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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…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 5 Functional characteristics are often difficult to discern because they may not be directly observed. Reaching plausible conclusions can often entail speculation through deductive and inductive reasoning. Some examples…

B-1 APPENDIX B TARGETING AUTOMATION 1. Overview a. Targeting automation is the use of computer systems, applications, and database technologies to speed the accurate development, recording, dissemination, and usage of information that systematically links objectives…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-3 (a) Unplanned targets are known targets and are included on a target list, but not selected for engagement because the target was not nominated, was nominated but did not make…

Chapter II II-12 JP 3-60 (7) Target List Development. Various target lists may be identified for use by the JFC. It is imperative that procedures be in place for additions or deletions to the…

Executive Summary xi to be available for engagement within the target cycle. However, changes to the target status (priority, access, permissions) could result in the need (or opportunity) to engage the target during the current cycle…

8 Examining these stages in light of the air tasking cycle and its relationship to deliberate targeting, described in Chapter Two, it is easy to see that targeting is absolutely integral to the tasking process. Further…

iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-60 DATED 13 APRIL 2007  Reorganizes discussion of targets, targeting, the joint target cycle, and targeting duties and responsibilities for readability.  Moves discussions on following…

vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COMMANDER’S OVERVIEW • Provides an understanding of Targets and Targeting • Explains the Joint Targeting Cycle • Addresses Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities Understanding Targets and Targeting Targeting is the process of selecting and…

…Planned targets may be further divided into scheduled targets and on-call targets. Scheduled targets are prosecuted at a specific time. On-call targets have actions planned, but not for a specific delivery time. Targets of…

50 Emerging Target Emerging Emerging Target Target Probable TST Probable TST Probable TST Fix, track, and target IAW established TST procedures (see TST MTTP) Fix, track, and target IAW established TST Fix, track, and target IAW…

…vii CHAPTER I UNDERSTANDING TARGETS AND TARGETING  Introduction SECTION A. TARGETS ................................................................................................. I-1  Target Description ..................................................................................................... I-1  Characteristics of Targets .......................................................................................... I-2 SECTION B. TARGETING ............................................................................................ I-5  The Purpose of Joint Targeting…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 6 On-call Targets. These are planned targets upon which fires are determined using the deliberate targeting process and executed using the dynamic targeting process. This means these targets…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 28 for detecting, engaging, and assessing targets prosecuted via dynamic targeting (see Appendix A: Targeting Automation). During dynamic targeting, on-call, unscheduled, and unanticipated targets are prosecuted using the…

Chapter II II-2 JP 3-60 (2) Dynamic targeting is normally employed in current operations planning because the nature and time frame associated with current operations (usually the current 24- hour period) typically requires more…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-25 1. A “fix” is a position determined from terrestrial, electronic, or astronomical data. The fix step of this phase includes actions to determine the location (fix) of the potential target…

69 › Target Development › Point Mensuration › Weaponeering › Assessment › BE Number & DPI Standardization › Database Management › Datum Management › Establishing CAOC Relationships › Establishing Federated and Reachback Relationships › Equipping Targeting Organizations › Training and Exercises Figure 5.1. Readiness Responsibilities for Targeting…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-11 the use of terrain, camouflage, emission controls, passive, and active defenses to negate friendly efforts to affect adversary activity. f. Physical characteristics are analyzed to determine the target’s susceptibility…

…A strategic attack is a JFC-directed offensive action against a target—whether military, diplomatic, economic, or other—that is specifically selected to achieve national or military strategic objectives. The JFC should consider conducting strategic attacks…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-9 (b) Target system components are a related group of entities within a target system that performs or contributes toward a similar function. The emphasis in component identification shifts from the…