…vii CHAPTER I UNDERSTANDING TARGETS AND TARGETING  Introduction SECTION A. TARGETS ................................................................................................. I-1  Target Description ..................................................................................................... I-1  Characteristics of Targets .......................................................................................... I-2 SECTION B. TARGETING ............................................................................................ I-5  The Purpose of Joint Targeting…

…GL-4 FIGURE I-1 Targeting Overview ..................................................................................... I-6 II-1 Categories of Targeting and Targets ..........................................................II-2 II-2 Joint Targeting Cycle .................................................................................II-4 II-3 Target Development Relationships ............................................................II-6 II-4 Example Target…

…v FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINE STATEMENTS.......................................................................vii CHAPTER ONE—Targeting Fundamentals.................................................................................. 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 1 Target Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 3 The Targeting Process ................................................................................................................ 6 Types of Targeting...................................................................................................................... 8 Targeting and Targeting-Related Responsibilities ..................................................................... 9 Principles of Targeting.............................................................................................................. 11 Effects-Based Operations…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-25 1. A “fix” is a position determined from terrestrial, electronic, or astronomical data. The fix step of this phase includes actions to determine the location (fix) of the potential target…

Chapter II II-2 JP 3-60 (2) Dynamic targeting is normally employed in current operations planning because the nature and time frame associated with current operations (usually the current 24- hour period) typically requires more…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 28 for detecting, engaging, and assessing targets prosecuted via dynamic targeting (see Appendix A: Targeting Automation). During dynamic targeting, on-call, unscheduled, and unanticipated targets are prosecuted using the…

vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW • Provides an understanding of Targets and Targeting • Explains the Joint Targeting Cycle • Addresses Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities Understanding Targets and Targeting Targeting is the process of selecting and…

…Correlation of Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting During Phase 5 Correlation of Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting During Phase 5       Find Fix Track Target Engage Assess Joint Targeting Cycle Phases End State…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 6 On-call Targets. These are planned targets upon which fires are determined using the deliberate targeting process and executed using the dynamic targeting process. This means these targets…

iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-60 DATED 13 APRIL 2007  Reorganizes discussion of targets, targeting, the joint target cycle, and targeting duties and responsibilities for readability.  Moves discussions on following…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-7 (b) During planning, targeteers will evaluate the objectives and the adversary COGs as described in JIPOE for selection of target systems. The purpose is to characterize the function, criticality, and…

…Planned targets may be further divided into scheduled targets and on-call targets. Scheduled targets are prosecuted at a specific time. On-call targets have actions planned, but not for a specific delivery time. Targets of…

…Target Development Relationships Target Development Relationships 1. End State and Commander’s Objectives Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Target System Analysis Electronic Target Folder Adversary Target System Target System Component Target Target Element Taxonomy…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting Table of Contents Foreword ………………… ............................................................................................... i Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING .............................................................. 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF TARGETING ........................................................................... 1 DEFINITIONS, ENTITY TYPES, AND CHARACTERISTICS ...................................... 3 PROCESSES…

…Targeting Overview Targeting Overview PMESII political, military, economic, social, information, and infrastructure Legend Targeting Operations Situational Awareness Plans Effects Capabilities Tasks Doctrine Threat Target System Target Characteristics PMESII Objectives Guidance Intent Planning Intelligence

Executive Summary xi to be available for engagement within the target cycle. However, changes to the target status (priority, access, permissions) could result in the need (or opportunity) to engage the target during the current cycle…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-21 The joint targeting process monitors these changes in order to allow commanders to decisively use joint force capabilities to seize and maintain the initiative. These dynamic changes require particular attention…

8 Examining these stages in light of the air tasking cycle and its relationship to deliberate targeting, described in Chapter Two, it is easy to see that targeting is absolutely integral to the tasking process. Further…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 31 APPENDIX A: TARGETING AUTOMATION Inputting, updating, and verifying the vast amount of data needed to execute every stage of the targeting cycle requires automation to function successfully. Targeting…

B-1 APPENDIX B TARGETING AUTOMATION 1. Overview a. Targeting automation is the use of computer systems, applications, and database technologies to speed the accurate development, recording, dissemination, and usage of information that systematically links objectives…