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78 Limiting the number of datums used in theater is the obvious solution. However, as this is not always possible, especially in coalition operations, targeteers must be aware of the different datum needs of all the weapon systems that may be used in the operation. ESTABLISHING CAOC RELATIONSHIPS The units that make up the core of the CAOC are often assigned to various other organizations during peacetime. Operations, IOT, and logistics personnel are usually assigned to the theater AOG. Intelligence personnel are assigned to either the AOG or the theater A-2. Units must thus learn to coordinate their activities and perform their wartime CAOC functions in peacetime. This is especially important for targeting, since it cuts across CAOC divisional lines and involves a great deal of interaction with organizations outside the CAOC. As the primary “keepers” of targeting during peacetime, AIS targeteers must carefully establish relationships with these other units and agencies to ensure smooth targeting procedures are in place to support the tasking cycle during hostilities. Combat Plans Squadron (CAOC combat plans and strategy divisions) The CAOC’s CPD “owns” targeting. Core CPD personnel reside in peacetime in the major command (MAJCOM) or numbered Air Force (NAF) combat plans squadron (CPS). However, members of the targeting and TA team within the ISRD carry out most targeting duties. Core ISRD personnel reside in peacetime in the MAJCOM or NAF AIS. As such, it is critical that targeting personnel in both the CPS and AIS routinely coordinate with each other during peacetime. This will ensure a smooth transition to working in a combat environment when the CAOC is officially stood up to support a contingency. Most of the SD’s core personnel also reside in the CPS in peacetime. Targeting personnel should be involved in the building of the campaign’s air and space strategy and must coordinate with strategists in the CPS as strategy is developed. Combat Operations Squadron (CAOC combat operations division) Although the CPD “owns” targeting, targeting expertise is also needed in the CAOC’s COD. This usually entails responding to changes in the ATO made necessary by changes in the tactical situation. Because of the extremely dynamic nature of activities in the COD, it is imperative that pre-coordination occur between the targeteers who will be working in the COD and the COD’s ops planners. Such coordination is necessary to build the trust in personal knowledge and capabilities that such operations require.