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v TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. vii CHAPTER I UNDERSTANDING TARGETS AND TARGETING  Introduction SECTION A. TARGETS ................................................................................................. I-1  Target Description ..................................................................................................... I-1  Characteristics of Targets .......................................................................................... I-2 SECTION B. TARGETING ............................................................................................ I-5  The Purpose of Joint Targeting ................................................................................... I-5  Principles of Targeting ................................................................................................ I-7  Prioritization and Special Considerations ................................................................... I-8  The Joint Targeting Cycle ......................................................................................... I-10  Targeting and Joint Operation Planning ................................................................... I-10 CHAPTER II THE JOINT TARGETING CYCLE  General Activities ......................................................................................................II-1  Categories of Targeting and Targets ..........................................................................II-1  The Joint Targeting Cycle ..........................................................................................II-3  Time-Sensitive Target Considerations .....................................................................II-31  The Relationship Between Targeting and Effects ...................................................II-33 CHAPTER III JOINT FORCE TARGETING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Joint Targeting Integration and Oversight ............................................................... III-1  Joint Force Targeting Responsibilities..................................................................... III-2  Federated Targeting Support .................................................................................. III-13 APPENDIX A Legal Considerations in Targeting ................................................................... A-1 B Targeting Automation .......................................................................................B-1 C Component Targeting Processes .......................................................................C-1 D The Targeting Assessment Process .................................................................. D-1 E References ......................................................................................................... E-1 F Administrative Instructions ............................................................................... F-1