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The Targeting Assessment Process D-3 reduces redundancy, and enhances the efficiency of the overall assessment process (see Figure D-2). b. Operational and Strategic-Level Assessment. Assessment at the operational and strategic levels typically is broader than at the tactical level (e.g., CA) and uses MOEs that support strategic and operational mission accomplishment. Strategic- and operational-level assessment efforts concentrate on broader tasks, effects, objectives, and progress toward the end state. In general, assessments should answer two questions: “Is the joint force doing things right?” “Is the joint force doing the right things?” The JFC also can use MOEs to determine progress toward success in those operations for which tactical-level CA ways, means, and measures do not apply. Strategic- and operational-level assessment helps the JFC adjust planning and execution as necessary, and also provides the President and SecDef a way to measure progress toward national-strategic objectives. c. Tactical-Level Assessment. Tactical-level assessment typically uses MOPs to measure task accomplishment. The results of tactical tasks are often physical in nature, but also can reflect the impact on specific functions and systems. Tactical-level assessment may include assessing progress by phase lines; destruction of enemy forces; control of key terrain, people, or resources; and security or reconstruction tasks. Assessment of results at the tactical level helps commanders determine operational and strategic progress, so JFCs must have a comprehensive, integrated assessment plan that links assessment activities and measures at all levels. Figure D-2. Assessment Levels and Measures Assessment Levels and Measures End state and objectives End state and mission Objectives Effects Tasks Mission Objectives Effects Tasks Mission Objectives Tasks National strategic Theater strategic Operational Tactical Assessed using measures of effectiveness (Are we ?) doing the right things Assessed using measures of performance (Are we ?) doing things right Combat tasks (particularly fires) use combat assessment Guidance Levels Battle Damage Assessment Reattack or Future Targeting Munitions Effectiveness Assessment