CDRs decisions and guidance be shared with the portion of the staff not physically located with the commander
- who on the staff establishes/promulgates battle rhythm
JPERSTAT
joint personnel status and casulaty report
MPG
maritime planning grup
Boards, Centers, Cells, & Working Group
“7 Minute Drill”
- Descriptive and unique
- Who receives, compiles, and delivers information
- Allocation of resources (time and facilities),
and any collaborative tool requirements - Brief description of the requirement
- Staff sections and/or
required to provide products (once approved by chief of staff, these become specified
tasks) - Suspense date-time group for inputs
- Products and links to other staff organizations
- When outputs will be available
- Who has to attend (task to staff to provide reps)
NTTP
Navy Tactics, Techiques, and Procedures
NWP
Navy Warfare Publicaiton
STWC
Strike Warfare Commander
SUWC
surface warfare commander
MIOC
maritime interception operations commander
VA
vital areas
CIEA
classification, identification, and engagement areas
MAGTF
The MAGTF is the USMC’s principal organizational construct for conducting
missions across the competition continuum. MAGTFs provide CCDRs with scalable,
versatile expeditionary forces able to assure allies; deter potential adversaries; provide
persistent US presence with little or no footprint ashore; and respond to a broad range of
contingency, crisis, and conflict situations.
STANAGS
standardized agrements
AMD
air and missile defense
NSFS
Naval Surface Fires SUpport
JPP
joint planning process
OPTASK
operational tasks
PIR
priority intelligence requirements
how are JIPOE products used
- prepare staff estimates
- define the OE
- describe the impact of the OE on threat/friendly forces
- evaluate teh capabilities of threat forces operating in the OE
- describe potential threat: objective,s COG, critical vulnerabilities, decision points, COA, civilian activities taht might impact
CCIR
commander critical information requir5ement
ways to impact the enemy’s surface capabilities before they do our
Divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy’s military surface
capabilities before those capabilities can be used effectively against friendly forces or to
otherwise achieve the enemy’s objectives.
3 key attributes in the JFC joint interdiction operations
flexibility
maneuverability
speed of fires assets
D3A stands for
decide, detect, deliver, assess
use of D3A
4 phrased process: decide, detect, deliver, assess
- for fires planning, execution, and interface iwth the joint tyargeting cycle
* synchronizes maneuver, intelligence, and fire support. NOT driven by the battle rhythm associated with joint air ops. they strike targeets with theirt own organic assets but ca
JFE
joint fires element
TST
time-sensitive targets
important concepts in joint fires
- target development
- distrubution and priority of forcves
- developing targeting guidence and priorities INCLUDING inclusion/restricted/no-strike/time sensitibve lists
OSC
on-scene commander
deliberate targting
nominate time-sensitive targets, high payoff targets, high value targets
what is MDA
effective understanding of anything associated with the maritime domain that could impact the security, safety, economy, or envirnment ofhte nation
COP
common operating picture
JLOTS
joint logistics over-the-shore
APOD
AERIAL PORTS OF DEBARKATION
CUL
common-user logistics
ABFC
advanced base functional components
* prepared modular unit facilitie designs taht provide a variety of functional cpabilities to extend the CDR’s logistic infrastructure supportin naval expeditionary operations
planning is J-_
J-5
J-6
Communications
amphib environmental concerns
Cleanup of base camps and other occupied areas to an appropriate level.
Protection of endangered species and marine mammals in the operational area.
Environmental safety and health.
Hazardous materials management.
Hazardous waste disposal.
Medical and infectious wastes management and disposal.
Natural and cultural resources protection.
Noise abatement, including noise from aircraft operations.
Pesticide, insecticide, and herbicide management to control non-point pollution.
Resource and energy conservation through pollution prevention practices.
Solid waste management and disposal.
Oil and hazardous substance spills prevention and controls.
Water pollution from sewage, food service, and other operations.
