…The process of determining the quantity of a specific type of lethal or nonlethal weapons required to achieve a specific level of damage to a given target,

…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…

…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…

…The focus of OA is also much broader than TA’s, expanding from simple destruction, attrition, or damage to the entire range of effects options. OA answers mid- to long-term (days and beyond) questions such…

…Physical characteristics are analyzed to determine the target’s susceptibility to damage, disruption, or other effect. They include such elements as weight, shape, volume, construction, and sturdiness. (5) Entity-Level Target Development. Entity-level target development…

…The ROE may contain such information as target approval authorities for certain types or classes of targets (e.g., economic objects, lines of communication), and approval authority for time-sensitive or high-collateral damage targets. It…

…TM can also take the form of textual descriptions of target information (e.g., collateral damage concerns, target significance) and geospatial features that outline or depict key aspects of a target. TM are an integral part…

…DTRA’s work covers a broad spectrum of activities, but is directly involved in the targeting process by making collateral damage and casualty estimations when employing weapons against facilities that may contain WMD. DTRA also provides…

…For more information on no-strike entities and NSLs, see CJCSI 3160.01, No Strike and the Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology.

…ROLE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE So what does the JA have to do with targeting? The JA assists the planners and operators with reviewing targets for compliance with applicable LOAC/ROE restrictions (including collateral damage and…

…Collateral Damage Methodology (CDM). Historically, various combatant commands have conducted CDM according to their own standards. Joint Chiefs of Staff directives now delineate a coherent five-step process that standardizes DOD CDM practices. The JAOP. Many…

…Relating to actions that involve the forces and energy of moving bodies, including physical damage to or destruction of targets through use of bombs, missiles, bullets, and similar projectiles. (AFDD 2-1.9) law of armed…

…Considerations include: (a) Limiting the damage to key infrastructure and services. (b) Establishing the intended disposition of captured leadership and demobilized military and paramilitary forces. (c) Providing for the availability of cash or other means of…

…Collateral Damage Estimates Often, a target is on the RTL or NSL because of CD concerns. Thus, CD analysis begins during peacetime target development. Historically, individual theaters conducted CD estimation according to their own standards. Chairman…

…JWAC provides innovative and accurate engineering and modeling-based targeting options with an understanding of risks and consequences, including collateral damage estimates. Joint Information Operations Center. Subordinate to USSTRATCOM, this center is responsible for the integration…

…In the case of a highly centralized network dominated by one or a few very connected nodes, these nodes can be removed or damaged to fragment the group further into sub-networks. 5-89. Sometimes a…

… Specific LoW concepts concerning personnel, objects, places, and collateral damage minimization.  ROE considerations.  Civilian harm mitigation and response.  The early and continuous involvement of judge advocates in targeting. Targeting must adhere to…

…Thus, the question of possible damage to the Embassy was never a consideration. —George Tenet, Former Director of Central Intelligence Remarks to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence concerning the inadvertent Chinese Embassy bombing, Operation…