…are evaluated, progress toward objectives is measured, and recommendations for future action extending beyond simple physical re-attack are made. In one sense, TA is “historical” or “confirmatory”—it tells what has happened, as an aid…

…These describe the target’s vulnerability to detection, engagement, or attack in relation to a time horizon. Because target priority and accessibility can change rapidly, this time factor can help determine when and how to find…

…In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile’s subsequent travel to intercept…

…Because of DISA’s expertise in developing, maintaining and protecting US information methods, they may prove useful in developing targeting strategies to attack enemy information methods and systems. Unified Commands Functional Unified Command Joint Intelligence Centers…

…It is the measured allocation of available combat power to such tasks as limited attacks, defense, delays, deception, or even retrograde operations to achieve mass elsewhere at the decisive point and time. f. Unity of Command…

…Recommendations may range from a simple, near-immediate re- attack call from the COD to advising a major change in campaign strategy, depending upon the level of assessment involved. They may include such things as shifting…

…Vulnerable things are those that can be attacked or otherwise affected with relative ease. Thorough analysis should reveal “critical vulnerabilities,” if they exist. These are elements of the adversary’s system that are both critical and…

…IOT personnel can assist targeteers in identifying key enemy nodes and in weaponeering and assessment for non-kinetic attacks. ESTABLISHING FEDERATED AND REACHBACK RELATIONSHIPS Targeting is, by nature, a cooperative effort. So is the intelligence support…

…Thus the momentum of one skilled in war is overwhelming and his attack prompt. —Sun Tzu

72 protected from attack (based on ROE, LOAC, or international law) and help speed target development once the battle rhythm has started. Collateral Damage Estimates Often, a target is on the RTL or NSL because of…

…An attack to damage or destroy an objective or a capability. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) supported commander. 1. The commander having primary responsibility for all aspects of a task assigned by the Joint…

…Targets nominated for attack may include the following: (1) Facility: a geographically located, defined physical structure, group of structures, or area that provides a function that contributes to a target system’s capability. (2) Individual(s…

…The analyst must consider factors that may influence the timing; for example, the chronological time of attacks may vary by several hours, but be driven by the lunar cycle (moonset), religious events, or friendly patrol patterns…

…Are the indicators mutually exclusive and comprehensive? Have a sufficient number of high-quality indicators been generated for each scenario to enable an effective analysis? Can the indicators be used to help detect a planned attack…

…Some missions and operations (i.e., strategic attack, interdiction, and information operations) continue throughout to deny the enemy sanctuary, freedom of action, or informational advantage. These missions and operations, when executed concurrently with other operations, degrade…

…One way uses active defensive measures that protect the joint force, its information, its bases, necessary infrastructure, and lines of communications from an enemy attack. Another way uses passive defensive measures that make friendly forces, systems…

Executive Summary ix Certain targets may require special care or caution in treatment because attacking them improperly could lead to adverse consequences. commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. An HPT is one whose…

…Fires typically produce destructive effects, but various nonlethal ways and means (such as electronic attack) can be employed with little or no associated physical destruction.

…This includes target data and materials, especially for mission areas like strategic attack and counterair, which are conducted principally by the air and space component. The following sections discuss equipment considerations. Analytical Tools Targeting always requires…

…Department of State DSCA defense support of civil authorities DSPD defense support to public diplomacy EA electronic attack EM electromagnetic EMS electromagnetic spectrum EW electronic warfare FCC functional combatant commander FDO flexible deterrent option FFIR friendly…