UNCLOS
US Senate has not ratified this treaty b/./c it is perceived to have fundamental flaws r/t deep seabed mining provisions
- we are not a party to it buyt we do consider the navigation/overflight provisions therein reflective of customary international law so we do act in accodance iwht the UNCLOS except for the deep sebed mning provisions
territorial sea
belt of Ocean that is measured seaward up to 12nm from the baseline of hte coastal nation and is subjec tot its soverignity. ships enjoy the right of innocent passage in the territorial sea but innocent passage does not include a right for aircraft overflight of the territorial ssea
contiguous zone
A contiguous zone is an area extending seaward from the baseline up to 24
nautical miles in which the coastal nation may exercise the control necessary to
prevent or punish infringement of its customs, fiscal, immigration, and sanitary
laws and regulations that occur within its territory or territorial sea. Ships and
aircraft enjoy high seas freedoms, including overflight, in the contiguous zone.
EEZ
An exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a resource-related zone adjacent to the
territorial sea—where a state has certain sovereign rights (but not sovereignty)
and may not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline. Ships and
aircraft enjoy high seas freedoms, including overflight, in the EEZ.
high seas
all parts of the ocean seaward of the EEZ
ocean zones
international waters
territorial sea
contiguous zone
EEZ
high seas
capability that makes UAS superior to comparable manned systems
UAS may be capable of having longer endurance times
why is it crucial for UAV to follow airspace rules
b/c they cannot see/avoid other aircraft
generally have smal radar/visual signatures
man not have ID friend/foe capability
DODIN
DOD informatiuon network
assessment
process that evaluates changes in the OE and measuyres progress of the joint force towards mission accmopishmenrt
JOA
joint operations area
PA
public affairs
why does the military need PAs
US mil has an oblication to communicate w/its members & general public. it is in the national interest to communicate with international publicy
- proactive release
-puts operations into context, undermines adversarial propaganda, helps achieve national/strategic/operational objectives
problem of public access to internet
ability of anyone with internet access to share information/graphic visuals w/o validating facts as an event unfolds further complicates our efforts to accurately inform the media and populace
military & the first amendment
first amendment guarentees free press but hte DOD has to balance that right against military missions that rquires OPSEC to protect lives of public/military
PAO
public affairs officer
KLE
key leader engagements
principle spokesman of the CO
PAO = public affairs officer
PAO as the primary coordinator
PAO is the CDR’s principal spokesperson
counsels leaders
supports CDR’s intent
primary coordinator for commuicationh integration /alignment
supports community/key leader engaagement
tenents of PAO
tell the truth
provide timely information
practice security at the source
provide consistent information at all levels
tell the DOD story
CCS
commander’s communication synchronization
what does the CCS process do
commander’s communication synchronization
- aligns communication concerning the joint force mission with the broader national strategic narrative
IGO
intergovermental organization
NGO
nongovernment
PAG
public affairs guidance
primary emphasis of the public affairs assessment
identify, measure, and evaluate implications within the OE that the commander does not control but can influen ce through coherent and compprehensive CCS established by early integration in the planning process
NFR
National Response Framework
what does Public Affairs monitor during DSCA
Defense Support to Civic Authorities
- the National Incident Communication Conference Line: used for transmission and exchange of critical and timely “breaking” incident infomration among federal/affected state/local/tribal
what did Obama say happens “When we cannot explain our efforts clearly and publically…”
When we cannot explain our efforts clearly and publically, we face terrorist propaganda and international suspicion, we erode our legitimacy with our partners and our people, and we reduce accountability in our own government
why does information in the public domain matter
information in the public domain affects the OE and influences operations
* evaluate how various friendly/enemy/adversary/neutral actins/images/words impact planned and ongoing operations
impact of first impressions on decision makers/stakeholders/leaders
first impression on the perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders cannot be underestimated
- first impressions inflence perceptions/judgment which bias how individuals process subsequent information
- information that contradicts first impressions may be dismissed altogether (enemies take advantage of this and often communicates lies/misleading information before we can verify details/communicate the truth)
