a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander.
How do we understand the OE?
Operational Variables
Mission Variables
What are the Categories of People within an OE?
Enemy
Adversary
Supporter
Neutral
An Enemy is
a party identified as hostile against which the use of force is authorized. An enemy is also called a combatant and is treated as such under the law of war.
An Adversary is
a party acknowledged as potentially hostile to a friendly party and against which the use of force may be envisaged (JP 3-0). Adversaries include members of the local populace who sympathize with the enemy.
Unity of Effort
National Security Council
National Security Strategy
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