The Joint Force Needs a Global Engagement Cycle

Abstract

Step into any joint or coalition operations center and you will find planners, intelligence analysts, and operators bustling between working groups and decision boards related to the synchronization of joint fires. From developing target systems that support the commanders objectives, to validating and prioritizing individual targets, to assigning forces and assessing mission execution, the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC) often drives the battle rhythm for combat operations. This process enables a staff to match available capabilities with desired lethal and nonlethal effects against an adversary, and it synchronizes intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) efforts with the deployment of ground, maritime, air, and cyber assets responsible for executing joint fires.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1099496

Entities

People

  • Gregory M. Tomlin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Operations
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Fake News
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Operations
  • Internet
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Social Media
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber