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Chapter II II-28 JP 3-60 1. During this step the decision is made to engage the target in some manner to create desired effects and the means to do so are selected and coordinated (see Figure II-15). 2. Input to the target step: a. Identified, characterized, located, and prioritized target. b. Restrictions: CDE guidance, WMD consequences of execution, law of war, ROE, NSL, and RTL, component boundaries, and fire support coordination measures (FSCMs). c. SA on available assets from all components. Figure II-15. Target Target Legend CDE collateral damage estimation HPT high-payoff target HVI high-value individual HVT high-value target JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list JTL joint target list ROE rules of engagement TST time-sensitive target Issue orders Task reattack JIPTL/ JTL Target HPT/ HVT HVI TST Yes Yes Yes Yes Reduce effects/ nominate engagement option Target point mensuration Formulate engagement options Assess weather effects Determine desired effects Evaluate request/ nomination Submit combat assessment requirements Conduct CDE Conduct threat analysis Prioritize targets Select attack option Assess engagement capability Evaluate window of vulnerability Determine time available Update mission plans Verify ROE Geolocate target Track until halted Maintain track