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Chapter II II-30 JP 3-60 a. Issuing and passing of the engagement order. b. Target engagement via lethal or nonlethal means. c. Engagement direction and control. (f) Step 6—Assess 1. In this step, initial assessment of action against the target is performed. 2. Input to the assess step is target engagement (step 5). 3. During the assess step, initial assessment of the physical or functional status of the target takes place. For attacks in the physical environment, the assessment confirms impact of the weapon on the target and makes an initial estimate of the damage. For nonlethal weapons, the initial assessment attempts to detect changes in functionality indicating a successful engagement. 4. For both lethal and nonlethal weapons, this initial assessment is part of battle damage assessment (BDA), phase I. Attack recommendations are generally not made using BDA phase I information. However, in cases of a confirmed miss, a reattack may be authorized based on target priority and weapon availability. 5. Further, assessment takes place in phase 6, targeting assessment. Figure II-16. Engage Engage Update mission plans Further information required Conduct dynamic assessment of target Evaluate Issue orders Execute orders Support weapon flyout Attack target Confirm impact Task reattack Reprioritize assets Track weapon Determine desired effects