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The Art of Joint Command II-11 comprehensive, integrated assessment plan that links assessment activities and measures at all levels. (4) Combat assessment is an example of a tactical-level assessment and a term that can encompass many tactical-level assessment actions. Combat assessment typically focuses on determining the results of weapons engagement (with both lethal and nonlethal capabilities), and thus is an important component of joint fires and the joint targeting process (see JP 3-60, Joint Targeting). Combat assessment is composed of three related elements: battle damage assessment, munitions effectiveness assessment, and reattack recommendations or future targeting. However, combat assessment methodology also can be applied by joint force functional and Service components to other tactical tasks not associated with joint fires (e.g., disaster relief delivery assessment, relief effectiveness assessment, and future relief recommendations). For more information on assessment, refer to JP 5-0, Joint Operation Planning.