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…Jackson, Brigadier General, USAF Commander, Headquarters Air Force Doctrine Center

Executive Summary xvi JP 3-0 affect employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. It encompasses physical areas and factors (of the air, land, maritime, and space domains) and the information environment…

…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…

…The CFC is ultimately responsible for TST prosecution and relies upon the component commanders for conducting TST operations. › Targets that are considered crucial for success of friendly component commanders’ missions, but are not CFC-approved TSTs…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-5 (3) Denial and deception measures. (4) Physical relationships (such as proximity to civilians, noncombatants, or friendly forces, etc.). (5) Dependencies (raw materials, personnel, energy, water, and command/control, etc.). e…

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…

…For operations somewhat limited in scope and duration, the commander can establish the following operational areas. Figure IV-4. Operational Areas within a Theater Operational Areas within a Theater This example depicts a combatant commander's…

…Once actions are taken against targets, the commander and staff assess the effectiveness of the actions. If there is no evidence that the desired effects were created, reengagement of the target may be necessary, or another…

…The commander is the central figure in operational art, not only due to education and experience, but also because the commander’s judgment and decisions are required to guide the staff throughout joint operation planning and…

…It requires commander oversight and involvement to ensure proper execution. It is not the exclusive province of one division or type of personnel, but blends the expertise of many disciplines across the joint force. (Page 2…

…The targeting assessment process helps the commander and staff determine if the ends, ways, and means of joint targeting have resulted in progress toward accomplishing a task, creating an effect, or achieving an objective. Targeting assessment…

…Targeting is a command function and is inherently joint. It requires commander oversight and involvement to ensure proper execution. It is not the exclusive province of one type of specialty or division, such as intelligence or…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-21 The joint targeting process monitors these changes in order to allow commanders to decisively use joint force capabilities to seize and maintain the initiative. These dynamic changes require particular attention…

…It is the responsibility of peacetime commanders to ensure all personnel involved in targeting understand their roles and duties. This applies to intelligence personnel as well as operators, weather personnel, IO specialists, and any others who…

…A prioritized list of targets drawn from the joint target list and nominated by component commanders, appropriate agencies, or the joint force commander’s staff for inclusion on the joint integrated prioritized target list. Also called…

…Joint Targeting Cycle Phase 4— Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment The force assignment process integrates previous phases of joint targeting and fuses capabilities analysis with available forces, sensors, and weapons systems. The process of resourcing…

…By employing the well-understood DT process, commanders can rapidly identify, plan, and direct resources to execute a successful rescue.42 42 For additional information on dynamic rescue, see AFDP 3-50, Personnel Recovery, ALSSA MTTP…

…Because of these dynamic factors in the OE, the air component commander may adjust planned operations and coordinate the redirection of specific sorties with the affected component commanders. The dynamic targeting portion of the JTC is…

…Even without established plans to guide them, targeteers should always seek out as much guidance from commanders as they can. Target development should always be geared toward achieving certain valid objectives, and all effects and actions…

Appendix C C-2 JP 3-60 are based on the commander’s concept of the operation and targeting priorities. Detection and tracking are executed through use of a collection plan. (3) The deliver phase involves…