…This has two aspects that are relevant to the air tasking cycle: allocation of targets and allocation of forces. Weaponeering and allocation function together to produce the master air attack plan (MAAP); see “products of the…

…Today, the much greater range of possible effects, the sophistication of the capabilities used to impose them, and the increasing realization that costly force-on-force warfare is politically, economically, and even morally difficult, make a…

…the buildup of sufficient coalition air, land, and maritime combat capability. Mobilization and deployment of forces continued. Operations security (OPSEC) measures, operational military deception, and operational psychological operations were used to influence Iraqi dispositions, expectations, and…

…Employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) Marine air-ground task force…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 39 Analysts across the agency directly support joint targeting efforts by performing foundational military intelligence, all-source analysis, and production to support target development, target material production, and assessment…

…Core CPD personnel reside in peacetime in the major command (MAJCOM) or numbered Air Force (NAF) combat plans squadron (CPS). However, members of the targeting and TA team within the ISRD carry out most targeting duties…

…Special operations forces (SOF) reconnaissance and direct action teams provided last-minute information on widely dispersed targets. At H-hour the parachute assault forces, forward-deployed forces, SOF, and air elements of the joint force simultaneously…

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…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 5 Functional characteristics are often difficult to discern because they may not be directly observed. Reaching plausible conclusions can often entail speculation through deductive and inductive reasoning. Some examples…

…CJCSI 3121.01B, Standing Rules of Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for US Forces. b. CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning. c. CJCSI 3141.01D, Management and Review of Campaign and…

…Other AIS’ are subordinate to a NAF Air Intelligence Group. Regardless, these are peacetime organizations. During contingencies, AIS’ “become” the ISRD of their corresponding CAOCs. Deployable Common Ground System (DCGS). The AF has developed specific units…

…However, as non-kinetic and non-lethal weapons continue to make their way into the Air Force inventory, targeteers will have to expand their thinking of what weaponeering is. Commanders can assist by ensuring targeteers have…

…Making the factors used in joint force assignment available to the mission planners, and providing them real-time collaboration capability with other targeting specialists, enables adjustment and fine-tuning of mission planning. It also provides a…

…Navy A-6 Intruders were assigned the two targets in the Benghazi area, and the Air Force F- 111s hit the other three targets in the vicinity of Tripoli. Resistance outside the immediate area of attack…

…during execution of the air tasking cycle, is often used to specifically engage TSTs. Component-Critical Target (CCT). These targets are HPTs that pose a threat to their mission or force for cross-component execution. They…

…targets directly affecting planned maneuver by air, land, or maritime forces. f. Operations When WMD are Employed or Located (1) Locating WMD and WMD materials. Since an enemy’s use of WMD can quickly change the…

…CJCSI 3121.01B, Standing Rules of Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force for US Forces (U). b. CJCSI 3122.06C, Sensitive Target Approval and Review (STAR) Process (U). c. CJCSI 3160.01, No Strike…

Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-60, Targeting 23 Weaponeering for non-air domain targets is typically conducted by other components. Weaponeering for space (non-terrestrial) targets is conducted by the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), in…

…Despite the priorities of the Gulf War, special operations forces helicopters were put on alert, Air Force C-130 transport aircraft were deployed to Kenya, and two Navy amphibious ships with elements of a Marine expeditionary…

…such as on-call air interdiction missions available for tasking during ATO execution; missions on ground alert; and/or air-to- ground weapons loaded on aircraft performing defensive counterair missions). › Using IPB to determine the most…