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…In order to discriminately choose certain targets over others, targeteers (a term used throughout this publication to refer to specialists trained in analyzing targets and developing targeting solutions to support the commander’s objectives) and other…

12 Targeting is inherently estimative and anticipatory. Matching actions and effects to targets requires estimating and anticipating future outcomes. In some cases the outcome is straightforward, such as anticipating that disabling a fire control radar will…

…Civilian objects that are being used to engage in or support hostilities may lose their protected civilian status and be legitimate military targets. Civilian objects that may be legitimate military targets. Some facilities or objects that…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-19 transfer, or use of WMD and related materials and precursors by adversaries (i.e., to combat WMD). The SCC-WMD director is dual-hatted as the director of…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 10 considerations specific to a given operation. Theater-Specific ROE. The CCDR’s theater-specific ROE addresses strategic and political sensitivities of an AOR and approved by the CJCS…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 32 Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT). JTT is the joint targeting tool of record. JTT is a suite of software modules specifically engineered to optimize the joint targeting process throughout…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-9 2. Disseminating the JFC’s targeting guidance and priorities to components and JFC staff. 3. Reviewing and refining ISR collection requirements and joint ISR assessment guidance based on…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 12 CHAPTER 2: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The targeting process requires robust direction and organization to enable the conduct of campaigns and operations across the competition continuum. The targeting process…

…This function encompasses the fires associated with a number of tasks, missions, and processes, including: (1) Conduct joint targeting. This is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, taking…

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…

…LOAC TARGETING RESTRICTIONS Personnel Are we targeting personnel protected under LOAC? Intentional direct attacks on civilians are prohibited. However, this is distinctly different from the incidental injury that may be caused to civilians or civilian objects…

C-1 APPENDIX C COMPONENT TARGETING PROCESSES 1. Component Commander Inputs to Joint Targeting Cycle Component commanders are instrumental to the joint targeting cycle by assisting the JFC in formulating guidance, controlling many of the collection…

…GL-4 FIGURE I-1 Targeting Overview ..................................................................................... I-6 II-1 Categories of Targeting and Targets ..........................................................II-2 II-2 Joint Targeting Cycle .................................................................................II-4 II-3 Target Development Relationships ............................................................II-6 II-4 Example Target…

…General Restrictions on Targeting a. Protection of the Civilian Population and Civilian/Protected Objects. Civilian populations and civilian/protected objects may not be intentionally targeted, although there are exceptions to this rule. Civilian objects consist of…

v INTRODUCTION PURPOSE This Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) establishes doctrinal guidance for planning, executing, and assessing targeting operations. APPLICATION This AFDD applies to the Total Force: all Air Force military and civilian personnel, including regular…

…Once a target’s vulnerabilities are known, appropriate target engagement capabilities are assigned. Target engagement capabilities may be either lethal or nonlethal weapons or capabilities. All target engagement types must be accounted for in capabilities analysis…

…Networks are notably resistant to the loss of any one or even several nodes, so the focus of targeting is to identify not just who or what to target but, if targeted, what loss will cause…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO TARGETING Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets, and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.1 While…

…Positively identified target. Figure II-13. Fix Fix Initial Detection Battle Damage Assessment Detection Emerging Target Time- Sensitive Target Unknown High-Payoff Target Restricted/ No-Strike Target Retask Detection Define target/ target set Available Sensors/ Fire…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 3 It is the combined joint (JTL) and restricted target lists (RTL) from multiple combatant commanders (CCDRs) for a specific adversary, maintained by the supported CCDR. The GITL provides…