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…Metrics can either be objective (using sensors or personnel to directly observe damage inflicted) or subjective (using indirect

Legal Considerations in Targeting A-3 the definition deals only with intentional attack and not with damage to civilian objects incidental to the lawful attack of military objectives. (2) Nature. Nature refers to the type of…

…Weaponeering considers such things as the desired effects against the target (both direct weapons effects and indirect desired outcomes), target vulnerability, delivery accuracy, damage criteria, and weapon reliability. Targeteers quantify the expected results of lethal and…

…The primary purpose of capabilities analysis is to maximize the employment efficiency of forces through application of enough force to create the desired effects while minimizing collateral damage and waste of resources. Estimates of the effectiveness…

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…During this phase, COD personnel must review target restrictions, including collateral damage, ROE, LOAC, the NSL, the RTL, and FSCM. This phase accomplishes the equivalent of the “target validation” stage of the larger tasking cycle. It…

…Collateral damage is an important consideration at all levels of command. Collateral damage is unintentional or incidental injury or damage to persons or objects that would not be lawful military targets based on the operational limitations…

…Other issues affecting force assignment include the maintenance status of combat and support assets, battle damage to equipment from previous missions, operator and munitions availability, and location of stockpiles relative to combat assets. However, simply knowing…

…For attacks in the physical environment, the assessment confirms impact of the weapon on the target and makes an initial estimate of the damage. For nonlethal weapons, the initial assessment attempts to detect changes in functionality…

…The Geneva Conventions mandate clear markings for protected sites, and commanders must balance military advantage with minimizing collateral damage, including environmental harm, by implementing strategies to mitigate adverse effects during and after conflict.16 17 Regarding…

…It is particularly important that this assessment be based on desired effects rather than simple empirical measures of damage. Many times, effects against systems like electricity and communications can be achieved with little physical damage. › Evaluation…

…Other products include physical damage assessments and MISREPs, used in helping make physical damage and other assessments. Assessment Purpose of the Phase Assessment is the measure of progress in a campaign or operation, the means of…

…CJCSI 3160.01, No-Strike and the Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology details a specific CDE process followed Department of Defense (DOD)-wide. Targets with associated collateral damage concerns expected to exceed theater (combatant command) thresholds are…

…Examples include leadership targets that should be handled with sensitivity due to potential political and/or diplomatic repercussions; targets located in areas with a high risk of collateral damage; and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) facilities…

…Restraint (1) The purpose of restraint is to limit collateral damage and prevent the unnecessary use of force. (2) A single act could cause significant military and political consequences; therefore, judicious use of force is necessary…

…This information is used to determine if collection assets other than those inherent in the weapon(s), aircraft, or aircrew are required to establish the level of physical and functional damage inflicted on selected targets. EDA…

…combatant commanders, the Secretary of Defense, and the President. › There may be greater emphasis upon minimizing collateral damage (CD) and CD risk calculations may be scrutinized by higher-level leaders than in major combat operations. This…

…Strikes and Raids (1) Strikes are attacks conducted to damage or destroy an objective or a capability. Strikes may be used to punish offending nations or groups, uphold international law, or prevent those nations or groups…

…Examples might include leadership targets that must be handled sensitively due to potential political repercussions, targets located in areas with a high risk of collateral civilian damage, or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) facilities, where improper…

…Inputs to these calculations include target characteristics (e.g., size, shape, and hardness), desired damage criteria or probability of damage (PD) calculations, and delivery parameters (e.g., altitudes, speeds, dive angles). Model outputs include the predicted…