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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…

63 Units in the field perform some of the TA functions, but “ownership” of TA should be at the functional (or Service) component level. Incorporating all the elements listed above into an amalgamated TA effort owned…

…Degree centrality describes how active an individual is in the network. Network activity for a node is measured using the concept of degrees—the number of direct connections a node has. Nodes with the most direct…

…The commander for a particular operation determines the emphasis to be placed on each type of mission or activity. Although this publication discusses specific types of operations under the various categories in the range of military…

…The subject of assessment is covered thoroughly in the next chapter. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Engagement Authority The authority to engage should be delegated to the C2 node that has the best information or situational awareness to execute…

…Intelligence planners also consider the capability for a unit to receive external intelligence support, the capability to store intelligence data, the timeliness of collection systems, the availability of intelligence publications, and the possibility of using other…

…The potential for fratricide increases due to the fluid nature of the nonlinear operational area and the changing disposition of attacking and defending forces. The presence of noncombatants in the operational area further complicates operations. (b…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting i FOREWORD Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed authoritative ideas that…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-57 (5) JFCs need to pay particular attention and give priority to activities impinging on and supporting the maneuver and interdiction needs of all forces. In addition…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-33 THE GULF WAR, 1990-1991 On 2 August 1990, Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait. Much of the rest of the world, including most other Arab nations…

…8 Joint doctrine removed the word “object” from the definition of “target” during the 2024 update to JP 3-60, Joint Targeting. The Air Force retains the word “object” due to the importance of object-based…

Principles of Joint Operations A-3 g. Security (1) The purpose of security is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. (2) Security enhances freedom of action by reducing friendly vulnerability to hostile acts, influence…

…A difficulty for network organizations not sharing a unifying ideology is cells can pursue objectives or take actions that do not meet the goals of the organization, or are counterproductive. In this instance, the independence of…

…Two general targeting methodologies exist, each approaching the problem from opposite points of view. The first focuses on inputs to the battle; it concentrates mechanically on the number of sorties and ordnance delivered. The second approach…

…The category of targets for this process is called “targets of opportunity.” The term “dynamic target” is improper and not a type of target. Targets of opportunity are split into two types: unscheduled and unanticipated. Unscheduled…

…Emir or front commander level leader of a region directing the political agenda, directing of information operations, directing funds to the nodes. Knowledge of the respective populations and terrain providing efficient use of resources. Local target…

…The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, taking account of operational requirements and capabilities. (JP 1-02). [The part of the tasking process for selecting and prioritizing targets and…

…Analysts should consciously avoid relating the source to the information until the quality of information check is complete. If relating the source to the quality of the information changes the opinion of the information, the analysts…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-11 and provide a crisis response capability while promoting US influence and access. Joint force presence often keeps unstable situations from escalating into larger conflicts. The sustained…

…The CFC’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall effectiveness of military operations and recommendations for future action › National Assessment: Broad review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s…