JP 3-07 Joint Doctrine For Military Operations Other Than War

Executive Summaryaccess. Crisis response may include employment ofoverwhelming force in peace enforcement, a singleprecision strike, or emergency support to civil authorities.Range of MOOTWThe wide range ofMOOTW provides theNational CommandAuthorities with manypossible options duringunsettled situations.When other instruments of national power are unable toinfluence a deteriorating or potentially hostile situation,military force or threat of its use may be required todemonstrate US resolve and capability. This is a risk thatmay result in a combat situation. Should deterrence fail,force may be required to compel compliance in the formof strikes, raids, peace enforcement, counterterrorism,enforcement of sanctions, support to insurgency andcounterinsurgency, and evacuation of noncombatants. Theuse of military forces in peacetime helps keep the dayto-daytensions between nations below the threshold ofarmed conflict or war and maintains US influence inforeign lands. These operations include humanitarianassistance, disaster relief, some nation assistance, foreigninternal defense, most support to counterdrug operations,arms control, support to US civil authorities, evacuation ofnoncombatants in a permissive environment, andpeacekeeping. Noncombat MOOTW often can be asimultaneous operation with combat MOOTW.Basic PrinciplesThere are six principlesthat must be considered inorder to achieve thedesired objectives ofMOOTW.MOOTW principles are an extension of warfightingdoctrine. Application of these principles helps ensuresuccess and minimize losses by focusing on aspects ofMOOTW that deserve careful consideration. They are asfollows: 1. Direct every military operation towards a clearlydefined, decisive and attainable objective. 2. Unity ofeffort in every operation ensures all means are directed toa common purpose. 3. Security is always important anddepends on never permitting hostile factions to acquire amilitary, political, or informational advantage. 4. MOOTWmay require restraint in order to apply appropriate militarycapabilities prudently. 5. Perseverance allows formeasured, protracted application of military capability insupport of strategic aims. 6. Committed forces must sustainthe legitimacy of the operation and the host government,where applicable.viiiJoint Pub 3-07