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c. During forcible entry operations or in undeveloped theaters, C2 should be simple and
facilitate the joint force’s ability to respond to a given threat. The ACP must be
continuously assessed through feedback from commanders to ensure it adequately
supports operational requirements in a potentially dynamic operational environment.
The initial architectures may need to be modified based on the situation and/or additional
assets arriving into the operational area.
8. General
SECTION C. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
ROE are directives issued by a competent military authority that delineate the
circumstances and limitations under which US forces will initiate and/or continue combat
engagement with other forces encountered. Standing ROE, including rules on the inherent
right of self-defense and supplemental measures for mission accomplishment, as approved
by SecDef, are found in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3121.01,
Standing Rules of Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for US Forces.
Approved ROE for mission accomplishment, applicable to a specific mission, are typically
found in the mission’s respective warning order, execute orders, operations order/plan, ROE
serials, and/or special instructions (SPINS) section of the ATO.
a. With SecDef approval, CCDRs may augment the standing rules of engagement
(SROE)/standing rules for the use of force (SRUF) with theater-specific ROE and with
supplemental instructions. The JFC and commanders at every echelon are responsible for
establishing/implementing ROE, but their ROE cannot be less restrictive than that approved
for a superior commander.
b. The JFC implements the approved SROE/SRUF/theater ROE and may request more
specific ROE for the JOA/mission. The JFC normally requests inputs from subordinate
commanders when developing the ROE. To prevent violations or misunderstandings, ROE
should be clear, concise, and unambiguous. The JFACC/AADC should offer ROE
recommendations to the JFC in anticipation of the need, or when requested to do so. In
conjunction with ROE recommendations, engagement authority and its delegation and other
authorities must be considered and may be part of the ROE. MNF operations may further
complicate processes for establishing and executing ROE. The key is to anticipate the
requirement so the changes may be staffed and approved at the appropriate level for
implementation when needed at a specific time or for a special circumstance. When
planning counterair operations, the component commanders must ensure they comply with
the established ROE for the theater/JOA that may include special (and somewhat different)
ROE for separate operations. ROE can limit or restrict certain options, targets, and methods.
For example, the air ROE may restrict firing of air-to-air weapons if the target is BVR or
across an international boundary. ROE are promulgated through command channels by
numerous means and normally can be found in the SPINS section of the ATO.
Commanders must not only promulgate ROE to the joint force, but must also train the
joint force on the ROE.
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