…The joint targeting cycle and supporting component processes (such as the six-stage air tasking cycle) must adapt to the joint force battle rhythm and decision cycle. g. Deliberate targeting typically supports all three planning horizons…

…JP 3-01, Countering Air and Missile Threats. o. JP 3-02, Amphibious Operations. p. JP 3-03, Joint Interdiction. q. JP 3-05, Special Operations. r. JP 3-05.1, Joint Special Operations Task Force…

29 AIR TASKING CYCLE PHASES AND THEIR PRODUCTS Objectives, Effects, and Guidance Purpose of the Phase Clear understanding of the commander’s objectives and guidance is essential for effective tasking and targeting. As mentioned in Chapter…

…process for estimating the quantity and types of lethal and non-lethal weapons needed to achieve desired effects against specific targets.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.}

…The Air Tasking Cycle requirements. Therefore, this section discusses deliberate targeting within the context of the tasking cycle. The tasking cycle develops the products needed to build and execute an ATO and accomplish assessment. Although it…

…Despite the priorities of the Gulf War, special operations forces helicopters were put on alert, Air Force C-130 transport aircraft were deployed to Kenya, and two Navy amphibious ships with elements of a Marine expeditionary…

GL-1 GLOSSARY PART I—ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AADC area air defense commander ACA airspace control authority ACO airspace control order ACP airspace control plan ACS airspace control system AJP Allied joint publication AO area of…

…Reachback is a subset of federation; the cooperative effort between the CAOC and other Air Force agencies. Peacetime AOGs and AIGs are not manned to provide all the expertise needed to support wartime targeting and assessment…

…Other AIS’ are subordinate to a NAF Air Intelligence Group. Regardless, these are peacetime organizations. During contingencies, AIS’ “become” the ISRD of their corresponding CAOCs. Deployable Common Ground System (DCGS). The AF has developed specific units…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 5 Functional characteristics are often difficult to discern because they may not be directly observed. Reaching plausible conclusions can often entail speculation through deductive and inductive reasoning. Some examples…

…Analysis Results Assemble data on friendly forces status Assigning Forces to Targets and Missions Allocation MAAP Development Allotment Disapproved Revise JFC Approval Approved Issue/Revise Plans and Orders Air Tasking Order IO Plan Space Plan Fire…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 7 may require special consideration and caution. Sensitive Target. These are targets for which planned actions warrant Presidential or SecWar approval. Sensitive target criteria are normally delineated by JFCs…

…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) close air support. Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of

…However, as non-kinetic and non-lethal weapons continue to make their way into the Air Force inventory, targeteers will have to expand their thinking of what weaponeering is. Commanders can assist by ensuring targeteers have…

…Navy A-6 Intruders were assigned the two targets in the Benghazi area, and the Air Force F- 111s hit the other three targets in the vicinity of Tripoli. Resistance outside the immediate area of attack…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 23 Weaponeering for non-air domain targets is typically conducted by other components. Weaponeering for space (non-terrestrial) targets is conducted by the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), in…

…Most can be associated in three primary groups related to organizing the joint force, organizing the joint force headquarters, and organizing operational areas to help control operations. Understanding the operational environment helps the JFC understand factors…

…The purpose of these procedures is to afford added visibility to, and allow JFCs to give priority to, targets directly affecting planned maneuver by air, land, or maritime forces. f. Operations When WMD are Employed or…

…None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) master air attack plan. A plan that contains key information that forms the foundation of the joint air tasking order. Also called MAAP. (Approved for incorporation into JP…

…As a maneuver element, it can be supported by surface forces in attaining its assigned objectives.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} measures and indicators. Encompassing term…