Countering the Improvised
Abstract
DoD Focus Areas and C-IED Initiatives In February 2006, the Deputy Secretary of Defense created the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), responsible for leading, advocating and coordinating all DoD efforts to defeat IEDs. JIEDDO focuses all DoD actions in support of the efforts of combatant commanders and their respective joint task forces to defeat IEDs as weapons of strategic influence. The organization is directed to identify, assess and fund initiatives that provide specific counter- IED solutions. Currently, the Army remains JIEDD's executive agent and is responsible for providing primary administrative support. DoD's strategy to counter IEDs is based on three primary focus areas: (1) attack the network, (2) defeat the IED itself once emplaced and (3) train military forces in counter-IED (C-IED) techniques. Focus Area 1 (attack the network) was designed to improve deployed units' success in disrupting the enemy's ability to fund, develop and emplace IEDs. This included the areas of: C-IED intelligence, weapons technical intelligence, persistent surveillance, reconnaissance, information operations, counter-bomber targeting, IED technical and forensic exploitation, and disposal of unexploded and captured ordnance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA541350
Entities
People
- David E. Quantock
- Michael A. Vane
Organizations
- United States Army Training and Doctrine Command