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Component Targeting Processes C-5 also essential that other components provide inputs to the JFACC’s air apportionment recommendation to the JFC because it influences the strategy to task methodology used during the joint air tasking cycle. If a JFACC is not used, this process will be conducted for each Service component performing air operations. (2) Stage 2 is target development. The specific objectives received during stage 1 are used to focus this effort. Targets are nominated to support the objectives and priorities provided by the JFC. In accordance with the JFC’s objectives and component targeting requirements, the JFACC (or Service component commander if a JFACC is not used) conducts daily joint air planning for the employment of available capabilities and/or forces. If the JFC designates an air component to merge other joint forces TNLs and develop the draft JIPTL, the end product of the target development stage is the draft JIPTL that supports the JFC’s prioritized objectives and conforms to guidance. In any case, the air component uses this process to develop the air component’s TNL for inclusion in the draft JIPTL. Figure C-3. Joint Air Tasking Cycle Battle Rhythm Joint Air Tasking Cycle Battle Rhythm Legend AOD air operations directive ATO air tasking order ATO Prod ATO production and dissemination JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list MAAP master air attack plan Multiple Cycles with Specific Timetables Assessment ATO A ATO B ATO C ATO D ATO E AOD AOD AOD AOD AOD JIPTL JIPTL JIPTL JIPTL JIPTL MAAP MAAP MAAP MAAP MAAP ATO Prod ATO Prod ATO Prod ATO Prod ATO Prod ATO Prod Fly Fly Fly Fly Fly D-Day D-Day D-1 D-1 D+4 D+4 D-2 D-2 D+3 D+3 D-3 D-3 D+2 D+2 D-4 D-4 D+1 D+1