JP 3-60, page 133
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
31 January 2013 public edition
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Glossary
GL-9
target acquisition. The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail
to permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE:
JP 3-60)
target analysis. An examination of potential targets to determine military importance,
priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage or
casualties. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)
target array. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
target bearing. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
target complex. A geographically integrated series of target concentrations. (JP 1-02.
SOURCE: JP 3-60)
target component. A set of targets within a target system performing a similar function.
(JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60)
target concentration. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
target development. The systematic examination of potential target systems—and their
components, individual targets, and even elements of targets—to determine the
necessary type and duration of the action that must be exerted on each target to create an
effect that is consistent with the commander’s specific objectives. (JP 1-02. SOURCE:
JP 3-60)
targeteer. An individual who has completed formal targeting training in an established
Service or joint school and participates in the joint targeting cycle in their current duties.
(Approved for inclusion in JP 1-02.)
target folder. A folder, hardcopy or electronic, containing target intelligence and related
materials prepared for planning and executing action against a specific target. (JP 1-02.
SOURCE: JP 3-60)
target intelligence. Intelligence that portrays and locates the components of a target or
target complex and indicates its vulnerability and relative importance. (JP 1-02.
SOURCE: JP 3-60)
target materials. Graphic, textual, tabular, digital, video, or other presentations of target
intelligence, primarily designed to support operations against designated targets by one
or more weapon(s) systems. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
target nomination list. A prioritized list of targets drawn from the joint target list and
nominated by component commanders, appropriate agencies, or the joint force
commander’s staff for inclusion on the joint integrated prioritized target list. Also
called TNL. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)