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27 Figure 2.3. Notional CAOC Battle Rhythm with Multiple ATOs D - 3 D - 2 D - 1 D - Day D + 1 D + 2 D + 3 D + 4 ATO B ATO C ATO D ATO E ATO A AOD A JIPTL A SEND A FLY A ASSESS AOD B JIPTL B SEND B FLY B ASSESS AOD C JIPTL C SEND C FLY C ASSESS AOD D JIPTL D SEND D FLY D ASSESS AOD E JIPTL E SEND E FLY E ASSESS D + 5 terms of the volume and flow of information. 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 targeting requires in- depth information on such things as enemy force posture, capabilities, and movement; target vulnerability; enemy leadership’s intentions, habits, and movement patterns; the flow and interconnections of enemy economic behavior; and the linkages and interconnections within major infrastructure systems like electrical power and electronic communications webs. The process also takes into account such things as friendly objectives, CONOPS, ROE, target time constraints, and friendly force capabilities to create five general types of products: › Target nomination lists that achieve desired effects in order to meet commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. › Weapons recommendations based upon effects chosen to achieve commander’s objectives. › Weaponeering analyses to support effects-based kinetic and non-kinetic weapon recommendations. › Force / capabilities selection and planning. › Target materials, built to support current and future targeting efforts.