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Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Publication: Targeting
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and conducting operational fires and precision engagements against deep and TSTs. In
the AOC, JADOCS is typically used by the dynamic targeting cell, the PR cell, and the
SIDO team in the Combat Ops Division.
JADOCS pulls in coalition information for real-time targeting and fires coordination
between multiple Joint and coalition forces. As a software-only capability loaded on the
unit's laptops, it provides multiple users with a COP to help them determine which forces
observe, track, and strike the target. JADOCS provides detailed information about each
target, including capabilities to enable fire support personnel to positively identify targets,
estimate collateral damage, avoid fratricide, and assess battle damage poststrike.
Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS). TBMCS is a force-level,
integrated air C2 system. TBMCS provides hardware, software, and communications
interfaces to support the preparation, modification, and dissemination of the force-level
air battle plan. TBMCS provides applications and communication interfaces that allow the
ground commander to nominate, track, and verify targets in the ATO and deconflict
airspace with the ACO.
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Tools. GEOINT is the exploitation and analysis of
imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical
features and geographically referenced activities on or about the earth.44 GEOINT is
necessary for visualizing the operating environment, enabling planners to view natural
and cultural features. Most geospatial products are now presented in digital formats and
available through web access and automated means.
Targeteers need access to current imagery for target development and assessment.
Numerous types of geospatial imagery products can be requested from various joint and
national agencies, service centers, and component organic production, exploitation, and
dissemination organizations. Imagery sources include national technical, tactical, or
commercial means.
Targeteers also require mensuration tools to provide precise coordinates with the
accuracy necessary for precise munitions employment. Point mensuration tools needed
for these activities include a digital point position database, controlled and rectified by the
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA). IMEA is specialized weaponeering
software that supports the targeting of hard and deeply buried targets (HDBT) and WMD.
IMEA can characterize buildings, bunkers, tunnels, and open-air targets, predict weapons
effects from conventional weapons, and calculate the number of weapons and associated
aimpoints that achieve a commander’s objectives. IMEA can also augment JWC.
44 See DoD Dictionary definition for GEOINT.