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Chapter II II-2 JP 3-60 (2) Dynamic targeting is normally employed in current operations planning because the nature and time frame associated with current operations (usually the current 24- hour period) typically requires more immediate responsiveness than is achieved in deliberate targeting. Current operations planning addresses the immediate or very near-term planning issues associated with ongoing operations which usually occur in the joint operations center (JOC) under the operations directorate of a joint staff (J-3). b. Targets may be described as two different categories: planned targets and targets of opportunity. Each has two separate subcategories: (1) Planned targets are known to exist in the operational environment with engagement actions scheduled against them. Examples range from targets being engaged through ongoing shaping activities, targets on joint target lists (JTLs) in the applicable operations plan, to targets detected in sufficient time to list in an air tasking order (ATO), mission-type orders, attack guidance matrix, fragmentary orders, or fire support plans. Planned targets may be further divided into scheduled targets and on-call targets depending upon when they may be attacked. Scheduled targets are prosecuted at a specific time. On- call targets have actions planned, but not for a specific delivery time. The commander expects to locate these targets in sufficient time to execute planned actions. These targets are unique in that actions are planned against them using deliberate targeting but execution will normally be conducted using dynamic targeting. (2) Targets of opportunity refer to targets that meet the criteria to achieve objectives but were not selected for action during the current joint targeting cycle. Targets of opportunity can be divided into two subgroups: unplanned targets and unanticipated targets. These targets often cause deliberate plans to change and are best managed using dynamic targeting. Figure II-1. Categories of Targeting and Targets Categories of Targeting and Targets Deliberate Targeting (Planned) Dynamic Targeting (Targets of Opportunity) On-call Targets Unanticipated Targets Scheduled Targets Unplanned Targets Time Sensitive Targets Component Critical Targets Sensitive Targets