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Executive Summary x JP 3-60 employing the ways and means to create desired effects that support achievement of objectives. Once actions are taken against targets, the commander and staff assess the effectiveness of the actions…

PART ONE Analysis Fundamentals and Skills Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis This chapter discusses the fundamentals of intelligence analysis. It defines the intelligence analysis process and describes this process for single-source and all- source…

…If theater/JOA-wide interdiction operations would have adverse effects within a land or maritime AO, then the commander conducting those operations must either readjust the plan, resolve the issue with the appropriate component commander, or…

…Tactical control may be delegated to, and exercised at any level at or below the level of combatant command. When forces are transferred between combatant commands, the command relationship the gaining commander will exercise (and the…

Joint Force Targeting Duties and Responsibilities III-3 (f) Define criteria for identification of TSTs in the OA. These coordination tasks are normally accomplished through the JFC established JTCB or like body. (2) Joint Targeting Coordination…

…The kind and quantity of data that is available to the analyst determines the number of rows and columns and their content. The analyst may tailor the matrix to fit the needs of the problem at…

Appendix D D-10 JP 3-60 means to ascertain results), depending on the metric applied to either the objective or task. Both qualitative and quantitative metrics should be used to avoid unsound or distorted results…

…This assessment must include an estimation of the time required for recuperation or replacement of the target’s function. BDA analysts need to compare the desired effect for the attack with the current status of the…

Executive Summary xiv JP 3-60  Establish parameters for successful targeting within the JFC’s OA by promulgating intent, objectives, guidance, sequencing, and priorities.  Direct the formation, composition, and specific responsibilities of a joint…

36 …the nature of warfare has changed. When cities were struck in past wars, none doubted that civilians, embassies, hospitals, and schools would be in harm’s way. Today, our ability to strike precisely has created…

…A federated target development and assessment process can provide reachback support to the JFC and component commanders during the joint targeting cycle. Under a collaborative federated architecture, the supported JFC works in conjunction with the National…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-49 (2) JFCs can operate from an HQ platform at sea. Depending on the nature of the joint operation, a maritime commander can serve as the JFC…

Organizing for Joint Operations IV-7 assigned commands and forces and normally of attached forces within the assigned operational or functional area. (3) Joint Task Forces (JTFs). A JTF is a joint force that is constituted…

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 Joint Targeting Cycle II-11 the use of terrain, camouflage, emission controls, passive, and active defenses to negate friendly efforts to affect adversary activity. f. Physical characteristics are analyzed to determine the target’s susceptibility…

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…

…The ability to generate the type and extent of effects necessary to achieve the commander’s objectives distinguishes effective targeting. For more information on end state and commander’s objectives see JP 5-0, Joint Operation…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 24 to ensure all-domain operations (space, cyberspace, information, and electromagnetic warfare) are deconflicted, appropriately resourced, and phased over the operating area. TTA provides planners with a variety of…

…Commanders can participate more readily in COA analysis even when away from the HQ, with the potential to select a COA without the traditional sequential briefing process. The staff can post plans and orders on interactive…