The Joint Targeting Cycle II-27 b. Target location and plot of movement (if applicable). 3. The track step begins once a definite fix is obtained on the target and ends when the engagement’s desired…

…Joint Targeting Cycle Phase 6— Targeting Assessment The targeting assessment phase is a continuous process that assesses the effectiveness of the activities that occurred during the first five phases of the joint targeting cycle. The targeting…

…Further, changes in weather may require changes to the platforms and/or weapons required to engage a particular target. › Re-targeting. If a target that was to be prosecuted is no longer a viable target for…

Component Targeting Processes C-3 apart from the joint air tasking cycle and contains functions, processes, and procedures that are performed in peacetime, both before and after conflicts. Figure C-1. Joint Air Tasking Cycle Joint…

33 development efforts can frequently force refinement of desired effects or even objectives, especially if weaponeering and allocation efforts indicate that a particular targeting avenue of approach is impractical. Target development efforts also frequently reach forward…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 5 Functional characteristics are often difficult to discern because they may not be directly observed. Reaching plausible conclusions can often entail speculation through deductive and inductive reasoning. Some examples…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 12 CHAPTER 2: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The targeting process requires robust direction and organization to enable the conduct of campaigns and operations across the competition continuum. The targeting process…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-9 2. Disseminating the JFC’s targeting guidance and priorities to components and JFC staff. 3. Reviewing and refining ISR collection requirements and joint ISR assessment guidance based on…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-11 f. Targeting begins during pre-hostilities deliberate planning or crisis action planning and continues throughout execution. As the operation progresses, joint operation planning generally occurs in three distinct but overlapping…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

…The three-step analytical process (physical damage/change assessment, functional damage assessment, target system assessment) is reported via a three-phased BDA reporting process: phase 1, BDA Initial Target Assessment; phase 2, BDA Supplemental Target Assessment…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets, and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.1 While…

Glossary GL-9 target acquisition. The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) target analysis. An…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-11 the use of terrain, camouflage, emission controls, passive, and active defenses to negate friendly efforts to affect adversary activity. f. Physical characteristics are analyzed to determine the target’s susceptibility…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-9 c. High-Value and High-Payoff Targets. An HVT is a target that the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. HPTs are derived from the list…

…ETFs should be shared with targeting intelligence systems as well as targeting C2 systems and with the J-3. (c) Target Materials. TM are standardized products that capture graphic and textual presentations of target intelligence and…

Executive Summary viii JP 3-60 least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage (high-value target [HVT]), then further identifying the subset of those targets which must be acquired and engaged…

…Such information can prove useful when analyzing and targeting enemy space capabilities. Targeteers at the joint space operations center (JSpOC) evaluate theater AODs and nominate specific space-related targets to meet a theater commander’s objectives…

46 CHAPTER THREE DYNAMIC TARGETING GENERAL “Dynamic targeting” is a term that applies to all targeting prosecuted outside of a given day’s preplanned ATO targets. It represents the targeting portion of the “execution” phase of…

Chapter II II-18 JP 3-60 operational picture (COP) are critical elements during phase 6 of the joint targeting cycle where outcomes are analyzed and future actions are determined. (3) Targeteers work closely with planners…