…Again, CAOC planners should understand the theater naming convention to minimize targeting errors and the time needed for effective air planning. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Proper database management is necessary for effective targeting. Many systems used in the…

…The RTL is nominated by elements of the joint force and approved by the combined force commander. This list also includes restricted targets directed by higher authorities.] {Words in brackets apply only to the Air Force…

…It is comprised of active, reserve, and National Guard members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as well as civilian and contract personnel. Established in October 1999, JTF-CS is assigned to US Northern…

…In all situations, this primary focus is to assist the commander to most effectively employ air, space, and information resources to achieve joint force and national objectives. TARGET CHARACTERISTICS Every target has distinct intrinsic or acquired…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 4 ENTITY TYPES An entity performs a function for the adversary or enemy. Its location, purpose, or use can contribute to an adversary’s overall warfighting or war-sustaining…

…The rational use of force relies on the capability to identify adversary entities as a precursor to taking action against them, especially if doing so entails the use of force. CID of all battlespace entities is…

…1/Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-16D/Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP) 3- 60.1/Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (Instruction) (AFTTP[I]) 3-2.3, Multi- Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for…

…detected or located, meets criteria specific to achieving objectives and is processed using dynamic targeting. 2. A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against…

…Indicates possible chemical munitions use. Chemically contaminated areas cause significant delays to attacking forces. Identification of dummy positions and minefields. Indicates defending force using economy of force. Causes advancing force to determine if mines are live…

…If the attack is directed against dual-use objects that are legitimate military targets but also serve a legitimate civilian need (e.g., electrical power or telecommunications), then this factor must be carefully balanced against the…

…The SROE establishes fundamental policies and procedures for US commanders and their forces during military operations and contingencies outside the US and its territories and outside US territorial seas and airspace. SROE also apply to air…

…Relating to actions that involve the forces and energy of moving bodies, including physical damage to or destruction of targets through use of bombs, missiles, bullets, and similar projectiles. (AFDD 2-1.9) law of armed…

…DISA seeks to guarantee our forces global information dominance by providing jointly interoperable systems that have assured security, survivability, availability, and superior quality. Because of DISA’s expertise in developing, maintaining and protecting US information methods…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 31 APPENDIX A: TARGETING AUTOMATION Inputting, updating, and verifying the vast amount of data needed to execute every stage of the targeting cycle requires automation to function successfully. Targeting…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 8 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS NOTE: This section is not all-encompassing and is no substitute for legal advice from the appropriate staff judge advocate (SJA) office or designated judge advocate…

…US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national objectives. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) special purpose Marine air…

Chapter III III-30 JP 3-0 (1) Providing air, space, and missile defense. (2) Protecting US civilians. (3) Providing physical security for forces and means. (4) Conducting defensive countermeasure operations, including counterdeception and counterpropaganda operations…

…To fully exploit imagery, use of an electronic light table is necessary. In addition, commercial imagery may be available for use in targeting and assessment. The current commercial imagery system is Eagle Vision.

…the various units and organizations—Air Force, joint, and national—that can be called upon for support. There are many organizations that can and do produce intelligence and other information useful to theater targeting and assessment…

…The JFC may have to initially focus all available joint forces on seizing the initiative. A delay at the outset of combat may damage US US Marines assigned to a Landing Force participate in a live…