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Military manual AFDD 2-1.9 Page 91 of 130 text: pdf

AFDD 2-1.9, page 91

Targeting

Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting

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Page 91 of AFDD 2-1.9
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81 Weaponeering Tools The JMEM is the standard reference for determining the munitions needed for an attack. The most effective tool from JMEM is the JMEM automated weaponeering system. Commanders must ensure adequate numbers of JMEM workstations are available for weaponeering. However, as non-kinetic and non-lethal weapons continue to make their way into the Air Force inventory, targeteers will have to expand their thinking of what weaponeering is. Commanders can assist by ensuring targeteers have tools to exploit such capabilities as they become available. MAAP and “Operational Art” Tools MAAP personnel need access to displays to aid in the development of the MAAP. Digital displays should be utilized to provide the wings and MAAP personnel with additional time for mission planning and significantly cuts down MAAP production time. Additionally, tools are available to automate some of the MAAP aircraft-munition-target matching effort. Any tools used should permit horizontal and vertical integration across functional areas in the OE. Dynamic Targeting Tools The highly fluid environment of the COD demands tools that targeteers can use to quickly and accurately respond to ATO changes. Typically, these tools are merely a reflection of the tools used by targeteers, analysts, and collection managers in the ISRD. Collateral Damage Estimation Tools Targeteers require a common tool allowing them to conduct collateral damage estimation and mitigation to ensure compliance with ROE and the LOAC. TRAINING AND EXERCISES There is no longer a specific Air Force Specialty Code for targeting. The only people who receive targeting training during technical school are intelligence personnel, but such training is only rudimentary and is not adequate for combat operations. Thus, it is imperative that targeteers in the CAOC receive appropriate follow-on training to achieve the level of proficiency needed for CAOC targeting. It is the responsibility of peacetime commanders to ensure all personnel involved in targeting understand their roles and duties. This applies to intelligence personnel as well as operators, weather personnel, IO specialists, and any others who are involved with CAOC targeting. It also includes federated and reachback partners. A number of courses provide training on targeting.