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…DIA is normally the first stop when analysts need foreign military intelligence to support targeting and assessment. In addition to the main DIA Center in Washington, DC, DIA maintains two specialized intelligence centers: › Missile and Space…

57 CHAPTER FOUR ASSESSMENT GENERAL Assessment encompasses all efforts to evaluate effects and gauge progress toward accomplishment of actions, effects, and objectives. It also helps evaluate requirements for future action. It helps answer two questions: “How…

37 should not drive the nomination of targets—this is antithetical to an effects-based approach. The result of coordination is the JIPTL, which is submitted to the CFC or designated representative for approval. Again, targets…

…See Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3122.06, Sensitive Target Approval and Review (STAR) Process (classified publication), for more information on sensitive targets. (2) All potential targets and all targets nominated for…

6 THE TARGETING PROCESS Viewed generically, outside the context of overarching processes and the battle rhythm, the targeting process consists of the following general phases, most of which dovetail into the planning and tasking processes once…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 11 constantly engaged with the strategy, plans, and operations divisions within an Air Operations Center (AOC) at all stages in the air tasking cycle. Additionally, judge advocates are usually…

…Commanders will also require persistent surveillance of specific targets that they determine are mission essential and support guidance and intent. Computer network exploitation is a form of surveillance and reconnaissance conducted in cyberspace that involves the…

…Assisting the joint force with coordination of IC target vetting. 5. Providing functional expertise on targeting and targeting-related issues undergoing JS, SecDef, and Presidential review. This includes, but is not limited to, command target lists…

…Nonlethal target engagement provides the JFC a range of flexible target engagement options. The scalability, selectability, and responsiveness of nonlethal capabilities provide the JFC the means to engage all target types: facilities (e.g., to clear…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 14 Air Force Forces (AFFOR) A2. The AFFOR A2 provides intelligence support to the air component commander and assigned or attached Service component forces. The A2 guides Service component…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 29 DYNAMIC TARGETING KILL CHAIN The USAF follows the F2T2EA method for dynamic targeting process. This method is colloquially referred to as the “kill chain.” The kill chain applies…

…Characteristics of Targets Every target has distinct intrinsic or acquired characteristics that form the basis for target detection, location, identification, and classification for ongoing and future surveillance, analysis, engagement, and assessment. Physical, functional, cognitive, environmental, and…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-15 (3) All estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of forces against targets under particular conditions of employment. As such, users of this information must use…

…Once civilians take a direct part in hostilities, they become lawful targets for such time as they directly participate in the hostilities. (1) The parties to a conflict are obligated to remove their own civilian population…

…Ideally, the same units that provide support for target development should also assist with the post-attack assessment of those targets and target sets, regardless of the means of attack. Obviously, analysts who support target development…

…TARGET DEVELOPMENT Much of peacetime targeting readiness is geared toward target development. Targeteers work closely with AIS intelligence analysts to develop target intelligence and target system models. However, they may have to coordinate with many types…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 35 support, and national-to-tactical SIGINT integration. The 480 ISRW leverages federated mission partners to synchronize timely, significant intelligence using a problem-centric, sensor-agnostic approach in support…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-35 e. The commander should be focused on the purpose of the fires with regard to creating effects against chosen targets. Effects are more than the results of the fires. Effects…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 40 diplomacy with a unique perspective on the nations of the world. The point of contact with DOS for intelligence, analysis, and research is the Bureau of Intelligence and…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 36 high-accuracy, all-weather, day-or-night strikes against ground targets. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a component MAJCOM of USSTRATCOM. AFGSC provides combat ready forces…