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35 TET, in consultation with the strategy plans team within the SD and other experts and agencies, as required. The first part of validation asks such questions as: › Does the target meet CFACC or higher commanders’ objectives, guidance, and intent? › Is the target consistent with LOAC and ROE? › Is the desired effect on the target consistent with the end state? › Is the target politically or culturally “sensitive?” ›› What will the effect of striking it be on public opinion (enemy, friendly, and neutral)? › What are the risks and likely consequences of collateral damage? › Is it feasible to attack this target? What is the risk? › Is it feasible to attack the target at this time? › What are the consequences of not attacking the target? › Will attacking the target negatively affect friendly operations due to current or planned friendly exploitation of the target? The second part of validation starts the coordination and integration of actions against the target with other operations. This continues after the ATO is produced and responsibility is assumed by the COD. Part of coordination is deconfliction, which is largely a checklist function. The checklist should be developed during JAOP development and be appropriate to the particular organization and conflict. Many offices and agencies must be coordinated with to prevent fratricide, collateral damage, or propaganda leverage for the enemy. Some examples of where coordination and integration are required: › SOF. The joint forces special operations component commander (JFSOCC) must deconflict joint special operations with the CFC and the other component commanders to avoid fratricide. This is best done at a CFACC targeting coordination meeting held as part of the TET’s function. The CAOC should work through the special operations liaison element (SOLE) for deconfliction. › Army forces. CAOC personnel should work through the BCD within the CAOC and the ASOC to ensure that air and space component targeting is coordinated and integrated with land component operations. Careful crafting and placement of FSCM facilitate this. › Search and rescue. › Information operations. › Other government agencies.