text: Generating and Applying Combat Power
  Figure 2-2. Notional U.S. Indo-Pacific Command preclusion example
  Isolation
  Isolation is the containment of a force so that it cannot accomplish its mission. Peer threats will attempt
  to isolate U.S. forces in several ways. Some examples include—
  (cid:122) Attacking political bonds with allies and partners.
  (cid:122) Preventing or limiting communications to and in an AO.
  (cid:122) Interdicting or severing lines of communication to block support or reinforcement of
  forward-positioned units.
  (cid:122) Deceiving friendly forces about the current situation and their role in the operational environment.
  (cid:122) Deceiving the public about the current situation to reduce its support of friendly operations that
  counter threat goals.
  (cid:122) Exploiting inadequate friendly understanding of an operational environment or cultural affinity in
  an area or region.
  (cid:122) Blocking support or reinforcement of forward-positioned units through direct and indirect fires.
  (cid:122) Using economic coercion.
  (cid:122) Preventing friendly access and overflight.