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…THE DYNAMIC TARGETING PORTION OF THE TASKING PROCESS Dynamic targeting includes prosecution of several categories of targets: › CFC-approved TSTs—targets of such high priority to friendly forces that the CFC designates them as requiring immediate…

…The planners inform the affected component commander(s) if high priority targets cannot be attacked, targeting effect cannot be created, or targeting objectives cannot be met. The component commander may modify the targeting effect, seek different…

…to the original plan. (1) Safety is crucial to successful operations and the preservation of military power. High-tempo operations may increase the risk of injury and death due to mishaps. Command interest, discipline, risk mitigation…

…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…

73 This also allows CAOC personnel to significantly shorten the dynamic targeting “kill chain.” GPS-aided weapons are not so much “smart” as they are “obedient.” They guide to the mensurated point they are programmed to…

…Clear commander’s guidance and intent, enriched by the commander’s experience and intuition, are common to high-performing units. Employing the “art of war,” which has been the commander’s central historical command role, remains…

…The relative combat power that military forces can generate against an adversary is constrained by a nation’s capability to plan for, gain access to, and deliver forces and materiel to required points of application. Logistics…

…AFOSI is the USAF's focal point for working with US and foreign nation law enforcement and security services to provide timely and accurate threat information in all environments. AFOSI is the only USAF entity with…

…Point mensuration tools needed for these activities include a digital point position database, controlled and rectified by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA). IMEA is specialized weaponeering software that supports the…

…Exercise participation may reveal points of friction, process errors, and operational limitations that coordination alone may not reveal. Federated partners may also have conflicting priorities if multiple contingencies occur simultaneously in different theaters, as most federated…

…The destructive power and range of modern weapons, coupled with the high intensity and rapid tempo of modern combat, increase the potential for fratricide. Commanders must be aware of those situations that increase the risk of…

…This baseline intelligence illuminates which decisive points offer opportunity to attack the adversary’s COGs (directly and indirectly), extend friendly operational reach, or enable the application of friendly forces and capabilities. Targeteers and planners should resolve…

…The emphasis of targeting is on identifying resources (targets) the enemy can least afford to lose or that provide him with the greatest advantage (high-value target [HVT]), then further identifying the subset of those targets…

…AIR FORCE AF/A2 and AF/A3 are the focal points for coordinating the USAF’s targeting and assessment reachback support. AF A2 provides oversight of USAF targeting policy, administration, and readiness, including AF TCM and…

…Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental defense, in addition to operations on the high seas. Protection of shipping, which is a critical element in the fight…

…Finally, early development of an exit strategy provided decision points with tangible measures. All parties must have buy-in to execute it together and there must be “top cover” from the civilian side to ensure national…

…that proposed targeting solutions are sufficient for the given task. This often requires significant coordination. › Increased Threat. High threat target areas are normally attacked by packages with dedicated support, such as electronic jamming and defense suppression…

…Defense Threat Reduction Agency is a combat support agency charged with developing methods to deal more effectively with threats by nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, and high explosive weapons of mass destruction and preventing future threats. The…

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

…It is important to ensure that high force or materiel concentrations do not provide lucrative targets for enemy WMD. (b) Known threat of WMD use and associated preparedness against such use are imperative in this environment…