…For additional information on NSLs and CDE methodology reference CJCSI 3160.01, No Strike and the Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology. Joint force targeting during such situations is driven by the principle of proportionality, so that otherwise…

…Responsible organizations conducting target development should also be responsible for performing assessments on the same capabilities and targets. (3) TSA, ETF, and JDPI production, weaponeering, CDEs, and physical and functional assessments are typically conducted in theater…

…These tools, frequently referred to as JMEM products, are used to develop operational effectiveness and CDEs and optimize all non-nuclear munitions for the DoW. JTCG/ME is managed through the program office within the Army…

…It may also be a key provider of unique weaponeering cases and CDE analysis. (i) Supporting combatant commands have valuable resources that may be brought to bear to support federated targeting. Supporting combatant commands may construct…

…Weaponeering solutions, CDEs, and modeling and simulation products. (3) Assessment. Physical damage/change, functional damage/change, and target system assessments. c. Roles and Responsibilities (1) Federated production planning takes place as part of the JFC’s…

…Targeteers in the COD should be aware of all significant information on the current ATO, including targets, desired effects and objectives, guidance, ROE, weaponeering, and CDEs. Targeteers monitor ATO execution and recommend alternate targets when necessary…

…AF A2 provides oversight of USAF targeting policy, administration, and readiness, including AF TCM and CDE training programs. Additionally, these organizations are executive members of the Military Targeting Committee (MTC) Executive Steering Committee (ESC). National Air…

…JWAC provides innovative and accurate engineering and modeling-based targeting options with an understanding of risks and consequences, including CDEs.

…Joint standards and methods for conducting CDE are stipulated in CJCSI 3160.01, No-Strike and the Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology. d. Targeting Organizational Structure. The joint targeting process crosses traditional functional and organizational boundaries. Operations…

…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…

…Collateral damage estimation (CDE) is a process normally performed by trained and certified personnel at various echelons. CDE is intended to characterize the level and extent of collateral damage risk for a commander. Higher order effects…

…Escalation of force guidance in the form of ROE/rules for the use of force, coupled with appropriate nonlethal capabilities, can help avoid raising the level of conflict unnecessarily. (5) CDE is a critical part of…

…bomb damage assessment report BE basic encyclopedia C2 command and control CA combat assessment CCDR combatant commander CDE collateral damage estimation CDRUSSTRATCOM Commander, United States Strategic Command CIA Central Intelligence Agency CID combat identification CJCS Chairman…

…This compares the CDE with the observed, inferred, or reported damage. If analysts anticipated collateral damage, CDAs may inform and refine CDEs. Munitions effectiveness assessment (MEA). This combined operations and intelligence function evaluates if a munition…

…target development data, capabilities analysis or number of assets required, CDE, and attrition calculations. 1. Target Development Data. The process of target development produces extensive, detailed target folders and supporting products for each target on the…

…Targeteers should comply with CDE directives and instructions.34 Collateral damage methodologies are aids to the decision-maker when approving targets for military action. They provide logical and repeatable methods to ensure due diligence in limiting…

…Target Target Legend CDE collateral damage estimation HPT high-payoff target HVI high-value individual HVT high-value target JIPTL joint integrated prioritized target list JTL joint target list ROE rules of engagement TST time-sensitive…