- FIRST SIDE THAT PRESENTS INFORMATION SETS THE CONTEXT AND FRAMES THE PUBLIC DEBATEW
- that’s why we try to maintain legitimacy by disseminationg rapid accurate information even if it portrays us negatively
important thing to remember about news media coverage
news media coverage does not always reflect reality but frames reality by choosing whast events to cover and how to present them
propaganda influences
opinions
emotions
attitudes
behavior
** propaganda generally implies lies and desceit but enemy may be actually honest and straightfordward
** many people are drawn to conflict or violence
how does anticipating potential adversary propaganda exploitation
anticipating events they may exploit lets us do preemptive release of information
goals of public affairs
build partnerships
deter adversaries
enhance allied support
further US security interestsd
inform expectations/opinions
counter inaccurate information/deception/adversary propaganda
reinforce military success
support military objectives
provide operational context
articualte military capabilities
communicate US actions/policies
support strategic narratives, themes, goals
PA communications
legitimacy of US military goals/objectives
what the adversary is illegitimately doing
why international concern is important
what USG intentions are for its armed forces if the adversary refuses to comply
PAO’s role in preventing the adversary from exploiting our COG
adversary propaganda frequently targets a known COG - the resolve of hte american public
why do PAOs talk about trainings & deployments
deployment preparations, activities, and force projections to show the domestic/multinational/adversary public what hte commander is actually doing to prepare for conflict
* information about US military capabilities and resolve may still shape the adversary’s planning and actions in a manner beneficial to the US
who is responsible for defending the reputation of hte USA
PAO
“maximum disclosure, minimal delay”
what does long-term success of PA activities depend on
“maximum disclosure, minimal delay”
accurate credible presenation of information leads to confidence in mulitary an dlegitimacy of mil ops
when do PAO’s become the media’s favorite source of information
the PAO who releases timely and accurate information/visuals often becomes the media’s preferred soruce of information
- so they neede to establish expeditious processes for information release
background interviews
information is attributable to a military official but not by name
deep background interviews
both the person and source aren’t attributable but the information can be used.
INTENT: to put information “on the record” in the proper context
off the record interviews
information cannot be used for direct reporting with any kind of attribution
* used when there is a need to give reporters a larger context for a subject/event than can be given with any level of attribution
why doesn’t the media prefer off the record interviews
b/c they cannot directly report from the conversation. but it does give greater context and correct misperceptions. the only way that can be accomplished if there is no direct reporting of the interview
3 things that war narraative does
- organizing framework for policy (policy cannot exist without an interlocking foundation of “truths” theat peple easily accept because they appear to be self-evident and undeniable
- narrative is a framework to represent a vision. the tr
- having presented a war logic that is beyond dispute, the narrative then serves practically as the annointed rhetorical handbook for how the war is toe be argued and described
example of an Operation Enduring Freedom event that the locals believe even though it isn’t true
a premature detonation of IED in Kandahar City = many civilian casualties. the locals still think it came from a coalition Predator strike but htat isn\t true
ROK
Republic of Korea
sources of information on joint force themes
Sources of information for the joint
force themes should include the mission, commander’s intent, and any other guidance
contained within the warning order, planning order, operation order (OPORD), and execute
order (EXORD). This is not an exhaustive list; other official sources providing national
strategic narratives can contribute to a joint force’s narrative
order of warnings
WARNORD
PLANORD
OPORD
EXORD
DPO
Defense PRess Office
MISO
Military Information Support Operations
purpose of OPSEC
reduces the vulnerabiity of US/multinational forces to successful adversary exploitaiton of critical infomration
MILDEC
actions to miuslead enemy/adversary to cause them to take specific actions/inactions that will contribute to the acompishment of hte frienldy mission
JIACG
joint interagency coordination group
public diplomacy
). PD consists of overt international public information
activities of the USG designed to promote US foreign policy objectives by seeking to
understand, inform, and influence foreign audiences and opinion makers, and by broadening
dialogue between American citizens, institutions, and their counterparts abroad.
