5 › Functional redundancy (can the target’s function be performed elsewhere or by something else?). › Target’s ability to reconstitute itself or its function. › Target’s mobility characteristics. ›› Fixed (unable to move). ›› Transportable (operate from fixed…

…Targeting and assessment, which are integrally related, impose most of the intelligence collection burden the joint force carries—to support deliberate targeting efforts before, dynamic targeting efforts during, and assessment during and after ATO execution. Successful…

…Special operations forces (SOF) reconnaissance and direct action teams provided last-minute information on widely dispersed targets. At H-hour the parachute assault forces, forward-deployed forces, SOF, and air elements of the joint force simultaneously…

…Targeting is integral to JAOP development and deliberate targeting is used to help determine and develop target sets and targets included in the JAOP and its attachments (which may include full ATOs for the first day…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-7 (a) Develops OA-wide joint targeting guidance, objectives, and priorities (normally accomplished in conjunction with component planners as part of the joint planning group [JPG]). (b) Coordinates, deconflicts…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 29 DYNAMIC TARGETING KILL CHAIN The USAF follows the F2T2EA method for dynamic targeting process. This method is colloquially referred to as the “kill chain.” The kill chain applies…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 38 Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Office is aligned under USSTRATCOM J-3 as the DoW operational lead for electromagnetic spectrum operations. The JEMSO Cells develop and execute processes…

Glossary GL-10 JP 3-60 target of opportunity. 1. A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be included in deliberate targeting that, when detected or located, meets criteria specific…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 20 given period. Air apportionment guidance should reflect prioritized operational objectives and applicable tactical tasks, with approximate weights of effort for each objective. The apportionment recommendation is approved by…

…Characteristics of Targets Every target has distinct intrinsic or acquired characteristics that form the basis for target detection, location, identification, and classification for ongoing and future surveillance, analysis, engagement, and assessment. Physical, functional, cognitive, environmental, and…

…Civilian objects that are being used to engage in or support hostilities may lose their protected civilian status and be legitimate military targets. Civilian objects that may be legitimate military targets. Some facilities or objects that…

Chapter III III-2 JP 3-60 design must be able to identify adversary critical vulnerabilities and execute all phases of joint targeting efficiently and continuously. e. Other Considerations. Offensive military activities (e.g., electronic attack…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-33 C2 arrangements should include the rapid identification and communication capabilities required for expedited decision making. Overall responsibility for mission execution remains with the components in order to accomplish coordination and…

…The Dynamic Targeting Process Dynamic targeting consists of six distinct phases: › Find. › Fix. › Track. › Target. › Engage. › Assess. The relationship of these phases to each other and the steps that compose them are illustrated in Figure 3…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-17 GEOINT analysis and products at the national level. In addition to the GEOINT support identified in JP 2-01, Joint and National Intelligence Support to Military Operations, and…

…EQUIPPING TARGETING ORGANIZATIONS The forces the COMAFFOR presents to the CFC should include all the equipment they require to conduct combat operations. This includes target data and materials, especially for mission areas like strategic attack and…

… The intelligence warfighting function plans much of the Army’s information collection that helps define the information environment and identifies potential audiences or physical targets for consideration.  Intelligence provides real-time insight into the…

…This function encompasses the fires associated with a number of tasks, missions, and processes, including: (1) Conduct joint targeting. This is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, taking…

…All except one of the targets were chosen because of their direct connection to terrorist activity. The single exception was the Benina military airfield which based Libyan fighter aircraft. This target was hit to preempt Libyan…

…In addition to normal target nomination procedures, JFCs establish procedures through which land or maritime force commanders can specifically identify those interdiction targets they are unable to engage with organic assets within their operational areas that…