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Targeting
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dynamic targeting. The part of the tasking process for prosecuting targets that are not
detected, identified, or developed in time to be included in deliberate targeting, and
therefore have not had actions scheduled against them. (AFDD 2-1.9)
effect indicator. Independent, qualitative or quantitative condition(s) that indicates the
achievement of an effect. (AFDD 2-1.9)
effect. 1. The physical or behavioral state of a system that results from an action, a set
of actions, or another effect. 2. The result, outcome, or consequence of an action. 3.
A change to a condition, behavior, or degree of freedom (AFDD 2-1.9)
effects-based operations. Operations that are planned, executed, assessed, and
adapted to influence or change systems or capabilities in order to achieve desired
outcomes. Also called EBO. (AFDD 2)
emerging target. A potential target, which, upon initial detection, meets sufficient
criteria to be considered and further developed. The criticality and time sensitivity of the
potential target is initially undetermined. (AFDD 2-1.9)
end state. The set of conditions that needs to be achieved to resolve the situation or
conflict on satisfactory terms, as defined by appropriate authority. (AFDD 2).
geospatial information and services. The concept for collection, information
extraction, storage, dissemination, and exploitation of geodetic, geomagnetic, imagery
(both commercial and national source), gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic,
hydrographic, littoral, cultural, and toponymic data accurately referenced to a precise
location on the earth’s surface. These data are used for military planning, training, and
operations including navigation, mission planning, mission rehearsal, modeling,
simulation and precise targeting. Geospatial information provides the basic framework
for battlespace visualization. It is information produced by multiple sources to common
interoperable data standards. It may be presented in the form of printed maps, charts,
and publications; in digital simulation and modeling databases; in photographic form; or
in the form of digitized maps and charts or attributed centerline data. Geospatial
services include tools that enable users to access and manipulate data, and also
includes instruction, training, laboratory support, and guidance for the use of geospatial
data. (JP 1-02)
geospatial intelligence. The exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial
information to describe, assess and visually depict physical features and geographically
referenced activities on the earth. Also known as GEOINT. (AFDD 2-1.9)
indirect effect. A second, third, or nth-order effect created through an intermediate
effect or causal linkage following a causal action. May be physical, psychological,
functional, or systemic in nature. May be created in a cumulative, cascading, sequential,
or parallel manner. An indirect effect is often delayed and typically is more difficult to