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Executive Summary xiv JP 3-60  Establish parameters for successful targeting within the JFC’s OA by promulgating intent, objectives, guidance, sequencing, and priorities.  Direct the formation, composition, and specific responsibilities of a joint fires element (JFE) and joint targeting coordination board (JTCB) (if required).  Approve or delegate approval of the JIPTL developed from component and staff nominations. Joint Targeting Coordination Board Targeting coordination tasks are normally accomplished through the JFC established JTCB or like body. The JFC normally appoints the deputy JFC or a component commander to chair the JTCB to provide the appropriate level of experience and focus. When a JTCB is not established and the JFC decides not to delegate targeting oversight authority to a deputy or subordinate commander, the JFC may perform this task at the joint force headquarters, with the assistance of the operations directorate of a joint staff (J-3). The JFC ensures that this is a joint effort involving applicable subordinate commands, other agencies, and multinational partners, as appropriate. The JTCB normally facilitates and coordinates joint force targeting activities with the components’ schemes of maneuver to ensure that the JFC’s priorities are met. Joint Fires Element The JFC may approve the formation of a JFE within the J-3. The JFE is an integrating staff element that synchronizes and coordinates fires planning and coordination on behalf of the JFC and should be physically located near the joint task force joint operations center, colocated with the information operations cell if possible. Joint Targeting Working Group The joint targeting working group (JTWG) supports the JTCB by conducting initial collection, consolidation, and prioritization of targets and synchronization of target planning and coordination on behalf of the JFC. The JTWG is an action officer level venue, chaired by the JFE chief, operations