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II-1 CHAPTER II THE JOINT TARGETING CYCLE 1. General Activities a. Joint targeting is an integral part of joint operation planning and continues through publication of the campaign or contingency plan, OPORD, or fragmentary order…

29 AIR TASKING CYCLE PHASES AND THEIR PRODUCTS Objectives, Effects, and Guidance Purpose of the Phase Clear understanding of the commander’s objectives and guidance is essential for effective tasking and targeting. As mentioned in Chapter…

13 At least as far back as World War II, some air planners were trying to implement the essential concepts of [an effects-based approach]. In the late 1930’s, particularly at the Air Corps Tactical…

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…

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…

…In breaking the meeting into four parts, the JTCB may address at least four planning horizons. 1. Assessment. The first session is a review of completed operation (for example, the last 24 hours), focusing on the…

31 AOD is the vehicle for the CFACC to express his intent for a specific day and communicate the CFC’s apportionment decision. Apportionment guidance should reflect prioritized operational objectives and relevant tactical tasks with approximate…

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…

… What were the analytic processes used to create this assessment?  What are the sources of uncertainty within the assessment?  What are the critical assumptions within the assessment?  What is the diagnosticity of…

Executive Summary xv directorate of a joint staff (J-2) (chief of targets), or similar representative, and meets as required to consolidate and prioritize the draft JIPTL and discuss targeting integration and synchronization issues raised by…

…D3A incorporates the same fundamental functions of the joint targeting cycle as the F2T2EA process and functions within phase 5 of the joint targeting cycle. The D3A methodology facilitates synchronizing maneuver, intelligence, and fire support. b…

…During planning and preparing for an operation, for example, the staff assesses the joint force’s ability to execute the plan based on available resources and changing conditions in the operational environment. During the early mission…

…Its foundation rests upon the bedrock principles of war and the associated fundamentals of joint warfare, described in JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States. Joint doctrine recognizes the basic and beneficial…

…The JFACC and the JIPCL The JFC may delegate authority to the JFACC to coordinate the JIPCL based on having the preponderance of theater ISR assets. In these cases, the ISRD will consolidate CPCLs from the…

…Operations are built from the top down, starting with the end state, leading to objectives at the highest levels, determining subordinate objectives needed to support those, then determining the effects needed to accomplish the objectives, and…

…The JFC’s primary targeting responsibility lies in establishing the objectives that component commanders will achieve throughout the operational environment with their forces (assigned, attached, and supporting). With the advice of subordinate component commanders, JFCs set…

…During the engage step, the engagement is ordered and transmitted to the selected asset. Engagement orders must be transmitted to, received by, and understood by those engaging the target. The engaging component manages and monitors the…

Executive Summary xiii Generally, TSTs are engaged using dynamic targeting, so the command and control arrangements should include the rapid identification and communication capabilities required for expedited decision making. among components. Once this guidance is issued…

Chapter V V-42 JP 3-0 the release of US mapping materials or imagery products may first require foreign disclosure/release adjudication. For further guidance on GEOINT, refer to JP 2-03, Geospatial Intelligence Support…

…Using the knowledge base and the understanding of the situation, the analyst works backwards to explain the origins of the current situation; the analyst then identifies logical consequences of the situation to estimate the future outcome…