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Chapter I I-6 JP 3-60 b. Targeting links intelligence, plans, and operations across all levels of command and phases of operations. Targeting leverages the commander’s guidance and operational end state from the Adaptive Planning and Execution system to translate and operationalize the intelligence from the joint intelligence preparation of the operational environment (JIPOE) and other outputs of the intelligence process. Capabilities are selected during the targeting process to create effects and achieve objectives developed in the planning process (see Figure I-1). Targeting encompasses many processes, all linked and logically guided by the joint targeting cycle, that continuously seek to analyze, identify, develop, validate, assess, and prioritize targets for engagement in order to create the effects needed to help achieve the commander’s objectives. c. The purpose of targeting is to integrate and synchronize fires into joint operations by utilizing available capabilities to generate a specific lethal or nonlethal effect on a target. The joint targeting cycle provides an iterative, logical methodology for the development, planning, execution, and assessment of targeting, weapons, and capabilities effectiveness. Principles of joint targeting can apply in multinational operations, and may involve participation from other agencies, departments, governments, and organizations throughout all phases of an operation. Figure I-1. Targeting Overview Targeting Overview PMESII political, military, economic, social, information, and infrastructure Legend Targeting Operations Situational Awareness Plans Effects Capabilities Tasks Doctrine Threat Target System Target Characteristics PMESII Objectives Guidance Intent Planning Intelligence