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Component Targeting Processes C-9 CONOPS or, if the new target or mission is of sufficient priority, request or direct diversion of committed assets. During this process, the commanders normally depend upon the operation center director to provide recommendations as to the most appropriate force and/or weapon system as well as the best targets to defer. For example, when the current operations center becomes aware of a newly located tactical surface-to-air threat in the vicinity of a close air support mission, the operation center director may determine that an available Army tactical missile system is the most effective and responsive asset to engage that target. To provide these inputs to the commanders, the operation center director must be familiar with weapons effects and specific weapons support requirements, as well as deconfliction requirements between systems to prevent friendly fire. (1) Weapons System Capabilities. The operation center director monitors ongoing operations and normally selects the best available joint force capability to apply against emerging targets. The operation center director must also have an understanding of the weapons capabilities of all joint force components, to include nonlethal assets. The operation center director should normally understand the capabilities of delivery platforms. For example, the B-52 may be the most capable aerial platform for delivering land and sea mines, while the Tomahawk land attack missile may be the best weapon for engaging early warning sites. (2) Support Requirements. In addition to knowing what constitutes the best available weapons to apply against an emerging target, the operation center director should understand the support requirements to deliver the fires of choice on the target. Support requirements include not only such joint force capabilities as suppression of enemy air defenses and refueling, but also how much time is required to change a direct fire mission or ordnance load.