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Chapter III III-6 JP 3-60 (h) The JTCB is concerned with future operations, not the current battle. Operators already have the current day’s targeting plan(s) in hand and are preparing to execute. Changing priorities on the day of execution is possible, but will normally be handled through the J-3 (or their equivalents at the component level) rather than the JTCB. Moreover, component commanders are normally authorized to make execution day changes compelled by current conditions, consistent with the JFC’s guidance and intent. (3) Joint Fires Element. The JFC may approve the formation of a JFE within the J-3. The JFE is an optional staff element comprised of representatives from the J-3, the components, and other elements of the JFC’s staff, to include the intelligence directorate of a joint staff (J-2) targeting staff, logistics directorate of a joint staff (J-4), J-5, and others as required. The JFE is an integrating staff element that synchronizes and coordinates fires planning and coordination on behalf of the JFC and should be physically located near the joint task force JOC, colocated with the information operations (IO) cell if possible. The JFE assists the J-3 in accomplishing responsibilities and tasks as a staff advisor to the JFC. JFE key functions and tasks generally include the following: Figure III-2. Notional Joint Targeting Coordination Board Agenda Notional Joint Targeting Coordination Board Agenda J-3 operations directorate of a joint staff JFC joint force commander JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list OPR office of primary responsibility Legend Topic: Assessment Content: Progress toward JFC’s objectives in the last 24 hours OPR: JFC’s assessment team Topic: JFC’s intent Content: Broad guidelines for the next 72 hours OPR: JFC Topic: Component schemes of maneuver Content: Major component operations, next 24 hours OPR: Components Topic: Joint maneuver and fires Content: Macro-level review and guidance on targeting and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements, next 24 hours OPR: Components Topic: JIPTL Content: Approve JIPTL when authorized by JFC OPR: Deputy JFC/designated representative