JP 3-60, page 68
Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
31 January 2013 public edition
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Chapter III
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design must be able to identify adversary critical vulnerabilities and execute all phases of
joint targeting efficiently and continuously.
e. Other Considerations. Offensive military activities (e.g., electronic attack,
offensive cyberspace operations, and information-related capabilities) should be coordinated
and deconflicted with the joint targeting process.
f. Targeting Integration via Joint and Component Operations Centers. The joint
intelligence operations center (JIOC), JOC, and/or component command centers plan for and
conduct operations. Targeting mechanisms should exist at multiple levels. Joint force
components identify requirements, nominate targets that are outside their boundaries or
exceed the capabilities of organic or supporting assets (based on the JFC’s apportionment
decision), and conduct execution planning. After the JFC makes the targeting and
apportionment decisions, components plan and execute assigned missions through their
respective operations centers. The theater air ground system is normally the C2 structure
through which targeting should be integrated.
For additional information, see JP 3-05, Special Operations, JP 3-09, Joint Fire Support, JP
3-30, Command and Control for Joint Air Operations, JP 3-31, Command and Control for
Joint Land Operations, JP 3-32, Command and Control for Joint Maritime Operations, JP 3-
33, Joint Task Force Headquarters, and Field Manual (FM) 3-52.2/NTTP 3-56.2/AFTTP(I)
2.17, Multi- Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Theater Air Ground
System.
2. Joint Force Targeting Responsibilities
a. JFC Responsibilities
(1) The JFC has the responsibility to conduct planning, coordination, and
deconfliction associated with joint targeting. Joint targeting coordination responsibilities for
the JFC include:
(a) Establish parameters for successful targeting within the JFC’s OA by
promulgating intent, objectives, guidance, sequencing, and priorities.
(b) The JFC assigned as the supported commander will provide early, broad,
and clear targeting guidance to components and supporting commands and DOD agencies
consistent with the operation’s end state.
(c) Maintain currency of mission planning guidance, intent, and priority
intelligence requirements (PIRs) throughout the operation.
(d) Direct the formation, composition, and specific responsibilities of a JFE
and JTCB (if required).
(e) Approve or delegate approval of the JIPTL developed from component and
staff nominations.