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Chapter II II-20 JP 3-60 Normally, a summary of the plan resulting from the force assignment process, once approved by the component commander, is briefed to the JFC. Generally, operations and intelligence staffs work…

Component Targeting Processes C-9 CONOPS or, if the new target or mission is of sufficient priority, request or direct diversion of committed assets. During this process, the commanders normally depend upon the operation center director…

…The final prioritized targets are then included in the master air attack plan (MAAP). The resulting MAAP is the plan of employment that forms the foundation of the joint ATO. (4) Stage 4 is ATO production…

Appendix C C-2 JP 3-60 are based on the commander’s concept of the operation and targeting priorities. Detection and tracking are executed through use of a collection plan. (3) The deliver phase involves…

…Execution Planning and Force Execution Purpose of the Phase Execution planning includes the preparation necessary for combat units to accomplish the decentralized execution of the ATO. It generally consists of the 12 hours immediately prior to…

40 It is critically important to stress that all estimates generated during this phase are situation-specific, reflecting the pairing of a particular force against a particular target, under a particular condition of employment. As such…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 19 TARGETING AND THE AIR TASKING CYCLE The joint air tasking cycle is an analytical, systematic cycle that focuses air efforts on accomplishing operational requirements. Much of the cycle…

41 CPD MAAP team, which takes the final prioritized list of weaponeered targets and allocates airpower by melding available capabilities and resources with the TET’s weaponeering recommendations. The result is a translation of the total…

…Problems with TBMCS have led targeteers in some theaters to …the critical linchpin for both the error in identification of the building and the failure of the review mechanisms is the inadequacy of the supporting data…

78 Limiting the number of datums used in theater is the obvious solution. However, as this is not always possible, especially in coalition operations, targeteers must be aware of the different datum needs of all the…

26 The ATO articulates tasking for joint air and space operations for a specific period of time, normally 24 hours. Detailed planning generally begins 72 hours prior the start of execution to properly assess the progress…

…Denies advancing force the use of infrastructure and installations in withdrawal areas. Establishment of a covering force or rear guard. Covers withdrawal of main body; usually consists of a sub- element of the main force; usually…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-9 achieve strategic objectives early or may set the conditions for transition to the next phase of the operation. (5) Stabilize. The stabilize phase is typically characterized…

25 The tasking cycle has usually been represented as a set of distinct processes that separately accomplish targeting, apportion and allocate joint air capabilities, and produce the ATO. In fact, these processes are all closely interrelated…

…Establishment of new, unexplained agricultural areas or recently cleared fields. Unusual smoke, possibly indicating the presence of a campsite or a form of communication. Concentration of dead foliage in an area, possibly indicating use of camouflage…