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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…

Appendix B B-2 JP 3-60 communities each present unique challenges to establishing a common targeting capability that can serve the needs of all these communities and their “customers.” Currently, many parts of the targeting…

The Joint Targeting Cycle II-27 b. Target location and plot of movement (if applicable). 3. The track step begins once a definite fix is obtained on the target and ends when the engagement’s desired…

…Emerging Targets. The operation center director should know what forces are available for tasking, as well as their capabilities to engage an emerging target (e.g., on-call target, target of opportunity, or TST). They should…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-11 f. Targeting begins during pre-hostilities deliberate planning or crisis action planning and continues throughout execution. As the operation progresses, joint operation planning generally occurs in three distinct but overlapping…

…Such information can prove useful when analyzing and targeting enemy space capabilities. Targeteers at the joint space operations center (JSpOC) evaluate theater AODs and nominate specific space-related targets to meet a theater commander’s objectives…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-5 6. Reviewing and refining ISR collection requirements and joint ISR assessment guidance based on JFC priorities and intent, to include refinement of MOPs and MOEs, as appropriate. 7…

vi COMAFFOR / JFACC / CFACC A note on terminology One of the cornerstones of Air Force doctrine is “the US Air Force prefers—and in fact, plans and trains—to employ through a commander, Air Force forces…

…Integrating multiple indicators, reviewing high-value targets and the most likely enemy COA, and considering the enemy center of gravity will lead analysts to true threat intentions and capabilities. 4-33. Analysts— e@ Connect a series…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 33 and conducting operational fires and precision engagements against deep and TSTs. In the AOC, JADOCS is typically used by the dynamic targeting cell, the PR cell, and the…