Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 3 It is the combined joint (JTL) and restricted target lists (RTL) from multiple combatant commanders (CCDRs) for a specific adversary, maintained by the supported CCDR. The GITL provides…

…DCA encompasses active and passive measures for air and missile defense that contribute to force protection by detecting, identifying, intercepting, and destroying or negating enemy forces attempting to penetrate or attack through friendly airspace to include…

…Examples include the liaison elements to the joint air operations center (JAOC)—battlefield coordination detachment, Marine liaison element, naval and amphibious liaison element, Air Force liaison element, tactical air planners, and the special operations liaison element…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 24 to ensure all-domain operations (space, cyberspace, information, and electromagnetic warfare) are deconflicted, appropriately resourced, and phased over the operating area. TTA provides planners with a variety of…

111 SOF special operations forces SOLE special operations liaison element SORTIEALOT sortie allotment message SOSA system of system analysis SPINS special instructions SROE standing rules of engagement TA tactical assessment TACP tactical air control party TBMCS…

v INTRODUCTION PURPOSE This Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) establishes doctrinal guidance for planning, executing, and assessing targeting operations. APPLICATION This AFDD applies to the Total Force: all Air Force military and civilian personnel, including regular…

…AIR FORCE CONTINENTAL US-BASED SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Headquarters USAF HQ USAF. AF/A2 and A3I are the focal points for coordinating the Air Force’s CONUS-based targeting and assessment reachback support. Air Force Network Operations…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets, and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.1 While…

Chapter III III-8 JP 3-0 include, but are not limited to organizing the staff, planning, coordinating, and monitoring joint air operations, and the allocation and tasking of joint air operations forces based on the…

…The commander of Air Force forces (COMAFFOR), as the Air Force’s warfighting commander, directs execution of Air Force air and space capabilities. If a CFACC is appointed, that commander directs execution of air and space…

102 Air Force Information Warfare Center is the Air Force center of excellence for IO. AFIWC produces IO analyses and data for combat operations and targeting (and acquisition programs as well). It also assesses IO vulnerabilities…

vi COMAFFOR / JFACC / CFACC A note on terminology One of the cornerstones of Air Force doctrine is “the US Air Force prefers—and in fact, plans and trains—to employ through a commander, Air Force forces…

…As such, it is called upon to support US Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Central Air Forces (CENTAF), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and other targeting efforts, often at the same time. Unless clear guidance or memoranda of…

…air missions, within the JFC’s intent. It accommodates changing tactical situations and JFC guidance, as well as requests for support from other component commanders. A timely joint ATO is critical, as other joint force components…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 34 APPENDIX B: TARGETING SUPPORT AGENCIES Support organizations and agencies to provide the air component with in-depth knowledge and targeting expertise. Since theater forces typically cannot fulfill all…

AFDD Template Guide 20 September 2002 . TARGETING Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.9 8 June 2006 This document complements related discussion found in Joint Publication 3-60, Joint Doctrine for Targeting, 17 January 2002.

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 42 Air Force Weapon System TTPs (AFTTPs):  AFTTP 3-1.DCGS, Distributed Common Ground Station  AFTTP 3-3.AOC, Combat Fundamentals–Air Operations Center  AFTTP 3…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 27 typically come from the ISRD’s TTA team. The purpose of the assessment phase is to determine the degree of success in achieving objectives, formulate any required follow…

…The Joint Air and Space Estimate Process Mission Analysis Intelligence Preparation of the battlespace (IPB) is initiated. Stage focuses on analyzing the joint force commander’s mission and guidance to produce air and space component mission…

GL-1 GLOSSARY PART I—ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AFDD Air Force doctrine document AFTTP(I) Air Force tactics, techniques, and procedures (instruction) AOD air operations directive ATI asset target interaction ATO air tasking order ATP Army…