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

CHAPTER IIITYPES OF MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR“There is no doubt in my mind that the success of a peace-keeping operationdepends more than anything else on the vigilance and mental alertness ofthe most junior soldier and his non-commissioned leader, for it is on theirreaction and immediate response that the success of the operation rests.”Brigadier M. Harbottle, UN Forces, Cyprus1. GeneralThe following discussions on types ofMOOTW are listed in alphabetical order.Generally, these 16 types of operations (seeFigure III-1) are integrated into the seriesof JTTP supporting this publication.2. Types of Operationsa. Arms Control. Arms control is aconcept that connotes any plan,arrangement, or process, resting uponexplicit or implicit internationalagreement. Arms control governs anyaspect of the following: the numbers,types, and performance characteristicsof weapon systems (including thecommand and control, logistic supportarrangements, and any related intelligencegathering mechanism); and the numericalstrength, organization, equipment,deployment or employment of the armedforces retained by the parties (itencompasses disarmament). Additionally,it may connote those measures taken forthe purpose of reducing instability in themilitary environment. Although it maybe viewed as a diplomatic mission, themilitary can play an important role. Forexample, US military personnel may beinvolved in verifying an arms controltreaty; seizing WMD (nuclear, biological,and chemical or conventional); escortingauthorized deliveries of weapons and othermaterials (such as enriched uranium) topreclude loss or unauthorized use of theseassets; or dismantling, destroying, orTYPES OF MOOTWOPERATIONS Arms Control Combatting Terrorism Humanitarian AssistanceDOD Support toCounterdrug OperationsEnforcement of Sanctions /Maritime InterceptOperationsEnforcing ExclusionZonesEnsuring Freedom ofNavigation and OverflightMilitary Support to CivilAuthorities (MSCA)Nation Assistance /Support toCounterinsurgencyNoncombatant EvacuationOperations (NEO) Peace Operations (PO) Protection of Shipping Recovery Operations Show of Force Operations Strikes and Raids Support to InsurgencyFigure III-1. Types of MOOTW OperationsIII-1