country team
The country team consists of key members of the US
diplomatic mission or embassy and works directly with the HN government. Its purpose is
to unify the coordination and implementation of US national policy within each foreign
country under direction of the chief of mission (COM). Country teams meet regularly to
advise the COM on matters of interest to the US and review current developments in the
country. The COM, as the senior US representative in each HN, controls information release
in country. The PA staff should coordinate all themes, messages, and press releases
impacting an HN through the respective US embassy channels. The DOS foreign policy
adviser at CCMDs can facilitate access to DOS and has reachback to resources f
key members of a diplomatic missoin/embassy that work with a HN
country team
leads a country team
COM : chief of mission
senior US representative in each host nton
COM: chief of mission
head of hte country team
ICRC
International COmmittee of hte REd Cross
The press is not the enemy…
the press is not hte neemy and to treat it as such is self-defeating
CAP
crisis action planning
JOPP
joint operations planing process
JIPOE
joint intelligence preparation of the OE
Annex X of an OPLAN
Annex F = all PA related transportation, communications, billeting, equipment, and personnel reosurces to support the plan
APEX
adaptive planning an execution
media access
visual information
media operations centers
embedeed/media pools
intelligence support
tech support to PA
American Forces Radio and Television services
internet based products/releases
security
HN/multinational partners, country team
social media implications
counteradversary propaganda
analysis and feedback
PAG
public affairs guidence supports the public discussion of defense issues and operations and serves as a source document when responding to media representatives and hte public
intention of credentialing outside media sources
NOT to control or restrict certain media outlets from access. to validate them and give them the information that enhances their ability to report on activities iwth in the OA
assessment
process that measures progress of hte joint force toward mssion accomplishment
FEMA
federal emergency management agency
JIC
joint infomration center
- central location where personnel with public information responsibilities perform critical emergency information functions, crisis communication, public affairs
ISIL
islamic sate of irq andthe levant
DVIDS
Defense Video and Imagry Distribution System
B-roll
unedited video
NIPRNET
nonsecure internet protocol router network
POLAD
political advisor
CUI
controlled unclassified information
EPW
enemy prisoner of war
FOIA
qfreedom of information act
requests for information under FOIA
DODD instruction. coordinate through the command’s designated FOIA representatvie/legal advisor/JAF
classified information that the PAO should not sharee
(1) For US (or allied) units, specific numerical information on troop strength,
aircraft, weapons systems, on-hand equipment, or supplies available for support of combat
units. General terms should be used to describe units, equipment, and/or supplies.
(2) Any information that reveals details of future plans, operations, or strikes,
including postponed or canceled operations.
(3) Information and VI that would reveal the specific location of military forces or
show the level of security at military installations or encampments. For datelines, storieswill state that the report originates from general regions unless a specific country has
acknowledged its participation.
(4) Rules of engagement.
(5) Information on intelligence activities, including sources and methods, lists of
targets, and battle damage assessments.
(6) During an operation, specific information on friendly force troop movement or
size, tactical deployments, and dispositions that would jeopardize OPSEC or lives. This
would include unit designations and names of operations until released by the JFC.
(7) Identification of mission aircraft points of origin, other than as land- or carrierbased.
(8) Information on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of weapon systems and
tactics (to include, but not limited to adversary camouflage, cover, deception, targeting,
direct and indirect fire, intelligence collection, or security measures).
(9) Specific identifying information on missing or downed personnel, aircraft, or
sunken ships while search and rescue operations are planned or under way.
(10) Special operations forces’ tactics, techniques, and procedures, and equipment,
which, if disclosed, could cause serious harm to the ability of these forces to accomplish
their mission.
