Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 38 Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Office is aligned under USSTRATCOM J-3 as the DoW operational lead for electromagnetic spectrum operations. The JEMSO Cells develop and execute processes…

…To put them in proper context, however, one must understand what targets are and how they are prosecuted, as well as what targeting responsibilities the commander of air and space forces has. The sections below describe…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 21 Target Development Nomination (TDN). During this phase, the air component can submit TDNs to the JFC for inclusion on the candidate target list (CTL). The submitted TDN is…

…Land and special operations forces supported this air effort by attacking or designating for attack forward-based Iraqi air defense and radar capability. The objectives of this phase were to gain air supremacy, significantly degrade Iraqi…

…They In the previous example, the joint force air component commander (JFACC) needs to preserve certain enemy airfields for friendly use after eliminating the enemy air threat, because current friendly forward air bases are not near…

…Although not complete until the MAAP is produced, force allocation also starts early in the cycle. Each air capable joint force component submits an allocation request (ALLOREQ) message to the CFACC (timed to coincide with the…

…SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES AND CONVENTIONAL FORCES INTEGRATION DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM Special operations forces (SOF) and conventional forces integration demonstrated powerful air-ground synergies in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Army special forces, while performing the classic special…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 30 teams. This fosters a shared understanding and maximizes the impact of available resources. By employing the well-understood DT process, commanders can rapidly identify, plan, and direct resources…

…Michael “Buzz” Moseley Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF); at the time OIF CFACC Press interview, 5 April 2003

…support agency COA course of action COD combat operations division COG center of gravity COMAFFOR commander, Air Force forces CONOPS concept of operations CONPLAN CONUS contingency plan continental United States CPD combat plans division CWF combat…

…Air and maritime superiority allows joint forces to conduct operations without prohibitive interference from opposing air and maritime forces. Control of the air is a critical enabler because it allows joint forces both freedom from attack…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

…The JFACC has the authority to redirect those forces for which the JFACC has operational or tactical control. For all others, the affected component commander must approve all requests for redirection of direct support air assets…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 33 and conducting operational fires and precision engagements against deep and TSTs. In the AOC, JADOCS is typically used by the dynamic targeting cell, the PR cell, and the…

…However the CPD can use these weights of effort, along with existing friendly force capabilities, to estimate the numbers of aimpoints by effect or objective to focus target development. (See Air Force Operational Tactics, Techniques, And…

…TITLE AND SUBTITLE Targeting Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.9 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER 5b. GRANT NUMBER 5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER 5e. TASK NUMBER 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING…

…TARGETING AND TARGETING-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES The combined forces air and space component commander (CFACC) has the following targeting responsibilities: › Plan, coordinate, integrate, task, and direct the joint air and space effort in accordance with the CFC…

…Joint Task Force Headquarters, and Field Manual (FM) 3-52.2/NTTP 3-56.2/AFTTP(I) 2.17, Multi- Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Theater Air Ground System. 2. Joint Force Targeting Responsibilities…

…These measures include boundaries, phase lines, objectives, coordinating altitudes to deconflict air operations, air defense areas, operational areas, submarine operating patrol areas, no-fire areas, and others as required. For additional guidance on C2 of air…

…Further, the director of space forces may be of assistance in coordinating space requirements in support of targeting. The majority of Air Force targeteers are assigned to Air Force component AIS’ and they provide the lion…