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46 CHAPTER THREE DYNAMIC TARGETING GENERAL “Dynamic targeting” is a term that applies to all targeting prosecuted outside of a given day’s preplanned ATO targets. It represents the targeting portion of the “execution” phase of…

The Targeting Assessment Process D-9 target elements means an assessment cell can provide an estimate of success refined with the latest available information. As more definitive data becomes available, the assessment becomes less of an…

112 forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (air) (JP 1-02) allocation (air): The translation of the air apportionment decision into total numbers of sorties by…

…Campaign planning has its greatest application in the conduct of large-scale combat operations, but can be used across the range of military operations. While intended primarily to guide the use of military power, campaign plans…

…Target vetting leverages the expertise of the national intelligence community to verify the fidelity of the intelligence and analysis used to develop the target(s). Target validation determines whether a target remains a viable element of…

…Joint Targeting Cycle Phase 5— Mission Planning and Force Execution Upon receipt of tasking orders, detailed planning must be performed for the execution of operations. During execution, the operational environment changes as a result of actions…

…Weaponeering and Allocation Purpose of the Phase Weaponeering is the part of the tasking process for estimating the quantity and types of lethal and non-lethal weapons needed to achieve desired effects against specific targets. (Note…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-11 and provide a crisis response capability while promoting US influence and access. Joint force presence often keeps unstable situations from escalating into larger conflicts. The sustained…

Executive Summary xxi operational objectives have been met and redeployment of the joint force is accomplished. This should mean that a legitimate civil authority has been enabled to manage the situation without further outside military assistance…

1 Mere tonnage of explosives is a fallacious criterion. In the final analysis, victories are achieved because of the effect produced, not simply because of the effort expended. —Brigadier General Haywood S. “Possum” Hansell, Jr., Memorandum…

70 intelligence to combatant commanders, consists of several physically separated squadrons and does not fall under any geographic combatant command. As such, it is called upon to support US Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Central Air Forces…

…The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed. (JP 1-02) restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of…

113 given effect (AFDD 2) centers of gravity. Those characteristics, capabilities or sources of power from which a military force derives its freedom of action, physical strength or will to fight. Also called COGs. (JP 1…

…The results of the BDA process are provided in three phases of BDAREPs: 1. Phase I reporting contains an initial physical damage assessment of hit or miss based usually upon single source data. Reporting timeline: 1…

viii › Regardless of the level of assessment, the process of analyzing the adversary, choosing appropriate measures, evaluating progress, and recommending action consists of the same four basic steps: Define, monitor, analyze, and recommend. (Page 66) › Targeting…

…Assessment Purpose of the Phase Assessment is the measure of progress in a campaign or operation, the means of telling whether desired effects are being created and objectives achieved, and of evaluating what needs to be…

Chapter IV IV-2 JP 3-0 (b) An area of influence is a geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander’s…

…Joint air forces will achieve air superiority over the theater of operations by D+5. Measure of effectiveness (MOE) 1.1: Destruction of 60 percent of enemy aircraft by D+4. MOE 1.2: 70 percent…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-9 achieve strategic objectives early or may set the conditions for transition to the next phase of the operation. (5) Stabilize. The stabilize phase is typically characterized…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting i FOREWORD Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed authoritative ideas that…