…effectiveness (Are we ?) doing the right things Assessed using measures of performance (Are we ?) doing things right Combat tasks (particularly fires) use combat assessment Guidance Levels Battle Damage Assessment Reattack or Future Targeting Munitions Effectiveness Assessment

…While imagery is We [at United States Strategic Command] provided federated intelligence support to multiple regional combatant commands, conducting battle damage assessment and intelligence analysis, and leading the intelligence community-wide effort to find and characterize…

…Some examples include diplomatic repercussions, high-risk of collateral damage, or collateral effects. Thus, certain targets

…Automation assists in transforming targeting information into a variety of forms to support warfighters, building cases for target engagement, or collecting information on observed damage. To provide value, targeting automation tools and processes must be responsive…

…Recommends procedures for engaging TSTs and component-critical targets. (j) Recommends HPTs to the JPG. (k) Coordinates joint fires and targeting ROE issues. (l) Develops collateral damage prevention procedures based on commanders’ guidance and higher level…

…An examination of potential targets to determine military importance, priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage or casualties. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) target array. None. (Approved for…

…missions—prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters—has a wealth of intelligence on enemies, and potential enemies, of the…

…Missions are flown the following day, and battle damage assessment indicates the bridges are damaged sufficiently to prevent foot and vehicle traffic, the typical desired effect for this type of target. 12 hours later the joint…

…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…

…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…

…However, this is distinctly different from the incidental injury that may be caused to civilians or civilian objects as a result of an attack on a valid military target (collateral damage). Collateral damage is an issue…

…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…

…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…

…A target’s vulnerability refers to the physical susceptibility to damage, disruption, intrusion, interference, or other desired effect. Vulnerability affects the size and types of action required to damage, disrupt, or otherwise affect a target, in…

…Step 4 of phase 3 is “effects estimate.” As stated earlier, during this step the desired effect of engaging the target at the target element level is defined and the undesired effects (e.g., collateral damage…

…Does the military advantage to be gained from striking a target outweigh the anticipated incidental civilian loss of life and property if this target is struck? This requires the anticipated loss of civilian life and damage…

…battle damage assessment, munitions effectiveness assessment, and reattack recommendations or future targeting. However, combat assessment methodology also can be applied by joint force functional and Service components to other tactical tasks not associated with joint fires…

…information required Issue/Revise Plans and Orders Air Tasking Order Information Operation Plan Space Plan Fire Support Plans Collection Plan Available Sensors/ Fire Assets Collect data Initial Detection Battle Damage Assessment Detection Emerging Target Retask Detection

…Fix Fix Initial Detection Battle Damage Assessment Detection Emerging Target Time- Sensitive Target Unknown High-Payoff Target Restricted/ No-Strike Target Retask Detection Define target/ target set Available Sensors/ Fire Assets Joint Intelligence Preparation of the…

…3122.06, Sensitive Target Approval and Review (STAR) Process  CJCSI 3160.01, No Strike and Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology  CJCSI 3162.02, Methodology for Combat Assessment  CJCSI 3370.01, Target Development Standards …