JP 3-60, page 132
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
31 January 2013 public edition
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Glossary
GL-8
JP 3-60
planned target. Target that is known to exist in the operational environment, upon which
actions are planned using deliberate targeting, creating effects which support
commander’s objectives. There are two subcategories of planned targets: scheduled and
on-call. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
precision bombing. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
preparation fire. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
probability of damage. The probability that damage will occur to a target expressed as a
percentage or as a decimal. Also called PD. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02
with JP 3-60 as the source JP.)
protected emblems. The red cross, red crescent, and other symbols that designate that
persons, places, or equipment so marked have a protected status under the law of war.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-60 as the source JP.)
reattack recommendation. An assessment, derived from the results of battle damage
assessment and munitions effectiveness assessment, providing the commander
systematic advice on reattack of a target. Also called RR. (Approved for incorporation
into JP 1-02.)
restricted target. A valid target that has specific restrictions placed on the actions
authorized against it due to operational considerations. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)
restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of the joint force
and approved by the joint force commander or directed by higher authorities. Also
called RTL. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
scheduled target. Planned target upon which fires or other actions are scheduled for
prosecution at a specified time. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)
schedule of targets. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
strategic mission. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
suppression mission. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
suppressive fire. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
target. 1. An entity or object that performs a function for the adversary considered for
possible engagement or other action. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area,
installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An
area designated and numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact
burst that hits the target. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)