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…e Leverage the expertise of a group of analysts during the construction of an event tree to ensure all important events, factors, and decision options are considered. SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITY 3-37. Subjective probability is a quantitative…

Executive Summary x JP 3-60 employing the ways and means to create desired effects that support achievement of objectives. Once actions are taken against targets, the commander and staff assess the effectiveness of the actions…

64 Aggregate of TA products: Includes all the results of TA relevant to particular effects and objectives. However, OA may not be able to wait on a complete TA picture before delivering “actionable” advice to commanders…

…Intelligence planners also consider the capability for a unit to receive external intelligence support, the capability to store intelligence data, the timeliness of collection systems, the availability of intelligence publications, and the possibility of using other…

10 › Translate air apportionment into allocation and develop targeting guidance into the ATO, which may include specific aim points/desired points of impact (see Chapter Two). › Direct and ensure deconfliction of joint air operations (see Chapters…

…Some of these may be direct forms of measurement, like an eyewitness account of a bridge span being down; some may be more circumstantial indicators, such as measurements of traffic backed up behind a downed bridge…

…Apportionment guidance should reflect prioritized operational objectives and relevant tactical tasks with approximate weights of effort for each objective. Specific weights of effort should be avoided due to the difficulty in precisely measuring effects of air…

32 Target Development Purpose of the Phase This is the phase in which the efforts of deliberate targeting relate specific targets to objectives, desired effects, and accompanying actions. Targeteers within the ISRD and the CPD TET…

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…

62 of PDA. Assessment planners must anticipate appropriate measures and indicators for such effects. › Munitions effectiveness assessment (MEA) evaluates whether the selected weapon or munition functioned as intended. It examines the munitions’ known parameters, the delivery…

Executive Summary xvii of operations) on a temporary basis. Operational areas have physical dimensions comprised of some combination of air, land, maritime, and space domains. JFCs define these areas with geographical boundaries, which help commanders and…

…In the context of intelligence analysis, this ability allows people, often with the assistance of technology, to arrange information in ways that permit analysis, synthesis, and a higher level of understanding. The arrangement of information according…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-47 (6) The sustainment requirements and challenges for forcible entry operations can be formidable, but must not be allowed to become such an overriding concern that the…

…An HVT is a target that the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. HPTs are derived from the list of HVTs. The loss of HVTs would be expected to seriously degrade important…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 25 Execution planning includes the detailed preparation conducted by combat units after receipt of the ATO to enable decentralized execution. Targeting products created in previous stages become the primary…

…These base considerations must be balanced against the danger of not engaging the TST, risk of mission failure, or harm to friendly forces. (2) Successful prosecution of TSTs requires a well organized and well rehearsed process…

Executive Summary xv Movement and Maneuver This function encompasses the disposition of joint forces to conduct operations by securing positional advantages before or during combat operations and by exploiting tactical success to achieve operational and strategic…

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…

…Notional Joint Force Headquarters and Cross-Functional Staff Organization Legend J-1 manpower and personnel directorate of a joint staff J-2 intelligence directorate of a joint staff J-3 operations directorate of a joint staff…

16 Cross, or with the governments of other nations. Such organizations may also hold veto power over targeting decisions made by military commanders. › There may be more direct interest in and influence on operations from high…