(11) Information on operational or support vulnerabilities that could be used
against US or allied units until that information no longer provides tactical advantage to the
adversary and is, therefore, released by the JFC. Damage and casualties may be described as
“light,” “moderate,” or “heavy.”
(12) Specific operating methods and tactics (e.g., offensive and defensive tactics or
speed and formations). General terms such as “slow” or “fast” may be used.
(13) Detainees will be protected from public curiosity at all times. Strict
compliance with this requirement is essential. There is no distinction between international
and domestic media with regard to this obligation. Media attention concerning detainees is
likely to be substantial. Commanders and staffs should anticipate such attention and ensure
that supporting PA personnel develop procedures, in advance, for dealing with media
requests for visits and information. Unless delegated to subordinate commanders, the Office
of the Secretary of Defense is the sole release authority for photographs or video of
detainees. Commanders will prepare and coordinate, in advance, PA plans for events such as
detainee movements, transfers, or releases, with both the transferring and receiving
commanders.
(a) Requests for interviews or filming of detainees must be coordinated
through the staff judge advocate to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations,
including the law of war.
Guidelines for Release of Information
C-5
(b) Photographing, filming, or other videotaping of detainees for other than
internal detention facility management and intelligence purposes is prohibited.
(c) Individuals in the custody or under the physical control of the USG,
regardless of nationality or physical location, shall not be subjected to cruel, inhumane, or
degrading treatment or punishment.
benefits of using social media
efficient, immediate acess, no gatekeeper, provides actionable feedback, promotes trust
if DOD doesn’t use social media
To effectively reach stakeholders, DOD must use the communication channels those
stakeholders use. Social media and other technologies present unequaled opportunities for
DOD to share its story in an authentic, transparent, and rapid manner while building richer,
more substantive relationships with audiences not reachable through traditional
communication channels.
d. The use of social media also presents challenges to the joint force. However, if DOD
does not participate in social media, conversations about the joint force will still take place,
only without the joint force perspective.
planning consideration for social media presence/establising platform
- Social Media Planning
Like any overall CCS, consider many of the same things:
a. Goal
(1) What is the “big picture” reason for using social media?
(2) Goals should reflect the command’s communication goals and tie into a broader
communication synchronization.
b. Objectives
(1) Set realistic and measurable objectives to track progress.
(2) Plan for the near, medium and long term.
(3) Consider quality and sentiment, not just headcounts of fans.
c. Identify Publics
(1) Identify and prioritize publics to communicate with.
(2) Be specific (command members, local residents, families, etc.).
d. Content
(1) Determine the story to tell and how, which should align with command’s goals.
(2) Draft posting guidelines and/or comment policy to set expectations and
determine after action when a violation of policy occurs.
(3) Find topics that interest your publics and achieve your communication goals.
(4) Create a content calendar, providing a quick tool to plan posts.
(5) Be flexible and allow publics to shape conversations too.
(6) Listen to publics and enable a real dialogue.
(7) Go beyond repopulating content prepared for traditional channels.
(8) Post content that gets publics to communicate with the command and each
other.
(9) Plan to coordinate content across online presences.
e. Standard Operating Procedures
Appendix F
F-8 JP 3-61
(1) Develop a standard operating procedure to manage workflow, assign tasks and
allow for seamless personnel transitions.
(2) Determine the most appropriate team to manage account(s).
(3) Determine the right roles and level of access for each manager on each tool;
involve senior leadership as much as possible.
(4) Plan to coordinate across relevant entities (e.g., Services and USG departments
and agencies).
(5) Have a back-up plan for emergencies.
why is it important to team up with other social media presences
leverage already existing social presences tobuild trust, create a centralized location to funnel information, spead/reach/direct access is a great way to communicate with stakeholders during a crisis
media training pdf
“Defense Information School”
JFMCC
joint force maritime component commander
mission command
conduct of military operations through decentralized execution based upon mission-type orders
MSO
maritime security ooperations
