AFDD 2-1.9, page 91
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
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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.