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Component Targeting Processes C-7 5. Nuclear Targeting Nuclear targeting and mission planning are interrelated functions and processes; neither is accomplished in isolation of the other. The targeting process supports planning by providing commanders and planners with a methodology, direct access, and detailed information concerning targets as expressed within the commander’s objectives, guidance, and intent. Nuclear targeting is accomplished in both deliberate and crisis action planning. 6. Integration of Electronic Warfare in Joint Targeting Electronic warfare activities conducted in joint operations should be coordinated through JFC’s electronic warfare staff or joint electronic warfare cell (if established). These staffs should integrate their efforts into the JFC’s targeting cycle to coordinate nonlethal and lethal fires in strike operations. For more information, see JP 3-13.1, Electronic Warfare. 7. Integration of Cyberspace Operations in Joint Targeting Cyberspace targeting is conducted by JFCs with the mission and authority to create offensive effects in or through cyberspace after having deconflicted them with the commander, USCYBERCOM in accordance with current policy. Targeting for cyberspace generally follows the processes and procedures used for traditional targeting but must account for the unique nature of cyberspace as compared to the traditional physical domains and the unique requirements for matching cyberspace capabilities to targets in cyberspace. USCYBERCOM does much of this targeting work and develops targets in support of its organic planning efforts and as recommendations for the integration of cyberspace targeting efforts with the combatant commands. For more information, see JP 3-12, Cyberspace Operations. 8. Integration of Information Operations in Joint Targeting a. IO is the integrated employment during military operations of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own. IO can be employed as a means of target engagement and may be conducted at all levels from tactical through national strategic. IO planners consider all instruments of the adversary’s national power to determine how best to achieve stated objectives by affecting information and information systems. Successful integration of information-related capabilities into the targeting process is fundamental to the success of the campaign. IO may call for targeting adversary human decision processes (human factors), information, and information systems used to support decision making or adversary morale with a variety of lethal and nonlethal means. The selection of IO actions should be consistent with national objectives, applicable international conventions, ROE, and other guidance. b. The joint force IO cell is another source for target requirements and should be closely integrated to deconflict redundant targeting, consider intelligence gain versus loss