targeting

…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…

75 the battle rhythm or, worse, result in targeting errors. Thus, CAOC targeteers should coordinate with their combatant command’s J-2 to ensure a standardized BE# naming convention is used. Standard DPI numbering is also…

…The three-step analytical process (physical damage/change assessment, functional damage assessment, target system assessment) is reported via a three-phased BDA reporting process: phase 1, BDA Initial Target Assessment; phase 2, BDA Supplemental Target Assessment…

…Like civilian personnel, these may not be used to shield legitimate military targets. For instance, placing a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system next to a hospital does not prevent an attack on the SAM system…

…The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed. (JP 1-02) restricted target list. A list of restricted targets nominated by elements of…

96 APPENDIX B FEDERATED SUPPORT TO TARGETING AND ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION Targeting and assessment requirements are typically more than theaters can support internally, due to deficiencies in manpower and specialized expertise. Thus, in practice, targeting is federated…

III-1 CHAPTER III JOINT FORCE TARGETING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Joint Targeting Integration and Oversight a. The JFC’s primary targeting responsibility lies in establishing the objectives that component commanders will achieve throughout the operational…

…Using matrices, the analyst can pinpoint the optimal targets for further intelligence collection, identify key personalities within an organization, and considerably increase the analyst’s understanding of an organization and its structure. Matrices can be used…

…The restricted target list is a list of targets that have specific restrictions imposed upon them. Actions on restricted targets are prohibited until coordinated and approved by the establishing headquarters. Targets are restricted because certain types…

…The JFC issues initial targeting guidance early in the planning effort. The joint targeting process occurs within this context. c. Detailed JIPOE, country assessments, and target system analysis (TSA) set the stage for detailed target development…