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Joint Targeting
Joint Publication: Joint Targeting
31 January 2013 public edition
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Chapter III
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JP 3-60
7. Deconflict and validate target nominations at the JFC level and higher,
then prioritize and forward to the JFC for review, approval, and inclusion in the JIPTL, if the
JFE has been formed.
8. Manage the JTL and RTL.
9. Nominate targets to the JFC based on the JTL and RTL.
10. Conduct CDE and post-engagement CDA.
11. Conduct MEA.
12. Initiate and coordinate the sensitive target approval and review
process. See CJCSI 3122.06, Sensitive Target Approval and Review (STAR) Process
(classified instruction), for more information on STAR.
(c) Additionally, if directed by the JFC, the J-3 may act as lead agent for the
JTCB or any similar group established to provide broad targeting oversight.
(3) Logistics Directorate. The J-4 identifies logistic issues unique or specific to
targeting. Of particular interest, the J-4 compares the operational logistic plans to
developing target lists to identify infrastructure and supplies required to support current and
future operations and recommendations for the RTL or the desired degree of functionality
required to support future operations.
(4) Plans Directorate. The J-5 performs the long-range or future joint planning
responsibilities. Planning is conducted by various organizations in conjunction with
appropriate staff elements. Specific joint targeting related duties normally performed by the
J-5 are as follows:
(a) Publish JFC’s planning guidance and planning directives.
(b) Identify possible branches and sequels.
(c) Develop, analyze, compare, and recommend COAs for JFC approval.
(d) Ensure overflight agreements or arrangements are in place with en route
nations prior to commencement of operations.
(5) SJA Responsibilities. The SJA advises the JFC and other staff members on
applicable international and domestic laws, legal custom and practice, multilateral and
bilateral agreements with host nations, law of war issues, compliance and interpretation of
the ROE, and other pertinent issues involved in joint target recommendations and decisions.
SJA also reviews target selection and force assignment for legal compliance. The SJA also
highlights potential associated issues, such as harmful environmental impacts or other
consequences that should be considered in the targeting process. For additional information
see Appendix A, “Legal Considerations in Targeting.”